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Utah's Fourth of July events celebrating America 250
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
From parades and festivals to drone shows and colonial villages, here is a look at some of the Utah events leading up to July 4.
Where you can and can't light personal fireworks in Utah this Fourth of July
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 1 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox recently issued an order banning personal fireworks amid Utah's worst fire season in at least six years. Cities, however, have the option to create "safe zones."
It's official: Salt Lake City shatters previous record-low snow collection total
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 1 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city added one last record to the rough winter that the state experienced.
Draw down of Pineview Reservoir creates recreation, business concerns
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 1 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Pineview Reservoir will be significantly drawn down towards the end of this summer as Ogden city prepares to replace part of an aging water pipeline.
Salt Lake City police investigate deaths of peafowl, as residents push for charges
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated June 30 - 4:29 p.m. | Save Story
Residents of a Salt Lake City neighborhood are pushing for the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office to charge a person they say has intentionally killed wild peafowls that serve as the area's mascot.
Utah officers to target boaters under the influence this Fourth of July weekend
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 30 - 12:07 p.m. | Save Story
State law enforcement officers on Monday said they planned to step up patrols and enforcement on reservoirs and lakes over the upcoming July Fourth weekend.
Giant bluegill at Mantua Reservoir provide fishing fun for anglers and kids
Adam Eakle, KSL | Updated June 30 - 10:38 a.m. | Save Story
Bluegill fishing at Manuta Reservoir is great for families, and we prove it by taking kids who end up outfishing the "expert" adults!
'It's pretty sad': Utah's largest fire likely destroyed iconic 'Big Tree,' ranger says
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 30 - 7:34 a.m. | Save Story
A massive ponderosa pine tree that was a fixture of the Tushar Mountains likely didn't survive the Cottonwood Fire, U.S. Forest Service officials said.
Idaho's newest state park had its grand opening this weekend
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 30 - 7:02 a.m. | Save Story
State officials are celebrating the grand opening of Twin Peaks Ranch State Park, Idaho's newest state park.
Alligators injure 3, 1 fatally, in string of attacks in Florida
Julianna Bragg, CNN | Posted June 30 - 6:36 a.m. | Save Story
Multiple people have been attacked by alligators across central Florida in the last week, with the most recent attack killing a 31-year-old woman.
Beaver suspends July Fourth celebration due to Cottonwood Fire
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 29 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
The city of Beaver decided to suspend Fourth of July celebration amid wildfire spreading in the area.
Salt Lake City continues drone show tradition for Fourth of July celebrations
Annette Campbell, KSL | Posted June 29 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
A statewide fireworks ban is prompting many communities to rethink how they mark Independence Day, and in Salt Lake City, that means looking to the skies in a whole new way.
Man's body recovered after drowning at Lake Powell
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted June 29 - 6:12 p.m. | Save Story
Authorities with the National Park Service recovered the body of a man who drowned at Lake Powell Saturday morning.
Utah divided over July 4th fireworks ban as wildfires rage across the state
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 29 - 8:28 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's record-breaking wildfire season prompted Gov. Spencer Cox to declare a state of emergency and temporarily ban most fireworks statewide, sparking political debate.
BYU nursing professors, students working to transform mountain rescue operations in India
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 28 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
Every year, millions of Hindu pilgrims embark on a sacred pilgrimage through the Himalayas to visit ancient temple sites and every year, thousands die along the way.
New report finds few sunscreens meet safety standards
Sandee LaMotte, CNN | Updated June 27 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
It's time to stock up on sunscreen, but few choices on store shelves today are both safe and effective, according to an annual report by the Environmental Working Group.
70% of Salt Lake County residents are worried about Great Salt Lake, but some more than others
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 27 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Over two-thirds of Salt Lake County residents say they are concerned about the shrinking Great Salt Lake as it continues to fall this summer.
Bison injures 12-year-old at Yellowstone National Park
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 26 - 6:40 p.m. | Save Story
A 12-year-old was injured at Yellowstone National Park on Friday after an encounter with a bison.
