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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.
UDOT pauses Ephraim tree removal after concerns raised
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted April 3 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Transportation said they want to be good neighbors, and thus announced on Thursday they would investigate concerns about removing trees in Ephraim.
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.
A 'big win': US to move Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated March 31 - 4:41 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is home to more than 8 million acres of U.S. Forest Service land, and it's now poised to be home to the agency's operations.
Massive sphere art exhibit in Salt Lake City draws attention to Great Salt Lake
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted March 31 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
A public art installation took shape recently at Memory Grove Park. It was set up with the goal of building curiosity and improving education about the environmental issues surrounding the Great Salt Lake.
What happened to the trees outside of Trolley Square?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 30 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
Residents and customers were surprised and saddened to find that more than a dozen mature trees lining the entrance of Trolley Square were cut down late last week.
What Utah can expect this fire season
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted March 30 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
Fires are a natural part of most ecosystems, especially in the West. But how is Utah preparing for what could be an active fire season?
University of Utah researchers discover freshwater reservoir under Great Salt Lake
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 29 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
In a breakthrough that could have major implications for mitigating pollution, geophysicists at the U. have located a deep, freshwater reservoir under Farmington Bay.
How UVU and Loveland Living Planet Aquarium are partnering to boost oceanography in Utah
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 29 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
On Wednesday, Utah Valley University entered into a partnership with the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium to provide undergraduates with expanded learning and research opportunities.
Utah testing snow storage technique at Soldier Hollow ahead of 2034 Games
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted March 28 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Olympic and Paralympic organizers are testing a new way to preserve snow at Soldier Hollow, hoping it could be a backup for 2034 if warmer conditions become a concern.
Utah regulators OK program meant to promote increased use of renewable energy
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 28 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Regulators have approved a program pursued by 19 Utah communities that's meant to promote increased development and use of renewable energy resources.
Gov. Cox announces bid for nuclear energy hub in Utah
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 27 - 6:57 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is applying to host a nuclear energy campus in Tooele County.
Is it too early to put away those skis and snowboards?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted March 27 - 12:08 p.m. | Save Story
Is it too early to put your skis or snowboard away?
Most of Utah in severe drought or worse; 3 more resorts to close early
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 26 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Record-breaking temperatures have caused drought intensity to worsen in Utah. Three more resorts are now set to close this week, but mountain snow could return next week.
Washington's cherry blossoms hit peak bloom, sending a fleeting burst of pink across the capital
Meg Kinnard, Associated Press | Updated March 26 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
Washington's cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom, and the city's spring rush is in full swing.
Utah's water situation is bleak this year. These barrels can help conservation efforts
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 25 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Rivers Council's RainHarvest program is back, and the nonprofit expects this year might be the busiest one yet because of the record low snowpack.
Salt Lake City adopts emergency water ordinance that also complicates ICE facility
Carter Williams and Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated March 24 - 10:58 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City passed a measure that might fend off the development of an immigrant detention center on the city's west side.
When it's hot and polluted, suicide numbers climb, University of Utah study finds
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted March 23 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
As suicide rates have been climbing for several decades and policymakers and others look for tools to identify and protect those at risk, recognizing the impact of heat stress and air pollution could prove helpful.
