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Police searching for 'fugitive gang member' who evaded traffic stop in central Utah
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 30 - 12:26 p.m. | Save Story
County officials are searching for an "armed and dangerous" fugitive who fled from police during a traffic stop in central Utah Saturday.
Green River nuclear energy plans revived, add to Utah's potential nuclear portfolio
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated May 28 - 2:56 p.m. | Save Story
Two firms are teaming to revive a nuclear power initiative in Green River that dates back nearly 20 years, adding to Utah's potential portfolio of nuclear energy.
Central Utah farmers report worst conditions they've ever seen after dry winter
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 27 - 8:44 p.m. | Save Story
Central Utah farmers said a combination of drought, frost and strong winds has created some of the worst conditions they have ever seen.
Scandinavian Heritage Festival connects many Utahns to Sanpete County
Arianne Brown, KSL | Updated May 22 - 11:41 a.m. | Save Story
For the past 50 years, the Scandinavian Heritage Festival, set for this weekend, has been held to celebrate pioneers who settled Sanpete County in the late 1800s.
Firefighters determine cause of wildfire burning Utah's Fishlake National Forest
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated May 16 - 1:33 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters have determined the cause of a wildfire that sparked in central Utah on Wednesday and quickly became the largest wildfire in the state so far this year.
Sevier middle school students honor veterans through America 250 mural
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 16 - 9:13 a.m. | Save Story
Sevier County middle schoolers hope to bring the community together through a mural they designed at a local park to honor veterans and commemorate the country's 250th anniversary.
KSL's Mini 5: Piute State Park
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 14 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
Located in Junction, in Piute County, the park had about 1,800 visitors during the last fiscal year. For park manager Lance Eliason, the quiet is exactly what makes the park special.
Wild Horse Fire reaches 1,000 acres in Millard County, road closures in effect
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated May 13 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
Gusty winds are fueling a large wildfire southwest of Leamington, in Millard County, that grew to an estimated 1,000 acres on Wednesday,
Human-caused Grover Fire burns 11 acres in Wayne County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 13 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Crews respond to human-caused Grover Fire in Wayne County on Wednesday, 11 acres burned, according to officials.
KSL's Mini 5: Territorial Statehouse State Park
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 13 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
The Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum is a place many drivers on Interstate 15 might have passed without realizing its importance. The building once served as Utah's territorial capital.
Utah increases fishing limits at 2 reservoirs affected by subpar snowpack
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 12 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah wildlife officials are implementing emergency fishing measures at a pair of reservoirs in the state over low reservoir levels.
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.
New Millard County wildfire deemed human-caused; structures no longer at risk
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated May 8 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
The Maple Road Fire started Friday in Millard County east of Holden and has burned just over 3 acres.
Monroe receives $1M from USDA to drill well amid depleted water resources
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 27 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
On Monday, Monroe received $1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to drill a new well and build other infrastructure to provide an additional water source for residents.
Crews responding to human caused Hop Fire burning in Juab County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated April 24 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
A new wildfire has burned an estimated 20 to 25 acres east of Nephi in Juab County.
Creekstone Energy secures largest solar lease in Utah history to help power Delta Gigasite
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 23 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Creekstone Energy's plan to construct a massive data center in Millard County took another step forward with the company securing a long-term solar lease on Utah school trust lands.
Utah man charged with illegally hunting bobcats
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 23 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
A central Utah man with a history of poaching-related convictions has been charged with illegally hunting bobcats.
Ephraim Utah Temple open house to be held in September, dedication in October
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 20 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that the Ephraim Utah Temple will be dedicated on Oct. 11, with an open house from Sept. 2 to Sept. 19.
