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Why national travel writers are telling people to come to Utah in 2026
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 4 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
As 2026 kicks off, people all around the world are starting to plan their travel for the year, and a number of travel publications are suggesting a trip to Utah.
'More than a race': Women's Epic Race empowers women to climb mountains
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 3 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Women's Epic Race is a mountain-based endurance series built around community, empowerment and experience.
Advisories issued as atmospheric river to keep pushing rain, snow into Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 12:59 p.m. | Save Story
Another 2 feet of snow is possible in parts of Utah's mountains over the next few days, as an atmospheric river moves through the West.
5 of the most significant public lands stories of the year
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 2 - 9:09 p.m. | Save Story
Some stories in 2025 managed to break through a blind spot and enter the national conversation on public lands. Well, not all, but it was still a year of consequential changes.
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado
Matthew Brown, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 2 - 7:49 a.m. | Save Story
A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while she was hiking alone in the mountains of northern Colorado on Thursday, in what would be the first fatal attack in more than 25 years, authorities said.
Here are 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
From SNAP soda restrictions to new alcohol ID requirements, here are 25 new laws that take effect in Utah on Jan. 1.
Tracy Aviary hosting bilingual Christmas Bird Count event in outreach effort to Latino community
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 9:28 a.m. | Save Story
Tracy Aviary is hosting a bilingual Christmas Bird Count event at its Pia Okwai location in South Salt Lake to encourage involvement among the Latino community.
Utah reaches New Year's with one of its lowest snowpacks. Will the trend continue?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's snowpack collection remains below normal for New Year's Day, the state's unofficial halfway point in snow collection, but there are signs it could change.
What to know as Utah rings in 2026 with more rain, snow in the forecast
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
A mix of valley rain and mountain snow is expected to impact the state at the beginning of the new year.
Winter finally arrives at Utah ski resorts after weekend snowfall
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Dec. 30 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Fresh snowfall over the weekend brought improved conditions, more open terrain, and plenty of excitement for Utah skiers and snowboarders.
Tooele residents to welcome 2026 with annual plunge into frigid Stansbury Lake
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 30 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Dozens will splash into the new year on Thursday during the annual Ice Breaker Plunge at Stansbury Lake.
2025 was 'insane' year for Utah wildfires. Will it continue in 2026?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Wildfires burned more land in Utah this year than in the past three years combined, resulting in greater structural loss, as well. Experts are tracking weather that could indicate next year's risks.
Northern Utah finally gets snow, skiers and snowboarders couldn't be happier
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
After weeks of waiting, winter finally showed up in northern Utah.
This Utah resort named best spot for snowboarding in the US
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 28 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
USA Today named Brighton Resort as the best spot for snowboarding in 2025.
Low snow doesn't mean no avalanche risk, Utah experts say
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Avalanche experts say lower snow totals this season can be misleading — just because there's less snow doesn't mean the risk has disappeared.
Salt Lake City breaks Christmas record; winter weather advisories issued across Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Dec. 26 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
Christmas will remain warm and windy across the state, but a dose of more seasonal weather is on tap for this weekend.
Gray wolves one step closer to losing federal protection
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 25 - 11:17 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. House passed a bill last week removing federal protections for gray wolves in the lower 48 states.
North Ogden Divide to get gates to enable closure for avalanches in bad weather
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 25 - 7:10 a.m. | Save Story
The North Ogden Divide, the mountainous road east of North Ogden, will install gates to close in the event of avalanches or hazardous driving conditions.
