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88 environmental groups oppose proposal to dispose of Canadian radioactive waste in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Dec. 19 - 9:55 a.m. | Save Story
A coalition of 88 environmental groups opposes EnergySolutions' plans to dispose of radioactive waste at a Utah site, focus of consideration at a meeting on Friday.
How strong wind gusts helped Salt Lake City shatter a temperature record
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 4:12 p.m. | Save Story
A meteorological phenomenon is partially behind the newest addition to the Salt Lake City's record book.
New report outlines the crisis on the Colorado River and the ongoing threats
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 17 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A new report from Colorado Law's Colorado River Research Group warns the Colorado River Basin is "out of time," describing conditions so severe that they threaten the region's water supply, economy and governance.
Salt Lake County launches 'Green Vision,' encouraging cross-departmental sustainability efforts
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson on Tuesday unveiled a new initiative dubbed "Green Vision," designed to highlight and unify cross-departmental sustainability efforts throughout the county.
Damage from record flooding in Washington state is profound; more on the way, governor says
Gene Johnson, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 16 - 10:07 p.m. | Save Story
The extent of the damage in Washington state is profound but unclear after more than a week of heavy rains and record flooding, Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday, as more rain was in the forecast.
Utah added 11.6 million fish in 2025. Here's why it was slightly lower than last year
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 14 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Millions of additional fish were released at bodies of water across Utah this year, as state wildlife officials continued to bank on generally higher reservoir levels.
California-based energy company planning underground nuclear reactor in Utah
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
California-based energy company Deep Fission in September announced Utah, Texas and Kansas as the first three planned sites for testing of its small modular pressurized water reactors.
Winter allergies in Utah: What to expect this season
Robin King for KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
From dry air to inversion, winter allergies in Utah can be intense and inconvenient. Discover causes, symptoms and relief tips to breathe easier this season.
Utah firm pursuing plan to import 1.31M cubic yards of low-level Canadian radioactive waste
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
EnergySolutions is pursuing a proposal to import 1.31 million cubic yards of low-level Canadian radioactive waste for disposal in Tooele County.
Historic rains and flooding trigger dramatic rescues in Washington state
Cedar Attanasio, Claire Rush And Hallie Golden, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 9:27 a.m. | Save Story
Thousands were forced to evacuate as an unusually strong atmospheric river dumped a foot or more of rain in parts of western and central Washington over several days this week and swelled rivers, inundating communities and prompting dramatic rescues.
Great Salt Lake's latest species discovery gets a name fit for the lake's native history
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
Utah researchers say that at least one of the tiny roundworm species recently found living in the Great Salt Lake is a previously undiscovered nematode species.
Warm weather impacts elk-viewing sleigh rides in Cache Valley
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 9:48 p.m. | Save Story
Unseasonably warm weather is changing a beloved Cache Valley tradition. Sleigh rides at Hardware Wildlife Management Area are still running, without snow, and the elk herd still in the hills.
An owl fell into a concrete mixer in southern Utah. Thanks to caregivers, its future is bright
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 12 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
A great horned owl fell into a concrete mixer several months ago and ended up with 25% of its body covered in the thick but dry cement mess.
Not just Utah: The West is off to its slowest snow collection start in at least 25 years
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
Snowpack across the West is below or well below average, with snow cover at its lowest since satellite tracking began in 2001, a new federal report says.
Utah's snowpack off to 'slow start' amid 'whiplash' start to 2026 water year
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's snowpack is off to a "slow start," which won't turn around with this week's forecast. But experts remain hopeful for the remainder of winter.
Does Utah really have the 'Greatest Snow on Earth'?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 10:40 a.m. | Save Story
Utah for decades has billed itself as having the "Greatest Snow on Earth."
Utah dam reconstruction wins national award
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 6 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
The reconstruction of a 1906 dam that serves Yuba Reservoir won a national award from the Association of State Dam Safety Officials earlier this year, deemed the project of the year across the country.
Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood
Jim Vertuno, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 6 - 11:23 a.m. | Save Story
Newly released recordings of 911 calls show Texas residents and staffers at Camp Mystic caught up in the catastrophic flooding in July pleaded for help as rushing waters rose around them.
