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16 New 'Avalanche Towers' are Coming to Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon
It's no secret that Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon is prone to avalanches. World War II-era artillery cannons have been utilized by ski areas and state officials to remotely trigger avalanches for decades, but the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is preparing for a new era. UDOT recently ...
Officials remind public of fire restrictions ahead of holiday weekend
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District is reminding the public about Stage 1 fire restrictions ahead of the Independence Day holiday and holiday weekend. These restrictions apply to BLM-managed lands within the counties of Box Elder, Cache,, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch and Weber. Additionally, the WDD fire prevention order is still in effect.
Woman drowns at Little Dell Reservoir
SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah — A Salt Lake City woman drowned at Little Dell Reservoir Tuesday night. According to a press release, police recovered the body of 29-year-old Hailey Mason from Little Dell Reservoir at approximately 9:45 p.m. The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office reports that at around 2...
Rising costs of insurance and other travel expenses has majority of drivers reconsidering summer travel plans
SALT LAKE CITY — If I asked you to name the one thing that might have you rethinking making a summer road trip, do gas prices immediately come to your mind? Turns out, that’s the number one thing making people think twice about a long summer drive according to a new survey shared with the KSL Investigators by Experian.
Community advocates continue call for affordable housing in SEG/SLC plan
SALT LAKE CITY — Community advocates are continuing a call for affordable housing to be part of any plans to revitalize downtown, arguing that ticket fees that would go to Salt Lake City to help pay for more housing are not enough. That was part of the newly proposed...
Great Salt Lake Audubon: Fighting For Free Flight
Birds can’t fly without clean skies to travel through and safe water to drink from. The ecosystem of an area depends on multiple variables including, but not limited to, its air and water cycles. The health and regulation of such patterns are revealed to us by how nature reacts to the behavior of legislators and citizens of Salt Lake Valley.
Shredding Stereotypes: Salt Lake City’s Radical Adventure Riders
As a national program, Radical Adventure Riders (RAR) describes itself as a “movement,” but after speaking with Mel Dahud, Rachael Hall and Carly Sands, three of the RAR Salt Lake City chapter organizers, it has every characteristic of a flourishing community. The first RAR group started in 2017,...
US Marshal’s officers, Unified police on scene of Midvale SWAT operation to capture federal fugitive
MIDVALE, Utah, July 3, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A SWAT operation is underway in Midvale Wednesday afternoon in an attempt to capture a federal fugitive. “UPD is assisting the US Marshal’s on an apprehension of a Federal Fugitive in Midvale,” a Unified Police social media statement says.
Cost of cookout foods see steep price hikes for Independence Day
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — You’re likely spending more this year on your 4th of July cookout. According to the Farm Bureau the average cost of an Independence Day cookout for 10 people is above $71 dollars this year. That's 5% more than in 2023. It's 2% more...
Wildlife Center of Salt Lake City raising money for expansion
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — When the new Wildlife Center of Salt Lake City opened in January, it was a dream come true for the employees and volunteers who staff the facility. The center takes in wild animals that have been hurt, displaced or need medical care. Britnee Chenty said the new center has one goal in mind: “They go back into the wild, that’s our number one priority. It is to get these guys back out where they are supposed to be."
Salt Lake City Sports District Deal: $900M Renovation and Arena Agreement
Salt Lake City is nearing a $900 million deal with Ryan Smith, owner of the NBA's Utah Jazz, for renovations and a new sports district. The agreement mandates teams to play home games at the Delta Center for 30 years or face significant penalties. $900 million deal for arena renovations.
Video: The plan for a new downtown SLC could come with added ticket fees
The plan for a new downtown SLC could come with added ticket fees. We are learning more about the plan as the contract between Salt Lake City and Smith’s Entertainment Group has been revealed. Lindsay Aerts, KSL 5 TV Reporter, joins Dave and guest host Morgan Lyon-Cotti to break down the latest.
What New Physical Development Plan Means for Student Life at the U
Over the past few months, the University of Utah campus planning team has been working on a new Physical Development Plan in efforts to support the Impact 2023 Strategic Plan. This 10-year plan is expected to increase campus capacity and redefine student life at the U. “We want to go...
Lift manufacturer Doppermayr expanding presence in Salt Lake City
Doppelmayr is an Austrian company that builds lifts and people movers for ski areas, urban transport and even amusement parks. The company is involved in local lift projects, such as Deer Valley Resort’s expansion and other additions at Snowbird and Powder Mountain. Doppelmayr announced Monday that it’s doubling the...
60 In 60: #41 Utah’s Simote Pepa (Defensive Tackle)
SALT LAKE CITY – The countdown is on for Hans & Scotty’s 60 in 60 for the 2024 college football season. Landing at No. 41 is Utah Utes defensive tackle Simote Pepa. Pepa becomes the fifth Utah defender to make the list, joining No. 58 Sione Fotu (LB), No. 50 Aliki Vimahi (DT), and No. 43 Smith Snowden (CB).
BYU coach says Utah, others will get ‘rude awakening’ on Big 12 physicality
By Kenny Lee, All Utes: The Big 12 will be adding a few former Pac-12 teams in 2024. They’ll be following in the shadows of BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF, who were invited to join the conference in 2021. There was widespread speculation that they would quickly become top contenders in the league, especially with Texas and Oklahoma’s impending departures. However, their first season in the Big 12 proved otherwise.
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