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Brighton resident charged with threatening, pointing shotgun at snowboarder

Brighton resident charged with threatening, pointing shotgun at snowboarder

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 28 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Brighton man was charged Thursday with aggravated assault and accused of pointing a shotgun at a backcountry skier who went on his property on Feb. 26.
'Critical time of year': Zion National Park closes some climbing areas as peregrine falcons return

'Critical time of year': Zion National Park closes some climbing areas as peregrine falcons return

Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News  |  Posted March 28 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Zion National Park has temporarily closed some climbing routes in the spring and summer used by peregrine falcons for nesting.
Rain, snow to impact many parts of Utah throughout Easter weekend

Rain, snow to impact many parts of Utah throughout Easter weekend

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 27 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

It might be spring, but winter weather remains in Utah's forecast for Easter weekend as the end of the traditional snowpack collection period nears.
Trapped by ice, stranded fishermen share story of how they made it back to shore

Trapped by ice, stranded fishermen share story of how they made it back to shore

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 27 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two men recently had a fishing trip that they won't forget anytime soon. While on a boat, the two men, in their 70s, were trapped by ice at Porcupine Reservoir, in Cache Valley, south of Logan.
Ground breaks on $60M luxury resort not far from Zion National Park

Ground breaks on $60M luxury resort not far from Zion National Park

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Construction is now underway on a new hot springs-centric luxury resort that project officials say will "redefine" hospitality options in southwest Utah when it opens next year.
After 2023 scare, Idaho cracks down on destructive invasive species

After 2023 scare, Idaho cracks down on destructive invasive species

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 26 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's northern neighbor is taking on a pesky invasive species that knows no boundaries.
Running on starlight: Local amateur astronomers participate in annual Messier Marathon

Running on starlight: Local amateur astronomers participate in annual Messier Marathon

Ryan Boyce for KSL.com  |  Posted March 25 - 9:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Racing against cold, fatigue and time, these stellar athletes scanned the sky, hoping to locate, identify and photograph 110 deep-sky objects all in one night.
Authorities ID brothers attacked, 1 fatally, by a mountain lion in California

Authorities ID brothers attacked, 1 fatally, by a mountain lion in California

Associated Press  |  Posted March 25 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities have identified the brothers who were attacked, one fatally, by a mountain lion in Northern California during the weekend.
From garage to global: The journey of Utah's most-trusted company, Ski Butlers

From garage to global: The journey of Utah's most-trusted company, Ski Butlers

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted March 25 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

What began as a small business in a garage in Park City in 2004 now serves 50 mountain resorts worldwide and was recently ranked as the most trustworthy company in the state of Utah.
Utah's Little Sahara expecting twice as many visitors Easter weekend than last year

Utah's Little Sahara expecting twice as many visitors Easter weekend than last year

Sky Mundell, KSL.com  |  Posted March 25 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Little Sahara Recreation Area is expecting a surge of visitor numbers this Easter weekend that is expected to be double what they were in previous years.
Washington County approves agreement for raven population control in desert reserve

Washington County approves agreement for raven population control in desert reserve

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted March 23 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ravens who prey on juvenile desert tortoises in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve will be subjected to "birth control" in the near future following a decision made by the Washington County Commission.
Olympian and hopefuls break in Utah's biggest outdoor climbing wall at Millcreek City Hall

Olympian and hopefuls break in Utah's biggest outdoor climbing wall at Millcreek City Hall

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted March 23 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Professional speed climbers flew up an outdoor climbing wall to showcase the efforts of Millcreek toward bridging the gap between a growing sport and the public.
Zion National Park explores big traffic changes near south entrance

Zion National Park explores big traffic changes near south entrance

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 23 - 12:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zion National Park officials are weighing big changes to traffic flow at its south entrance as park visitation remains about as high as it has ever been.
Second gentleman, White House official tout federal funding to remove lead pipes in SLC

Second gentleman, White House official tout federal funding to remove lead pipes in SLC

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. second gentleman Doug Emhoff announced federal funds to upgrade the City Creek water treatment plant and remove lead pipes in Salt Lake City.
Cox optimistic Utah will end up with 'fair' Colorado River allocation as negotiations continue

Cox optimistic Utah will end up with 'fair' Colorado River allocation as negotiations continue

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 2:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he's "optimistic" Utah and the six other Colorado River Basins states will be able to reach an agreement on how to share the river's vital water supply.
Grant program to fund coast-to-coast bicycle path without hitting a road

Grant program to fund coast-to-coast bicycle path without hitting a road

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted March 22 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

An ambitious plan for a biking and walking route stretching from Washington, D.C., to Washington state without using a road has been in the works for several years.
No resolution in battle over 'key connection' to Logan trails

No resolution in battle over 'key connection' to Logan trails

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted March 22 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Logan trail users hoping to exercise in the spring weather have been running into a newly constructed gate, blocking access to the canyon and university, in a contentious property rights dispute.
Utah will soon study Utah Lake, but officials don't know if it will yield 'big water savings'

Utah will soon study Utah Lake, but officials don't know if it will yield 'big water savings'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 4:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Initial work is already underway for a new study of Utah Lake to see if there's a way it can provide more water to the Great Salt Lake, but experts aren't sure what results it will yield.
Great Salt Lake's levels are now as high as last year's peak. How much more will it gain?

Great Salt Lake's levels are now as high as last year's peak. How much more will it gain?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

How much the Great Salt Lake gains this year is to be determined, but a new ballpark estimate offers hope that it could reach an "important" marker this year.