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Historical sites at risk in proposed changes to National Historic Preservation Act
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
Utah archaeologists are concerned that some proposed changes to section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act could threaten historic sites in an effort to speed up the permitting process.
USU, Hi Tech Solutions to develop nuclear training, research campus in Brigham City
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
Nuclear company Hi Tech Solutions, Utah State University and Brigham City on Monday advanced a memorandum of understanding to create a nuclear training and research campus.
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.
The first lawsuit has been filed over feds' new plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 12:38 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's western neighbor is suing the U.S. Department of the Interior over its decision to mandatorily slash 1.25 million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River system annually over the next two years.
Tropical Storm Moke carrying more rain toward hurricane-damaged Hawaii
Associated Press | Updated Aug. 23 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
Tropical Storm Moke was swirling past Hawaii on Sunday, close enough to dump heavy rain on Big Island communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala.
John Curtis wants to hear any ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake — even the 'stupid' ones
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis convened a roundtable of experts and policymakers to discuss "bold and audacious" ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake.
Feds establish goal for Lake Powell elevations with finalized 2-year plan
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Lake Powell reached its lowest point on record earlier this month, but federal officials hope to cap its decline by establishing a new minimum elevation goal.
Everyone's talking about a 'super El Niño' winter, but how will it affect Utah's fall?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's precipitation levels for the water year remain below normal, but a stormy trend that has emerged since late July could continue into fall, ahead of what is expected to be a pivotal winter.
Utah's reservoir system tumbles closer to 50%, but Cox says it might be a 'win'
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's reservoir system is nearing 50% capacity faster than its median average, but Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that might be a "win" all things considered.
California company awarded $100M to develop critical mineral facility on Great Salt Lake shore
VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 1:29 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Waterleaf P1 HoldCo was awarded a $100 million grant to build a commercial lithium extraction and refining facility on the Great Salt Lake's northeastern shore.
2 Bears Ears guides share differing perspectives on preservation of the surrounding lands
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Updated Aug. 20 - 12:59 p.m. | Save Story
Two friends who also guide tourists around Bears Ears share their differing visions for protecting the land.
Utah has 'major gaps' in regulating noise, temperature from new data centers, agency head says
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
An agency leader said there are "major gaps" in Utah's regulation of data center development, particularly when it comes to the impacts new projects will have on local temperatures and noise.
Former teacher, 93, among the deaths blamed on storm as Hawaii residents struggle to clean up
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher And John Raby, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 19 - 8:18 p.m. | Save Story
A beloved former kindergarten teacher who taught generations of residents in a small town on Hawaii's Big Island was among the two deaths authorities blamed on Hurricane Lala.
Utah finds a new economic and ecological partner in Argentina
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 19 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has a new friend in South America, and the relationship could bring the state significant economic opportunity and answers to its most difficult ecological problems.
Bats prompt concern ahead of back-to-school at Stansbury Park Elementary School
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Updated Aug. 19 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
As thousands of students prepare to return to classrooms across Utah, staff at Stansbury Park Elementary are working to address an ongoing problem: bats getting inside the school.
Residents voice concerns over self-powered data center proposal in Spanish Fork
VideoCassidy Wixom and Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated Aug. 19 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
Dozens of people voiced their concerns and questions about a proposed data center at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon in a meeting that stretched past midnight Tuesday.
'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.
The Department of Interior just opened 90 million acres to hunting and fishing
Leah Bowers, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 19 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
A new DOI rule will open hunting and fishing at refuges and hatcheries, increase access to sport fishing in areas that were once closed, and expand upland game, migratory bird and big game hunting.
