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This Utah locale named among top places in the world to visit in 2026
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
What do Bangkok, Winnie-the-Pooh's England and Deer Valley, Utah, have in common? Probably nothing, other than they're on The New York Times' list of 52 places to go in 2026.
Winter weather advisories issued for Utah valleys ahead of arriving snowstorm
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Jan. 7 - 9:25 p.m. | Save Story
At least one more storm is headed Utah's way before things begin to settle down, which this time includes more valley snow.
5 lessons learned about the Great Salt Lake in 2025 outlined in new report
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Jan. 7 - 1:46 p.m. | Save Story
A new report outlines new water consumption data trends and other lessons learned about the Great Salt Lake over the past year.
Avalanche danger high in northern Utah backcountry, forecasters warn
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
Recent storms and wind-drifted snow have created unstable conditions, and experts are urging people who are trekking in the backcountry to take extra precautions.
Where to watch bald eagles in Utah in celebration of America 250
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
This year marks the U.S.'s 250th birthday, and one way to celebrate is to view one of its more majestic symbols, which has a home in Utah.
Weekend snowstorm brings long-awaited boost to Utah winter businesses
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
A weekend snowstorm delivered a much-needed boost to winter recreation businesses in Utah's Ogden Valley.
Congress rejects Trump's $1B cut to National Park Service in latest spending bill
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 6 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The National Park Service will maintain its current budget after congressional appropriators rejected a request from President Donald Trump to slash the agency's budget by $1 billion for the 2026 fiscal year.
Photo gallery: Christmas bird count in Utah fosters community engagement
Tess Crowley, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 6 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
When the group of bird counters gathered Sunday morning for the state's annual Christmas Bird Count wrap-up, the sounds of children's voices added to the excitement.
Search ends for mountain lions after solo hiker fatally attacked on Colorado trail
Matthew Brown, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 5 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
The search for mountain lions along a remote trail in Colorado where a solo hiker was fatally attacked ended Monday after authorities killed two of the predators — including one with human DNA on its paws — but could not find a third.
Zion to enforce new Zion–Mt. Carmel Highway large vehicle restrictions in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 5 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
Zion National Park remains about as busy as ever, but park officials are reminding visitors in advance of a big change coming to one of its iconic routes that will be implemented this summer.
2025: Ordinary Utahns doing extraordinary things in their sports
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 4 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
During the past year, ordinary Utahns did extraordinary things in various sports. Each is inspiring in his or her own way. They epitomize determination and perseverance.
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.
