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Don't panic, the Forest Service isn't getting axed
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted April 10 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
The deputy secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Stephen Vaden, rebutted allegations on Thursday that the Trump administration was effectively destroying the Forest Service.
How these Utah women are redefining the world of fly-fishing
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted April 10 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Fly fishing has shifted in its demographics, thanks to the efforts of these passionate anglers.
Salt Lake City is ready to add more foothill trails nearly 5 years after pause
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 9 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city is finally ready to move forward with an expansion of its popular foothills trails following a nearly five-year snag in the program.
Utah collected a record-low snowpack this year. Here's how every basin fared
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 9 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Snowpack across nearly a dozen Utah basins peaked at levels below what was previously the region's record low, showcasing how every part of the state struggled to collect snow.
How Utah plans to spend $1B to save the Great Salt Lake
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 7 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump included Utah's request for $1 billion for lake restoration projects in his proposed federal budget, which would be used in a variety of ways.
Salt Lake City rejects rezone for controversial 7-story hotel next to Sugar House Park
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated April 7 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
The future of a parcel of land next to Sugar House Park is no closer to being any clearer since a Sizzler restaurant closed there six years ago.
Have You Seen This? Reverse ice fishing in action
Grant Olsen for KSL | Posted April 7 - 3:48 p.m. | Save Story
Here's a prime example of "catch and unintentionally release" fishing.
'We're in a really tough shape': Lake Powell's grim outlook only getting worse
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 7 - 3:25 p.m. | Save Story
Lake Powell's projected snowmelt inflows dropped by nearly 1 million acre-feet of water from last month, according to a new National Weather Service outlook report.
Water provider to lease water to Great Salt Lake amid record-low snowpack
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 6 - 2:55 p.m. | Save Story
A major water provider in Salt Lake County is poised to deliver the Great Salt Lake a boost as the area's namesake deals with a record-low snowpack this year.
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This small Utah ski resort has billion-dollar expansion plans
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 6 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
Nordic Valley didn't have a good winter. In fact, the small ski resort wasn't open much this season due to warm temperatures and lack of snow. And yet they're still thinking big.
Video shows fox attacking woman
Logan Hall and Neal Riley, CNN | Updated April 5 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
A potentially rabid fox attacked a woman in Worcester, Massachusetts Friday in an incident that was captured on video.
Skiers sue 2 major resort owners over lift ticket prices
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 4 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
The two largest ski resort owners in North America face a class-action lawsuit alleging the companies artificially inflated daily lift prices to force riders to buy expensive season passes.
Springtime is here: What to do if you encounter a baby bird on the ground
Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News | Posted April 3 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
If you come across a baby bird while enjoying the spring weather and want to know if it needs help, first check if it has feathers. Then, follow these steps suggested by Utah wildlife officials.
Utah breaks record for lowest April snowpack in nearly a century by 'a wide margin'
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 3 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's snowpack on Wednesday was the lowest point to start April since snowpack data was first collected in 1930, according to a new report.
Utah requests 8% increase in its largest hunt as deer populations begin to recover
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 2 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
Utah wildlife officials are seeking to add nearly 6,500 new permits to the state's biggest hunt this year, as deer population numbers have increased after a dropoff a few years ago.
Utah's drought makes 'rare' leap to the extreme, as its record-low snowpack melts
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 2 - 3:14 p.m. | Save Story
More than half of Utah suddenly finds itself in extreme drought, following record warmth that's already melted most of Utah's record-low snowpack.
Sandy celebrates America 250 with citywide activity challenge
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 1 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
A new Sandy initiative encourages people to foster meaningful connections with the city as part of Utah's America 250 celebration.
Freeze watch issued for Wasatch Front, as second storm brings more rain and snow
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 1 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A storm that broke up Utah's dry stretch proved to be no joke, and there's more on the way — and colder temperatures — for the state's northern half.
