Carter Williams

Artist wants help with art sculpture at Salt Lake City park

Artist wants help with art sculpture at Salt Lake City park

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 7:11 p.m.

An "internationally recognized" artist has been selected to construct a future "community-driven" public art installation at Salt Lake City's newest park.
REAL ID deadline is almost here  — serious this time

REAL ID deadline is almost here — serious this time

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 3:31 p.m.

The federal "REAL ID" deadline is almost here, most Utahns don't have to worry.
Massive overhaul of SLC road set to begin this week, with larger impacts on the horizon

Massive overhaul of SLC road set to begin this week, with larger impacts on the horizon

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 7:47 a.m.

Salt Lake City's 600/700 North project is expected to continue through spring and most of 2026, mixing with a separate state bridge project.
'It was huge': How 'The Sandlot' cast is helping keep baseball alive at 'rival' Utah field

'It was huge': How 'The Sandlot' cast is helping keep baseball alive at 'rival' Utah field

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 14 - 2:07 p.m.

A Rose Park youth baseball league recently got a boost from former "rivals" as depicted in "The Sandlot."
Salt Lake City's newest art walk unearths a hidden downtown gem

Salt Lake City's newest art walk unearths a hidden downtown gem

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 12 - 9:59 a.m.

A new downtown art installation traces the path of an invisible water source, bringing attention to it and the importance of water.
Utah still tops the nation in number of children, but its lead is shrinking

Utah still tops the nation in number of children, but its lead is shrinking

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 12 - 7:15 a.m.

Utah continues to have the highest percentage of children in the nation, but another fast-growing state is closing the gap.
Beloved breakfast sandwich shop by Liberty Park shutting down after flooding incident

Beloved breakfast sandwich shop by Liberty Park shutting down after flooding incident

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 11 - 7:38 p.m.

A popular breakfast sandwich shop next to Liberty Park is now permanently closing after a flooding incident earlier this year.
Garage on Beck, a popular Salt Lake City bar and grill, is closing its doors

Garage on Beck, a popular Salt Lake City bar and grill, is closing its doors

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 11 - 2:41 p.m.

A popular bar and grill on the northern edge of Salt Lake City plans to shutter next month after a final series of farewell celebrations.
Popular Arches hike set to reopen after staff shortages prompted temporary closure

Popular Arches hike set to reopen after staff shortages prompted temporary closure

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 11 - 10:47 a.m.

A strenuous but popular hike at Arches National Park will soon reopen after it was temporarily closed over staffing shortages.
Provo, Salt Lake City consider switching to tiered water rate systems amid new law

Provo, Salt Lake City consider switching to tiered water rate systems amid new law

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 11 - 6:18 a.m.

Salt Lake City and Provo are among cities looking into adjusting how their residents pay for water, utilizing a new state law.
UTA to implement 'significant' service changes. Here's what to know

UTA to implement 'significant' service changes. Here's what to know

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 10 - 8:01 a.m.

Sunday marks Utah Transit Authority's next service change day, and "significant" changes are on deck.
Cheesecake Factory's revamped menu includes a fittingly Utah-only item

Cheesecake Factory's revamped menu includes a fittingly Utah-only item

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 9 - 5:33 p.m.

The Cheesecake Factory is entering Utah's dirty soda war with a new item exclusive to the Beehive State.
Salt Lake City relaunches 'palooza' to tackle pesky spring potholes

Salt Lake City relaunches 'palooza' to tackle pesky spring potholes

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 9 - 1:22 p.m.

Spring can be a nightmare for drivers, which is why Salt Lake City road crews are dropping everything this week to fill in as many potholes as they can.
Fans dig 'amazing' new Bees stadium, as team's Daybreak debut is a grand slam

Fans dig 'amazing' new Bees stadium, as team's Daybreak debut is a grand slam

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 10:25 p.m.

About everything went perfectly for the Salt Lake Bees Tuesday evening in their first game at the new stadium.
Salt Lake City passes $1.8B downtown revitalization funding source amid new concerns

Salt Lake City passes $1.8B downtown revitalization funding source amid new concerns

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 9:18 p.m.

Salt Lake City approved a "public infrastructure district," which will help source many of the funds tied to downtown redevelopment at the Delta Center and a few blocks around it.
Red Butte Garden's 2025 summer lineup released. Here's who will be playing

Red Butte Garden's 2025 summer lineup released. Here's who will be playing

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 4:05 p.m.

Red Butte Garden is about to be rocking again this summer with artists such as Cheap Trick, Barenaked Ladies, Rick Springfield, ZZ Top, Train and more.
Utah's snowpack was close to normal this year. Here's why it still gets a 'C'

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.

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.
What to expect at Salt Lake Bees' new Daybreak stadium as it opens

What to expect at Salt Lake Bees' new Daybreak stadium as it opens

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 9:02 a.m.

Baseball fans can expect a whole lot of new as The Ballpark at America First Square opens on Tuesday.
Federal FrontRunner funding remains in flux as US transportation secretary visits Utah

Federal FrontRunner funding remains in flux as US transportation secretary visits Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 8 - 8:02 a.m.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wouldn't commit to federal funds, but he said he believes in investing in transit projects like Utah's commuter rail service.
These Salt Lake City neighborhoods are most at risk for wildfires

These Salt Lake City neighborhoods are most at risk for wildfires

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 7 - 5:06 p.m.

Salt Lake City firefighters shared results of a recent wildfire risk review that began after devastating fires broke out in California.
5 rescued after plane arriving from Utah skids off Oregon runway, ends in bay

5 rescued after plane arriving from Utah skids off Oregon runway, ends in bay

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 7 - 3:06 p.m.

Five people were rescued after their private plane, which had departed from Utah, skidded off a runway and into a bay near the Oregon Coast early Monday.
3 out of 4 Utahns are concerned about state's water situation, survey finds

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.

About 3 out of 4 respondents of a new survey said they were at least a little concerned about Utah's overall water situation.
Will the Salt Lake Bees still have a produce race in their new stadium?

Will the Salt Lake Bees still have a produce race in their new stadium?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 5 - 2:51 p.m.

The Salt Lake Bees' move to a new stadium left a quirky between-inning event in question, but it has made a decision on the produce race's future.
Utah signs off on $1.8B for downtown development zone after big last-second changes

Utah signs off on $1.8B for downtown development zone after big last-second changes

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 4 - 6:07 p.m.

A state committee has agreed on a $1.8 billion "reinvestment zone" where major downtown Salt Lake City changes will take place, but a last-second change caused a stir on Friday.
New stadium, new eats: What's on the menu at Salt Lake Bees' new stadium

New stadium, new eats: What's on the menu at Salt Lake Bees' new stadium

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted April 4 - 2:24 p.m.

Salt Lake Bees baseball fans will have plenty of new food options when The Ballpark at America First Square opens next week.