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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.
These rural towns are banking on outdoor recreation to boost their economies
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Updated May 11 - 11:35 a.m. | Save Story
As of the last data dump, the recreation economy is massive and growing. As a whole, the industry added $1.3 trillion to the 2024 gross domestic product and employed 5.2 million people.
Skinwalker Ranch owner calls Pentagon UAP file release 'step in the right direction'
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 9 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
The UAP files were rolled out on the Department of Defense website on Friday, and it generated a favorable reaction from the owner of Utah's Skinwalker Ranch.
Man arrested in Grand County sent to prison for smuggling teens
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 9 - 10:38 a.m. | Save Story
Miguel Angel Chay-Tiguila was sentenced to three terms of five years to life in prison for aggravated human smuggling after officers found three minors in the U.S. illegally in his car.
New search begins for missing 69-year-old woman in Carbon County
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted May 7 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A new search effort is underway in Carbon County as family members and volunteers continue looking for a 69-year-old Utah woman who has been missing for over three months.
Uintah County man arrested, accused of abusing his family over years
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 6 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
A Uintah County man has been arrested and accused of years of abuse of his family, including threats with guns, a stabbing and physical assaults.
Driver in fatal 2024 Utah crash charged
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 3 - 2:07 p.m. | Save Story
A Vernal man has been charged in connection with a fatal crash with a motorcycle that happened in 2024.
'Hero' agents 'just doing our job' pull 2 unconscious men from carbon monoxide-filled home
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated April 29 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Two Adult Probation and Parole agents pulled two unconscious men out of a home filled with carbon monoxide Tuesday. Investigators believe the victims were moments from death.
Utah firefighter survives being engulfed in flames, calls it a miracle
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted April 29 - 8:30 a.m. | Save Story
Terrifying moments unfolded for Kyle Allred, a Uintah County volunteer firefighter who suddenly found himself on fire while battling an early-season wildfire last month.
Utah begins construction of small Moab trail connection that has larger impacts
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 28 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
The race to build a statewide trail network is on.
North Carolina man charged with forging signatures in Prop 4 repeal effort
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 28 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
A North Carolina man is facing 22 criminal charges accusing him of forging signatures while working on the recent effort to repeal Proposition 4 in Utah.
Utah State University opens state's first campus building on tribal lands in Monument Valley
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 26 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State University on Wednesday opened its Monument Valley education building, the university's first campus on tribal lands.
Firefighter injured in Uintah County blaze recovers at home
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 25 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
An injured firefighter is home and recovering after sustaining burns while fighting the East Ute Plaza Fire last month.
Sex offender accused of taking pictures at city park arrested again following phone search
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated April 24 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Police searching a Vernal man's phone say they found numerous files of child sex abuse material.
Feds to release Flaming Gorge water to support Lake Powell, as new hazards emerge
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 17 - 7:47 p.m. | Save Story
The federal government is intending to release a substantial amount of water from Flaming Gorge to support Lake Powell.
Emery County man not allowed to own weapons charged with 51 felonies
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated April 10 - 2:57 p.m. | Save Story
An Emery County man not allowed to own guns was charged Friday with 51 felonies after deputies reported finding four dozen weapons on his property.
Eastern Utah measles infections double within a week, health officials say
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 2 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Health officials have confirmed a doubling of measles cases in Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah counties in the past week.
Utah regulators OK program meant to promote increased use of renewable energy
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 28 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Regulators have approved a program pursued by 19 Utah communities that's meant to promote increased development and use of renewable energy resources.
