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Utah a 'first mover' state to deploy advanced nuclear energy
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 22 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
An initiative seeks to combine the efforts of eight states for advancing nuclear energy plans. Utah has been designated as a "first mover" state that is uniquely positioned and ahead of the game.
The tools used to restore and improve Utah Lake
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 22 - 8:48 a.m. | Save Story
Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, is the eternal optimist when it comes to Utah Lake. The congressman sees a glass that is half full and a lake that is actually well on its way to bringing beauty and economic development to the state.
Wildlife rehab center reopens but in much smaller space — for now
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 22 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
A nonprofit that helps sick and injured animals was forced to pack up and move, but reopened Monday.
Brian Head Resort gets hit hard by first snow of the season
Alton Barnhart, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 20 - 10:26 p.m. | Save Story
The Brian Head Resort experienced heavy snowfall Friday morning, leaving several inches and more snow this weekend.
At least 2 dead and hundreds rescued in severe New Mexico flash flooding
Alaa Elassar and Cindy Von Quednow, CNN | Posted Oct. 20 - 8:43 p.m. | Save Story
At least two people have died and hundreds have been rescued in Roswell, New Mexico, according to the New Mexico State Police, after extreme overnight rainfall brought severe flooding, stranding motorists and sweeping away cars.
Lawmakers vow they are not done in quest to save water
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 20 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Saving Utah's lakes, especially the Great Salt Lake, may come down to how to get even a small slice of an ever-shrinking pie.
Residents face unique issues in rural, remote region near Grand Staircase-Escalante
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 20 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
Garfield County is one of the most picturesque parts of Utah, but some residents have to take second jobs to keep up the economy and deal with the battle over federal lands.
Utah Lake, a story of success and struggles
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 20 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
The lake with a bad reputation is gradually shedding its stigmas and etching itself into the community fabric of Utah County, where it is slowly gaining a reputation as something to be embraced, not shunned.
Firefighters, resorts rejoice after productive winter storm; freeze warnings issued
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 18 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
A wintry storm that arrived in Utah was helpful for crews battling wildfires and setting up resorts for the upcoming ski season.
Utah ranks 5th among top energy-efficient states
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 18 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
The average American family spends $2,000 on utility bills annually, a survey finds, but could spend less by following some recommendations.
'In limbo': Nonprofit plans legal action, pushes to protect this southern Utah bird
Alysha Lundgren, St. George News | Posted Oct. 17 - 8:52 a.m. | Save Story
The pinyon jay, a talkative bird species native to the Southwest, including southern Utah, may be at risk of extinction.
Utah town Hanna praying for snow as Yellow Lake Fire looms
Alex Cabrero and Larry D. Curtis, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 17 - 6:25 a.m. | Save Story
Utah needs some autumn precipitation, but people in the small town of Hanna, in Duchesne County, are hoping for snow. They've been on alert to prepare to evacuate because of the Yellow Lake Fire burning nearby.
Why Salt Lake City's mosquito abatement district is seeking a property tax increase
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 16 - 1:38 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District is seeking a property tax increase that could tack onto other rising taxes in the city.
Questions 'remain unanswered' in use of $5.13M to delist wolves, Utah audit finds
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 16 - 12:07 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah audit says questions "remain unanswered" in Big Game Forever's use of $5.1 million in state funds to lobby to have wolves delisted as an endangered species.
Butterfield is his canyon, and he's keeping it clean
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 14 - 8:29 a.m. | Save Story
In his retirement, Bill Allinson has appointed himself in charge of Butterfield Canyon's waste management
Farmers help a small town thrive with a big assist from a river
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 14 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
The desert conditions along the Green River with hot days and cool nights provide the perfect cultivation to produce what the growers — and the town — say are the best.
Historic ocean liner could soon become the world's largest artificial reef
Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 13 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
The conservancy that oversees a storied but aging ocean liner and its landlord have resolved a years-old rent dispute that will clear the way for a Florida county to turn the historic ship into the world's largest artificial reef.
Yellow Lake Fire: Officials urging residents in Hanna to be ready to evacuate just in case
Mark Jones, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 13 - 10:20 p.m. | Save Story
Officials overseeing the Yellow Lake Fire urged residents of a small town to be ready for a possible evacuation notice during a public meeting Sunday at Kamas Middle School.
