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Court rejects Ute Tribe bid for ownership of 1.5 million acres that remain part of Utah reservation

Court rejects Ute Tribe bid for ownership of 1.5 million acres that remain part of Utah reservation

Eric Cabrera, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 9:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal appeals court has rejected the Ute Indian Tribe's effort to gain ownership of roughly 1.5 million acres in eastern Utah.
Record-low Lake Powell gets help from water release at Flaming Gorge

Record-low Lake Powell gets help from water release at Flaming Gorge

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 8 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is releasing between 660,000 and 1 million acre-feet of additional water from Flaming Gorge through April 2027 to help keep Lake Powell above critical elevations.
National Park Services proposes a 'simpler' approach for bicycles, e-bikes at parks

National Park Services proposes a 'simpler' approach for bicycles, e-bikes at parks

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 7:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

The National Park Service is considering a new rule that it says would increase access for bicycle and e-bicycle options across its system.
Lawsuits filed over reduction of 2 Utah national monuments, rekindling legal battle

Lawsuits filed over reduction of 2 Utah national monuments, rekindling legal battle

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A legal battle over the sizes of two monuments in Utah is heating up again after President Donald Trump shrank the monuments in July.
A new way to reach Arches National Park is now available from Moab

A new way to reach Arches National Park is now available from Moab

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

An experiment to improve transportation challenges at Arches National Park is now available, albeit for a limited time, while local leaders test the concept.
Ephraim temple open house: Second in Sanpete County a tribute to service-oriented saints

Ephraim temple open house: Second in Sanpete County a tribute to service-oriented saints

VideoEmily Ashcraft and Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Ephraim Utah Temple's open house begins on Wednesday and runs through Sept. 19 ahead of its dedication on Oct. 11. The temple sits near Snow College, and just seven miles from the Manti Utah Temple.
Moab police suspend search for man suspected of aggravated assault

Moab police suspend search for man suspected of aggravated assault

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 28 - 9:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Moab police announced it was ceasing its search for a man accused of fleeing during an aggravated assault investigation.
Police identify man killed in alleged hit-and-run in Colorado

Police identify man killed in alleged hit-and-run in Colorado

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mesa County Coroner's Office in Colorado released the identity of a man who had been hit and killed in Loma, Colorado.
A costly invasive species appears to have made it to Utah's Colorado River segment

A costly invasive species appears to have made it to Utah's Colorado River segment

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 10:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

DNA fragments from zebra mussels have been detected in Utah's section of the Colorado River for the first time, raising new concerns for the river because of the challenges that the species is associated with.
Utah's first public via ferrata course draws thousands of people to Vernal

Utah's first public via ferrata course draws thousands of people to Vernal

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's first public, and North America's largest via ferrata course is already drawing thousands of people to the Vernal area.
Sanpete County schools temporarily initiate secure protocol due to nearby bear

Sanpete County schools temporarily initiate secure protocol due to nearby bear

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A now-relocated baby bear caused two Sanpete County schools to initiate secure protocol on Monday until officials confirmed it was alone.
Utah approves 3 more productions projected to bring $9.3M economic impact

Utah approves 3 more productions projected to bring $9.3M economic impact

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will serve as the backdrop for three upcoming film productions, including an eighth season of "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch." Here's what else is coming to the Beehive State.
Moab man dies in Nevada car crash

Moab man dies in Nevada car crash

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 72-year-old man from Moab was killed after his truck spun out of control while traveling on state Route 305 in Nevada.
'It's run its course': Utah ready to sell Lake Powell ferry as reservoir hits new low

'It's run its course': Utah ready to sell Lake Powell ferry as reservoir hits new low

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

State leaders and transportation officials say they're ready to move on from a Lake Powell ferry that's become increasingly inoperable as the reservoir level drops.
1 dead in crash near Moab; U.S. 191 closed

1 dead in crash near Moab; U.S. 191 closed

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 11:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

A person died in Moab on Friday after a multi-car crash. U.S. 191 is closed in both directions while officials investigate the cause of the crash.
Man drowns in Green River

Man drowns in Green River

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man from the Salt Lake Valley drowned in the Green River in Daggett County on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses told police he had rolled near the Red Creek Rapids.
Gov. Cox cautions against 'careless action' as Utah's wildfire preparedness level rises

Gov. Cox cautions against 'careless action' as Utah's wildfire preparedness level rises

Kennedy Camarena and Mary Culbertson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox urged caution in Utah as the state's regional wildfire preparedness level rose to four out of five on Sunday.
Child dies after being struck by boat at Lake Powell

Child dies after being struck by boat at Lake Powell

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 31 - 3:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A child died after being struck by a boat he or she fell out of while recreating along the Arizona side of Lake Powell Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Father who left daughter in hot car charged with child abuse homicide

Father who left daughter in hot car charged with child abuse homicide

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 30 - 1:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Vernal man was charged with child abuse homicide on Thursday for allegedly leaving his 7-month-old daughter in a vehicle for about two-and-a-half hours.