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Mountain lion rescued released back into the wild after months of rehab
Chelsea Hylton | Posted Nov. 14 - 8:21 p.m. | Save Story
A mountain lion cub that was reported injured near Castiac, California, was released back into the wild after months of rehab, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced.
Utah governor recognized by Time 100 on climate
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 14 - 5:09 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox appeared in the Time 100 list of 2026 climate leaders released on Monday alongside energy entrepreneurs, environmental organizers and celebrity activists, standing out as one of the lone conservatives.
Pineview Reservoir pipeline project advancing; fish population managing
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Nov. 13 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
Installation of a new water pipeline atop the drained Pineview Reservoir bed is advancing and the fish population in the part of the lake still holding water is managing.
BLM rounds up hundreds of wild horses near Dugway
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Updated Nov. 13 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
This week, the BLM rounded up wild horses in the Cedar Mountain Herd Management Area near Dugway in an attempt to manage herd size and maintain the land.
Why this Utah resort could be the state's biggest winner this winter
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Nov. 13 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
One Utah resort could benefit the most from the oceanic pattern projected this winter, per a top skiing meteorologist.
Photographer's dream turns Great Salt Lake into high fashion while raising awareness for Utah's iconic lake
VideoDan Rascon, KSL | Posted Nov. 12 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
What started as a dream has become a one-of-a-kind fashion project celebrating the beauty and importance of Utah's Great Salt Lake.
The historic SS United States is sunk after a long goodbye off Florida's coast
Stephen Smith And John Hanna, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 12 - 3:59 a.m. | Save Story
The historic SS United States, once the fastest ship on the seas, made a slow final journey beneath the waters Wednesday.
US Interior secretary visits Utah geothermal site, calls it example of 'energy dominance agenda'
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Updated Nov. 11 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
During a visit to Fervo's geothermal operation near Milford, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the U.S. will need to adopt similar clean, strong baseline energy sources to expand the nation's power grid.
There's 'pent-up demand' for skiing in Utah this winter. Will El Niño deliver?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 11 - 3:08 p.m. | Save Story
Last winter was a real eye-opener for Utah's ski and snowboard industry, but it's optimistic about this winter.
'Keep Dimple Dell wild': Sandy residents pack city hall to debate proposed Highland Drive study
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Updated Nov. 11 - 1:51 p.m. | Save Story
Sandy residents packed City Hall to voice opinions on a proposed environmental impact study examining a possible Highland Drive extension through the Dimple Dell area.
World leaders urge stronger and faster action at UN climate talks over inadequate response
Suzan Fraser, Victoria Milko and Tammy Webber, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 11 - 6:10 a.m. | Save Story
World leaders have opened formal talks at the United Nations climate conference in Turkey, seeking agreement on concrete steps to curb global warming after a year of deadly floods, heat waves and other climate-related disasters.
Greta Thunberg warns 'everything we love is at stake' as she arrives at UN climate talks
Khalil Hamra, Sibi Arasu and Anton L. Delgado, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 10 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is at the U.N. climate talks, where she criticized the annual proceedings and stressed the need to put people and the planet ahead of profits and power.
Save the lake? Ben Abbott is focused on sounding the alarm
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 10 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
BYU ecologist Ben Abbott is leading efforts to save the Great Salt Lake, warning of environmental and health consequences if the lake continues to shrink.
Forum highlights debate over data centers, public input in Utah County
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Nov. 10 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
Residents, industry leaders, conservation advocates and elected officials gathered in Salem to discuss whether data centers can be developed responsibly amid several concerns.
Spring frost, dry summer lead to below-normal honey harvest in northern Utah
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Updated Nov. 9 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
The spring frost that damaged Utah's fruit crops also created challenges for honeybees and the beekeepers who depend on them.
5 states in Colorado River Basin elect new governors. Will it impact negotiations?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 9 - 5:22 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Cox was the only river basin governor not on the ballot this year. California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming all elected new governors, while Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs won her reelection.
Gov. Cox says Great Salt Lake, housing, social media will be priorities in 2027
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 9 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox says the Great Salt Lake, affordable housing and protecting kids from the negative impacts of social media will be his priority issues in 2027.
How wet was Utah's October? The wettest in over 50 years
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 9 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah posted its wettest October in over 50 years, and has already guaranteed one of its wettest falls on record, per new federal climate data.
