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Park City Mountain ski patrol claims Vail Resorts violated labor contract
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 1:56 p.m. | Save Story
Park City Mountain ski patrollers and Vail Resorts are entangled in another labor dispute.
Firefighters determine cause of wildfire burning Utah's Fishlake National Forest
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated May 16 - 1:33 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters have determined the cause of a wildfire that sparked in central Utah on Wednesday and quickly became the largest wildfire in the state so far this year.
KSL's Mini 5: Anasazi State Park
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 16 - 8:49 a.m. | Save Story
Visiting Anasazi State Park Museum takes a little effort. The park is located in Boulder, in Garfield County, between a long, winding canyon road and a long, winding mountain road.
Utah, federal officials urge bear safety after recent attacks in the West
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 15 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and federal wildlife officials are advising hikers to be aware of bears as the peak outdoor recreation season begins after two high-profile incidents at Western national parks.
Coalition urges Congress to allocate $2B for drought mitigation along Colorado River
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 15 - 6:38 a.m. | Save Story
A coalition of over 70 groups with ties to the Colorado River is seeking at least $2 billion in drought mitigation funds amid "intensifying water supply challenges."
How will lower levels impact major recreation gems in Utah?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 14 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's water-based state parks remained a big draw last year. Lower levels tied to this year's record-low snowpack could create challenges this summer.
Utah leaders encourage residents to join Walk 250 Challenge
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 14 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders are encouraging residents to get outside and explore the state's trails as part of the Walk 250 Challenge tied to America's 250th anniversary celebration.
KSL's Mini 5: Piute State Park
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 14 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
Located in Junction, in Piute County, the park had about 1,800 visitors during the last fiscal year. For park manager Lance Eliason, the quiet is exactly what makes the park special.
UDOT finalizes its plan to handle travel in Big Cottonwood Canyon
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 13 - 3:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah transportation officials have finalized a plan to gradually increase ski bus service and eventually introduce tolling in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
KSL's Mini 5: Territorial Statehouse State Park
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 13 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
The Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum is a place many drivers on Interstate 15 might have passed without realizing its importance. The building once served as Utah's territorial capital.
Utah increases fishing limits at 2 reservoirs affected by subpar snowpack
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 12 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah wildlife officials are implementing emergency fishing measures at a pair of reservoirs in the state over low reservoir levels.
KSL's Mini 5: Edge of the Cedars State Park
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 12 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
Located in Blanding, Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum focuses on the history of the Native American people in the Four Corners area and southeastern Utah.
3rd Everest death takes Nepal's May toll of Himalayan climbers to 5
Gopal Sharma, Reuters | Posted May 12 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
A Nepali Sherpa guide fell into a crevasse and died on Mount Everest for the third death in two weeks on the world's highest mountain.
KSL's Mini 5: Frontier Homestead State Park
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 12 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Frontier Homestead State Park Museum in Cedar City is easy to miss if you are just driving by on your way to southern Utah's national parks. About 12,500 people visited in the last year.
Officials issue public notice to rid yards of 'noxious weeds'
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 11 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Counties across the state are telling property owners to rid yards of noxious weeds under the Utah Noxious Weed Act.
Dog dies after ingesting water in Virgin River; first responders share story and urge vigilance
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 11 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A dog died after ingesting water in the Virgin River in La Verkin on Sunday. First responders tell their firsthand experience and urge pet owners to be vigilant.
Arches tested a timed-entry program in 2022. Here's what happened afterward
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 11 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A new report outlines visitation and economic impacts of a timed-entry program implemented at Arches National Park in 2022.
Guardsman Pass reopens early, as summerlike temperatures return to Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 11 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Guardsman Pass, a popular seasonal route, reopened for the summer earlier than in past years, as summerlike temperatures return to the state.
