Environment

The Provo River in Provo Canyon on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. The levees along the river have been dec...
Britt Johnson

Levees along Provo River are no longer up to current standards

Now, businesses and homes along the Provo River are considered to be on a flood plain. Updates to these Provo levees would cost big.
7 hours ago
Utah State Parks is expecting large crowds to hit parks this Labor Day weekend....
Heather Peterson

Utah State Parks expecting huge crowds this Labor Day weekend

Labor Day is considered to be the last weekend of summer and Utah State Parks are expecting this year's celebration to be a big one.
16 hours ago
Mosquitoes hit northern Utah...
Britt Johnson

Floodwater mosquitoes hit hard in northern Utah

A large influx of mosquitoes in northern Utah has hit hard after recent flooding led to a boom in mosquito population.
1 day ago
A brown and white barred owl sits in front of a green background....
Mariah Maynes

Animal welfare groups oppose plan to hunt barred owls

A letter signed by several animal welfare groups expressed opposition to a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plan to hunt invasive barred owls in the Pacific Northwest.
2 days ago
allen park mosaic reads "every flower enjoys the air it breathes"...
Heather Peterson

“Arts and Sciences in the Wild”: New plans for Allen Park released

After a year and a half of work, the new plans for Allen Park are out and ready for the public's comments.
2 days ago
FILE: Air quality is poor due to wildfire smoke in the Salt Lake Valley on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. ...
Adam Small

More wildfire smoke headed to the Wasatch Front

SALT LAKE CITY —  Enjoy these clear skies while you can. More wildfire smoke is on its way to the Wasatch Front. According to KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson, wildfire smoke starts to build in as early as tomorrow afternoon. Utahns can expect the smoke to stick around as University of Utah kicks off their season […]
2 days ago
Ranger the dog was treated after he was found with shrapnel all throughout his body. (Angel Paws Ve...
Emma Keddington

Dog left for dead in Roosevelt brings light to a widespread issue

Ranger the dog was found with shrapnel all over his body. A rescuer wants his story to bring light to a tragic problem.
2 days ago
Bright red kokanee salmon move through clear water....
Mariah Maynes

Fall colors: on trees and in lakes this September and October

Leaves aren't the only things that change colors when fall arrives. The Utah DWR said that kokanee salmon also take on a new hue.
3 days ago
FILE: Glen Merrill, hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, speaks to membe...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Scientists stumped by unusual weather patterns

Scientists are seeing some unusual weather patterns that even 40 years of data isn't helping them understand.
3 days ago
National Park Service ranger Melissa Hulls, the visitor and resource protection supervisor for Arch...
Mariah Maynes

National Park Service celebrates 108th anniversary

The National Park Service celebrated 108 years of management and conservation on August 25, 2024.
4 days ago
A photo of 76-year-old Francis Userovici, a missing hiker in Arches National Park. (National Park S...
Mariah Maynes

Search underway for missing hiker in Arches National Park

Search and rescue teams have began efforts to locate a 76-year-old missing hiker in Arches National Park. His family last saw him on Aug. 13.
4 days ago
Search and rescue operations continue in the search for Chenoa Nickerson, who went missing after a ...
Emma Keddington

Search continues for woman missing after Colorado River flash flood at Grand Canyon National Park

33-year-old Arizona woman Chenoa Nickerson went missing after a flash flood struck Grand Canyon National Park.
4 days ago
Utahns David Bell (left), Jeannine Skinner (middle) and Pete On (right) all lost their lives on a c...
Kyle Remund

Family and friends pay homage to three Utahns who lost their lives in the Sierra Nevada mountains

Utahns Jeannine Skinner, David Bell and Pete On lost their lives on Friday night in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
4 days ago
Thunderstorm moves over Daybreak, Utah on June 3, 2023. Parts of Utah have been issued a severe thu...
Emma Keddington

Severe thunderstorm warning in place for parts of Utah

The Salt Lake City National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts Utah until 8 p.m. Sunday evening.
5 days ago
The Colorado River is pictured near Moab in Grand County on Friday, April, 26, 2024. A flood watch ...
Kennedy Camarena

Parts of Utah under flood watch starting at noon on Sunday

A flood watch is in effect from noon through the rest of the day on Sunday for portions of Utah due to heavy rainfall.
5 days ago
Skyler Granath (left) with his brother Bridger Granath (right). Skyler was killed in a lightning ac...
Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Fundraiser to help family of two brothers, struck by lightning

A fundraiser is being held on Sunday to help with a family's medical and funeral expenses after two brothers were struck by lightning.
6 days ago
A popular outdoor shooting range in Kaysville will close to the public on Aug. 25, 2024....
Eric Cabrera

Public closure of outdoor shooting range in Kaysville leaves hundreds confused

The public closure of an outdoor shooting range in Kaysville has left hundreds asking why. Davis County says they plan to reopen soon.
6 days ago
Governor Spencer Cox has issued a state of emergency due to recent flooding in Utah....
Michelle Lee

Gov. Cox issues a state of emergency due to flooding in Utah

Governor Spencer Cox has issued a state of emergency in Utah due to recent flooding.
6 days ago
Authorities say a man in his 40s died after a paddleboarding accident at Quail Creek State Park thi...
Michelle Lee

Man dead after paddleboarding accident at Quail Creek State Park

Authorities say a man in his 40s died after a paddleboarding accident at Quail Creek State Park this afternoon. His death is still under investigation.
6 days ago
Image of jetskiers on Pineview Reservoir, parts of which are under algae bloom warnings...
Sam Herrera

Algae bloom warnings in place in parts of Pineview Reservoir

The Weber-Morgan Health Department announced Thursday that parts of the Pineview Reservoir are under algae bloom warnings.
7 days ago
great salt lake, which is facing water level issues after a very hot summer...
Adam Small

The summer heat could cost the Great Salt Lake more water than normal, lose much of its year-long progress, officials say

The Deputy Great Salt Lake Commissioner said the lake normally loses 2 to 2.5 feet every summer from evaporation and upstream diversions.
7 days ago
A powerful string of thunderstorms moved north across northern Utah. Thunderstorms left behind an i...
Britt Johnson

Recent Utah rain sends the state closer to average water levels

Utah's recent summer rain brought the state's water levels up. Now, the state is extremely close to average water levels.
7 days ago
Before you decide whether your lawn needs renovating, figure out why it is damaged....
Michelle Lee

A guide to renovating your lawn after a long, hot summer

This summer was so hot that it did quite a bit of damage to most people’s lawns. Here are some tips for renovating your lawn to transform it back to lush green.
7 days ago
Governor Spencer Cox has issued a state of emergency due to recent flooding in Utah....
Adam Small

Scattered thunderstorms expected along the Wasatch Front, flash flooding in the national parks

More scattered rain and thunderstorms and 'probable' flash flooding are forecasted along the Wasatch Front both Thursday afternoon and evening, as well as Friday afternoon.
8 days ago