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Southern Utah leaders call on prayers for rain, as state warns of possible water 'challenges'

Southern Utah leaders call on prayers for rain, as state warns of possible water 'challenges'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 5:05 p.m.

Washington County Commissioners are calling on residents to continue to reduce water consumption and pray for rain, as unfavorable water conditions persist in southwest Utah and some of the state's other basins.
A polar vortex is coming toward the US. Here's how it will impact Utah

A polar vortex is coming toward the US. Here's how it will impact Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 12:05 p.m.

Parts of Utah are on the "very western fringe" of a cold front that will bring in air from the Arctic, meaning some snow but also much colder temperatures.
Leaving Utah would be 'huge mistake' for Sundance Film Festival, Cox says

Leaving Utah would be 'huge mistake' for Sundance Film Festival, Cox says

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:04 p.m.

Gov. Spencer Cox says he still feels "very good" about Utah's odds of retaining the Sundance Film Festival in the future.
Maloy seeks Antiquities Act changes as Utah monuments land in the spotlight again

Maloy seeks Antiquities Act changes as Utah monuments land in the spotlight again

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 7:11 p.m.

A Utah congresswoman is taking on the century-old law that created national monuments, as a pair of monuments in the state are expected to return to the spotlight.
Credits offered to Park City Mountain skiers, snowboarders who visited during strike

Credits offered to Park City Mountain skiers, snowboarders who visited during strike

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 3:03 p.m.

The owner of Park City Mountain is now offering credits toward future purchases to people who skied or snowboarded at the resort during the now-settled ski patrol strike.
'Fed up' Salt Lake City calls for help to solve 'brokenness' in crime, homeless services

'Fed up' Salt Lake City calls for help to solve 'brokenness' in crime, homeless services

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 1:11 p.m.

Salt Lake City's mayor says major gaps in homeless services and criminal justice systems must be fixed to solve issues that prompted state leadership concerns about policing.
Utah receives $9.6M grant to help solve a section of US 40's wildlife safety problem

Utah receives $9.6M grant to help solve a section of US 40's wildlife safety problem

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 8:36 p.m.

Utah is getting a boost in its efforts to reduce the high number of wildlife-related crashes on a large section of U.S. 40.
How will Smith's Ballpark be used before it's redeveloped?

How will Smith's Ballpark be used before it's redeveloped?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 4:07 p.m.

Salt Lake City is beginning work to figure out "interim" uses for Smith's Ballpark before a long-term project begins as early as next year.
Wildlife experts urge drivers to be careful as snow pushes elk to Utah valleys

Wildlife experts urge drivers to be careful as snow pushes elk to Utah valleys

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 2:16 p.m.

Utah wildlife experts are advising drivers to be careful of elk on roadways as wintering herds have started to migrate down into the valleys again
2024 was Utah's second-warmest year on record. These counties broke records

2024 was Utah's second-warmest year on record. These counties broke records

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 6:18 a.m.

Ten counties, including Salt Lake and Washington, broke average temperature records last year, which was a scorcher across the U.S.
UTA leaders eye pre-pandemic ridership levels after 40M rides last year

UTA leaders eye pre-pandemic ridership levels after 40M rides last year

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 6:04 p.m.

Utah Transit Authority reports over 40 million rides were recorded in 2024, marking its busiest year since 2019.
Here's how much water is needed to get the Great Salt Lake back to 'healthy' by 2050s

Here's how much water is needed to get the Great Salt Lake back to 'healthy' by 2050s

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 12:40 p.m.

A report released on Tuesday finds that the Great Salt Lake needs a big water boost every year because of looming factors in its basin.
140 officers sworn into Utah's newest law enforcement division. Here's what they'll do

140 officers sworn into Utah's newest law enforcement division. Here's what they'll do

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 3:04 p.m.

Utah swore in 140 officers Monday to a newly formed law enforcement division that essentially consolidates all of the state's natural resource officers into one agency.
Supreme Court declines to hear Utah's public lands case. What happens next?

Supreme Court declines to hear Utah's public lands case. What happens next?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 12:11 p.m.

The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to take up Utah's public lands lawsuit, but those for and against the case believe the argument isn't over.
Midway's popular Ice Castles set to open after warm delay

Midway's popular Ice Castles set to open after warm delay

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 10:33 p.m.

Ice Castles is returning to Midway on Wednesday after a warmer start to this winter.
Study says 2 key crops are harming Great Salt Lake; state unsure on recommendations

Study says 2 key crops are harming Great Salt Lake; state unsure on recommendations

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 12:01 p.m.

A new study finds two agricultural crops are major contributors to Great Salt Lake's water woes, but the researchers behind it and state officials have different opinions when it comes to solutions.
Utah names new wildlife director

Utah names new wildlife director

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 6:36 p.m.

Utah now has a new top wildlife official, who is a familiar face within the state's wildlife agency.
Advisories issued as snow returns to northern and central Utah

Advisories issued as snow returns to northern and central Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 4:23 p.m.

Utah's next storm could bring some valley snow in Utah's northern half and up to a foot of snow in high-elevation areas like the upper Cottonwood canyons.
Taylorsville police search for person who reportedly 'slashed' 2 men after asking for money

Taylorsville police search for person who reportedly 'slashed' 2 men after asking for money

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 7:52 a.m.

Police said Friday they were still looking for a person who they say reportedly "slashed" two men with a knife after being "upset" about the amount of money they gave him Thursday night.
Illinois man files class action lawsuit over experience during Park City Mountain strike

Illinois man files class action lawsuit over experience during Park City Mountain strike

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 5:13 p.m.

An Illinois man filed a class action lawsuit against Vail Resorts over Park City Mountain's strike-related disruptions, which he called a "nightmare."
Dozens of Utah firefighters head to California to help battle Los Angeles area fires

Dozens of Utah firefighters head to California to help battle Los Angeles area fires

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 4:37 p.m.

Over 60 Utah firefighters are heading to California to help battle a series of devastating fires in the Los Angeles area.
These were Utah's 7 new fishing records set over the past year

These were Utah's 7 new fishing records set over the past year

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 4:08 p.m.

Several anglers left 2024 with a fascinating new Utah fishing story to tell by landing in the state's record book.
Why Salt Lake City is changing its garbage day schedule for first time since the '80s

Why Salt Lake City is changing its garbage day schedule for first time since the '80s

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 8:22 a.m.

Salt Lake City is changing its garbage collection schedule next month for the first time since the 1980s.
Driver dies after being hit while standing by broken-down truck along Brigham City I-15 exit

Driver dies after being hit while standing by broken-down truck along Brigham City I-15 exit

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 7:57 a.m.

A driver died after being struck by a vehicle while standing outside his vehicle that had broken down along an I-15 exit Wednesday night.
Salt Lake City's newest apartments took about a decade to finish but hit a big need

Salt Lake City's newest apartments took about a decade to finish but hit a big need

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 5:06 p.m.

Officials of Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County gathered together Wednesday morning to formally open the 144 South affordable housing apartment complex.