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Utah, Forest Service reach 20-year forest management agreement. Here's what that means
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and the U.S. Forest Service have signed a new 20-year cooperative agreement, which state leaders believe will better give them a seat at the table in forest management decisions.
5 lessons learned about the Great Salt Lake in 2025 outlined in new report
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Jan. 7 - 1:46 p.m. | Save Story
A new report outlines new water consumption data trends and other lessons learned about the Great Salt Lake over the past year.
Avalanche danger high in northern Utah backcountry, forecasters warn
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
Recent storms and wind-drifted snow have created unstable conditions, and experts are urging people who are trekking in the backcountry to take extra precautions.
An energized 2025 and what it means for Utah and the West
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 5 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Several announcements and plans for new energy initiatives were made in Utah this year. What impact will they have for the future?
Strong earthquake shakes Mexico's independence monument, hits roads and hospitals
Nilutpal Timsina, Reuters | Updated Jan. 2 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
A powerful earthquake shook southern Mexico on Friday morning, damaging roads and hospitals and ​briefly interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press conference of the new year.
Here are 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
From SNAP soda restrictions to new alcohol ID requirements, here are 25 new laws that take effect in Utah on Jan. 1.
Tracy Aviary hosting bilingual Christmas Bird Count event in outreach effort to Latino community
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 9:28 a.m. | Save Story
Tracy Aviary is hosting a bilingual Christmas Bird Count event at its Pia Okwai location in South Salt Lake to encourage involvement among the Latino community.
Utah reaches New Year's with one of its lowest snowpacks. Will the trend continue?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's snowpack collection remains below normal for New Year's Day, the state's unofficial halfway point in snow collection, but there are signs it could change.
Winter storm brings blizzard conditions and dangerous wind chills
Leah Willingham and Jeff Martin, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 29 - 8:39 a.m. | Save Story
A powerful winter storm is moving northeast, bringing snow, ice, rain and strong winds. The National Weather Service warns of blizzard conditions and treacherous travel.
2025 was 'insane' year for Utah wildfires. Will it continue in 2026?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Wildfires burned more land in Utah this year than in the past three years combined, resulting in greater structural loss, as well. Experts are tracking weather that could indicate next year's risks.
How Utah could lead the way on this little-known clean energy source
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 28 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers are pushing for ways to make it easier to access geothermal energy, pointing to the Beehive State as a potential leader to harness the clean energy source and secure domestic energy dominance for the United States in the coming years.
Salt Lake City breaks Christmas record; winter weather advisories issued across Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Dec. 26 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
Christmas will remain warm and windy across the state, but a dose of more seasonal weather is on tap for this weekend.
Gray wolves one step closer to losing federal protection
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 25 - 11:17 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. House passed a bill last week removing federal protections for gray wolves in the lower 48 states.
Remembering Utah's epic snowstorms: Here's the top 6 that made history
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Here's a list of the top six snowfalls from a single storm, based on snow levels recorded at the Salt Lake City International Airport.
Utah to benefit from atmospheric river, but will it be a white Christmas?
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Dec. 23 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Some parts of the state will be under a winter weather advisory this year, but you probably won't find snow in most of Utah.
Feds revise greater sage grouse plan, rekindling fight over declining species
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 8:15 a.m. | Save Story
Federal land managers say they believe their new plan for the embattled greater sage-grouse will enhance conservation efforts, but conservation groups say it will cut protections.
EPA awards $3.4M grant to expand waste management in Davis County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
A $3.4 million EPA grant is intended to help boost waste and recycling services in Davis County.
Utah trees blooming in December? Why experts aren't worried
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 20 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Winter officially begins Sunday, but don't tell that to some of Utah's plants and trees.
