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Nature center's Black Birders Week plans tweaked after claims of racism
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 14 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
The Ogden Nature Center's plans to mark Black Birders Week prompted backlash from foes who see them as racially divisive but will go forward, though in a different form.
Will Utah's 2034 Winter Games make the state greener?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 14 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's 2034 Winter Games can be a big boost to efforts to bolster the state's sustainability, according to participants in a discussion on climate resilience and the Olympics.
Recycling center owner charged with releasing pollutants into Weber River
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 13 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
The owner of Recycled Earth was charged with two third-degree felonies accusing him of discharging wastewater into the Ogden stormwater drainage system in 2022 and 2023.
Wildfires are ravaging the West. Can new bipartisan legislation help?
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 12 - 5:23 p.m. | Save Story
After a deadly year of wildfires, including the California fires that devastated the area around Los Angeles, lawmakers are looking at ways to reduce their number and spread.
Salt Lake City's newest art walk unearths a hidden downtown gem
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 9:59 a.m. | Save Story
A new downtown art installation traces the path of an invisible water source, bringing attention to it and the importance of water.
Provo, Salt Lake City consider switching to tiered water rate systems amid new law
Cassidy Wixom and Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City and Provo are among cities looking into adjusting how their residents pay for water, utilizing a new state law.
Utah's reservoirs in great shape; no threat of flooding
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 10 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Much of Utah got through this last water year with near-normal conditions for snowfall and precipitation, and water experts say an early, mid-elevation melt will bring a runoff with little threat of flooding.
Strong water year will keep beaches small at Bear Lake
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted April 9 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Another strong snowpack for northern Utah means beachgoers will have to compete for less space on the beaches of Bear Lake this summer.
Utah's snowpack was close to normal this year. Here's why it still gets a 'C'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 8 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
After delivering back-to-back "A's," Utah's top snowpack expert says he's giving this year's collection a "C" — but there's a lot to consider in that grade.
These Salt Lake City neighborhoods are most at risk for wildfires
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 7 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City firefighters shared results of a recent wildfire risk review that began after devastating fires broke out in California.
What you should do if you find a baby bird on the sidewalk
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 6 - 7:51 p.m. | Save Story
If you're taking a walk and come across a young bird on the sidewalk near a tree, you probably should resist the urge to take it home, but that doesn't mean you should always do nothing.
What is astrotourism? Discover Utah's stellar destinations
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 6 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared April "Dark Sky Month," touting the tourism benefits stargazing brings to the state and its Western neighbors.
How Utah land and watershed project gives a helping hand to nature
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 6 - 12:51 p.m. | Save Story
The Mule Deer Foundation, Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and other sportsmen's groups pledged a record $6.6 million to help restore Utah landscapes and troubled watershed areas across Utah.
3 out of 4 Utahns are concerned about state's water situation, survey finds
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 5 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
About 3 out of 4 respondents of a new survey said they were at least a little concerned about Utah's overall water situation.
Violent storms cut through the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing 3
Jeff Martin and Hallie Golden, Associated Press | Updated April 3 - 6:40 a.m. | Save Story
Violent storms and tornadoes tore through cities from Oklahoma to Indiana during what could be a record-setting period of deadly weather and flooding, destroying homes and sending debris nearly 5 miles into the air in one location.
Salt Lake City closes Jordan River Parkway section amid 'cartel activity' concerns
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated April 1 - 12:26 p.m. | Save Story
A section of the Jordan River Parkway trail in Salt Lake City is now closed possibly for months over multiple issues along the route, including public safety concerns.
A tale of two stranded horses that became fast friends
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 1 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Two beached horses who don't do well dealing with the unknown are recuperating at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab.
Family narrowly misses being crushed by boulder in Ogden Canyon
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted March 31 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Margo Pomazongo and her family were finishing up a visit to Utah for spring break on Sunday, when she said they narrowly missed being crushed by a boulder.
