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DWR discovers more efficient way to decontaminate boats from quagga mussels
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted May 16 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
The lines to decontaminate boats from quagga mussels were once hours long, but DWR has developed a new way for boats to exit the line in just minutes.
'A forest of dead trees': University of Utah study looks at new insect killing Utah's fir trees
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 7:43 a.m. | Save Story
A small, invasive insect that can only travel via wind or by latching onto birds and other animals is setting up shop within Utah's long-stressed conifer forests and wrecking havoc on some portions of the state's subalpine fir population.
Utah 'encouraged' by new Colorado River cuts; 'progress' made on long-term plan
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
A Colorado River water reduction plan that Utah and six other states agreed to is now being implemented while the states hash out a long-term agreement.
Small town swarmed by Mormon crickets
Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV | Posted May 15 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Mormon crickets are a species of insect that has seen a resurgence in recent years due to drought and are out again this year in full force in Northern Nevada and some parts of Utah.
Utah resort owner to run Zion concessions, marking 1st change in 5 decades
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 12:40 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah company with ties to several Utah resorts is set to take over Zion National Park concessions beginning next year.
Great Salt Lake's southern arm reaches 'significant' level as spring rise slows down
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 14 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
The Great Salt Lake's southern arm has reached a "significant" level before the lake's expected summer drop.
Wildlife officials continue to track for fish species illegally introduced at Utah reservoir
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 14 - 9:25 p.m. | Save Story
Utah wildlife officials say they are still tracking Strawberry Reservoir after a fish was found illegally dumped in the reservoir over the winter.
Despite warning signs, vehicles getting stuck in muddy Bonneville Salt Flats
Adam Small, KSL Newsradio | Posted May 14 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
This time of year, the famous Bonneville Salt Flats might look the same on the surface, but experts warn that what's under that salt is very different now.
Salt Lake County SAR preps for hiking rescues with fitness test
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted May 14 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County Search and Rescue spent Monday night prepping for an expected busy summer season, by putting the team to the test at one of the places they respond to frequently.
'Cherished' southern Utah site expected to be closed for 2 months this summer
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 11:09 a.m. | Save Story
One of the "most cherished recreation sites" within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument will be closed for a large chunk of the summer.
Provo business expands 'Timp Badge' tradition with challenge for 10 Utah peaks
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
A local outdoors business revived a beloved Timp Badge tradition for hiking Mount Timpanogos is expanding the challenge to 10 peaks in Utah.
Bear River pipeline no longer an option to aid in northern Utah growth
Megan Banta, Salt Lake Tribune | Posted May 13 - 7:42 a.m. | Save Story
One of Utah's top lawmakers said the state shouldn't follow the plan while he and another state legislator talked about how the Legislature has "fundamentally reshaped things" to help save the Great Salt Lake.
Without tipsters, wildlife poaching cases in Utah would go largely unsolved
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted May 12 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns are encouraged to call the Utah Division of Wildlife resources with tips that often end up being invaluable in leading investigators to poachers.
St. George horseman completes one of the world's toughest endurance races
E. George Goold, St. George News | Posted May 11 - 7:40 p.m. | Save Story
The Gaucho Derby is a 500-kilometer horse race through some of the most rugged mountain terrain in the world, and it was conquered by a St. George local.
See stunning Utah photos of the northern lights
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted May 11 - 10:47 a.m. | Save Story
People across Utah stayed up late to watch stunning views of the northern lights.
'Potentially historic' geomagnetic storm could produce northern lights in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
A "potentially historic" geomagnetic storm is forecast for this weekend and it appears Utahns might be able to catch a glimpse of an aurora borealis from it.
New Utah-focused exhibit comes to Hogle Zoo
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Hogle Zoo's new Aline W. Skaggs Wild Utah exhibit opened Thursday, giving visitors a chance to discover "the wonder in our backyards," zoo president and CEO Doug Lund said.
An 'iconic' art installation is coming to Salt Lake City's old Raging Waters site
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
The future Glendale Park will be home to Salt Lake City's next "iconic" public art installation, the city's mayor says.
