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Cox issues statewide fireworks ban amid historic wildfire conditions
Carter Williams, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Updated June 25 - 5:13 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced a statewide ban on fireworks given wildfire-prone conditions.
Data center developers move forward despite voter backlash aimed at Sen. Adams, others
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 25 - 8:15 a.m. | Save Story
O'Leary Digital is moving forward with its Box Elder County data center plans despite voter backlash in Tuesday's voting aimed at state Sen. Stuart Adams and others.
Locals fear 'dozens' of cabins potentially lost in Cottonwood Fire
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 25 - 7:48 a.m. | Save Story
Locals said Wednesday they feared "dozens, if not more" cabins had been burned so far by the Cottonwood Fire as they remained in disbelief over the wildfire's progress.
New report finds few sunscreens meet safety standards
Sandee LaMotte, CNN | Posted June 24 - 7:54 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.
Utah's largest solar, battery farm now online in Emery County
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 24 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah on Monday became home to one of the largest solar power and energy storage projects in the nation when Salt Lake City-based rPlus Energies kicked off operations in Emery County.
Appeals court says presidents aren't beyond review in monument disputes
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted June 24 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit reversed a lower court ruling on monument designations by reviving a thrown-out case against the federal government on Tuesday.
A highly infectious disease has been found in Utah's wild rabbit population again
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 23 - 3:45 p.m. | Save Story
A highly infectious, often fatal viral disease affecting rabbits has been detected in Utah's wildlife for the first time in four years.
'We knew that this was coming': Smoke fills Utah's skies as fires continue to blaze
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated June 23 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
Smoke continued to fill the skies in Salt Lake City and beyond, as fires burned throughout parts of Utah on Monday ahead of July's fireworks season.
Summer just started, and we already have 70 major wildfires in the US. What's next?
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Historically, the U.S. experiences an average of 68,707 wildfires each year, and AccuWeather says it could only be beginning, with 2026 shaping up to surpass that.
Does the Vesper Amphitheater follow Provo's hillsides and canyons preservation guidelines?
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 23 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Opponents of the proposed Vesper Amphitheater project claim the proposal violates the city's "Hillsides and Canyons Plan" but the project owners say it actually fulfills the city's goals.
The 'earthquake gate' stopping a San Andreas disaster is under its highest stress in 1,000 years
Kasha Patel, CNN | Updated June 22 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
Researchers report that an earthquake along the San Andreas fault could be more widespread and damaging than previously thought.
Doctors warn of health risks as wildfire smoke drifts across Utah
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted June 22 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
As the air quality worsens due to ongoing wildfires in areas like Salt Lake City and Eureka, doctors are urging people to stay indoors when possible and keep an eye on symptoms.
An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died
Brian Melley, Associated Press | Posted June 22 - 6:49 p.m. | Save Story
A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death.
Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why
Kathleen Magramo, CNN | Posted June 22 - 3:23 p.m. | Save Story
A deadly strain of bird flu sweeping through remote islands near Antarctica has devastated the native wildlife population, killing an estimated 13,000 seal pups, as well as penguins and seabirds, researchers say.
An unusual strategy helps some tropical butterflies live 25 times longer than their relatives
Ashley Strickland, CNN | Updated June 21 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
Since most butterflies live a short time, a few rare exceptions have stumped scientists. Now, some long-lived tropical butterfly species are shedding light on the secrets of longevity.
As water crisis deepens, Idaho producers look to farm bill for relief
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 21 - 10:50 a.m. | Save Story
As the federal farm bill advances to the U.S. Senate, farmers in eastern Idaho are dealing with one of the worst water shortages in decades and rising commodity prices.
Sandy firefighters urge hydration, reparation after heat injury rescue
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 20 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
As temperatures soared into the 90s Friday causing a heat injury rescue, firefighters warned hikers to be prepared for summer weather, including proper hydration.
Utah DNR rejects recommendation to ban cougar trapping on public lands
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted June 20 - 2:58 p.m. | Save Story
The Wildlife Board of Utah's Division of Natural Resources "unanimously rejected" a proposed change to cougar trapping rules during a meeting on Thursday.
