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Cove near one of Utah’s most popular swimming holes is closed after two cows died in it

Cove near one of Utah’s most popular swimming holes is closed after two cows died in it

By Brian Maffly • 20h ago

Drought on tap to intensify over U.S. Southwest

Drought on tap to intensify over U.S. Southwest

Drought on tap to intensify over U.S. Southwest

By Susan Montoya Bryan | The Associated Press • 2d ago

Uranium makes feds’ list of minerals ‘critical’ to national security, setting off a debate in Utah and beyond

Uranium makes feds’ list of minerals ‘critical’ to national security, setting off a debate in Utah and beyond

Uranium makes feds’ list of minerals ‘critical’ to national security, setting off a debate in Utah and beyond

By Brian Maffly • 2d ago

Why is Utah’s Alta Ski Area pushing for a tram up iconic Mount Baldy?

Why is Utah’s Alta Ski Area pushing for a tram up iconic Mount Baldy?

Why is Utah’s Alta Ski Area pushing for a tram up iconic Mount Baldy?

By Brian Maffly • 3d ago

EPA blocks some media from Pruitt water contaminants summit

EPA blocks some media from Pruitt water contaminants summit

EPA blocks some media from Pruitt water contaminants summit

By The Associated Press • 3d ago

Toxic cloud caused by Hawaii volcano lava emerges over ocean

Toxic cloud caused by Hawaii volcano lava emerges over ocean

Toxic cloud caused by Hawaii volcano lava emerges over ocean

By Caleb Jones and Audrey McAvoy | The Associated Press • 4d ago

Utah appeals court delays trial of activist accused of trying to harm cattle by closing gate

Utah appeals court delays trial of activist accused of trying to harm cattle by closing gate

Utah appeals court delays trial of activist accused of trying to harm cattle by closing gate

By Brian Maffly • 4d ago

Utah teens who persuaded lawmakers to recognize climate change join Gov. Herbert at resolution signing

Utah teens who persuaded lawmakers to recognize climate change join Gov. Herbert at resolution signing

Utah teens who persuaded lawmakers to recognize climate change join Gov. Herbert at resolution signing

By The Associated Press • 5d ago

New technologies could help Utahns save water — but are we willing to use them?

New technologies could help Utahns save water — but are we willing to use them?

New technologies could help Utahns save water — but are we willing to use them?

By Emma Penrod • 5d ago

Utah’s Kanarraville starts charging visitors $8 to hike popular slot canyon

Utah’s Kanarraville starts charging visitors $8 to hike popular slot canyon

Utah’s Kanarraville starts charging visitors $8 to hike popular slot canyon

By Brian Maffly • May 16

‘The divide holds up’: How two rural Utah counties disagree on most everything, but especially environmental policies

‘The divide holds up’: How two rural Utah counties disagree on most everything, but especially environmental policies

‘The divide holds up’: How two rural Utah counties disagree on most everything, but especially environmental policies

Courtney Tanner

By Courtney Tanner • May 16

In a potential boon to rural Utah, judge overturns Oakland’s ban on coal shipments through its port

In a potential boon to rural Utah, judge overturns Oakland’s ban on coal shipments through its port

In a potential boon to rural Utah, judge overturns Oakland’s ban on coal shipments through its port

By Brian Maffly • May 15

Siding with a Utah developer, a U.S. judge just scrapped California’s ban on coal shipments

Siding with a Utah developer, a U.S. judge just scrapped California’s ban on coal shipments

Siding with a Utah developer, a U.S. judge just scrapped California’s ban on coal shipments

By Janie Har | The Associated Press • May 15

5 states join Utah in legal fight over Washington state coal-export terminal

5 states join Utah in legal fight over Washington state coal-export terminal

5 states join Utah in legal fight over Washington state coal-export terminal

By Phuong Le | The Associated Press • May 12

Feds block government archaeologists from speaking at a major science conference

Feds block government archaeologists from speaking at a major science conference

Feds block government archaeologists from speaking at a major science conference

By Brian Maffly • May 11

San Juan County judge rejects delay in felony gate-closing case, but moves activists’ May 23 trial to Price

San Juan County judge rejects delay in felony gate-closing case, but moves activists’ May 23 trial to Price

San Juan County judge rejects delay in felony gate-closing case, but moves activists’ May 23 trial to Price

By Brian Maffly • May 11

Many Utahns’ electricity bills will shrink this summer — and there could be even more savings in the works

Many Utahns’ electricity bills will shrink this summer — and there could be even more savings in the works

Many Utahns’ electricity bills will shrink this summer — and there could be even more savings in the works

By Emma Penrod • May 10

Utah public-lands bill that would protect 1 million acres, establish a Jurassic National Monument is drawing fire from conservation groups

Utah public-lands bill that would protect 1 million acres, establish a Jurassic National Monument is drawing fire from conservation groups

Utah public-lands bill that would protect 1 million acres, establish a Jurassic National Monument is drawing fire from conservation groups

By Brian Maffly • May 9

Diesel Brother and monster truck enthusiast Dave Sparks buys Utah’s Fremont Island in Great Salt Lake

Diesel Brother and monster truck enthusiast Dave Sparks buys Utah’s Fremont Island in Great Salt Lake

Diesel Brother and monster truck enthusiast Dave Sparks buys Utah’s Fremont Island in Great Salt Lake

By Brian Maffly • May 9

As felony trial looms, activists seek appeal in San Juan County gate-closing trial

As felony trial looms, activists seek appeal in San Juan County gate-closing trial

As felony trial looms, activists seek appeal in San Juan County gate-closing trial

By Brian Maffly • May 8

Feds grant Utah’s largest coal producer a royalty discount worth up to $19 million for mining hard-to-reach deposits

Feds grant Utah’s largest coal producer a royalty discount worth up to $19 million for mining hard-to-reach deposits

Feds grant Utah’s largest coal producer a royalty discount worth up to $19 million for mining hard-to-reach deposits

By Brian Maffly • May 7

I briefly won my battle with myrtle spurge, and all it took was a minor head injury and some chemical burns

I briefly won my battle with myrtle spurge, and all it took was a minor head injury and some chemical burns

I briefly won my battle with myrtle spurge, and all it took was a minor head injury and some chemical burns

By Erin Alberty • May 7

How a ‘waterwise’ ornamental plant has taken over Wasatch foothills

How a ‘waterwise’ ornamental plant has taken over Wasatch foothills

How a ‘waterwise’ ornamental plant has taken over Wasatch foothills

By Brian Maffly • May 7

Dozens of wild horses found dead amid Southwest drought

Dozens of wild horses found dead amid Southwest drought

Dozens of wild horses found dead amid Southwest drought

By Felicia Fonseca | The Associated Press • May 6

‘Everyone thinks about quitting’: Utah runners are put to the test during the Salt Flats 100 mile endurance race

‘Everyone thinks about quitting’: Utah runners are put to the test during the Salt Flats 100 mile endurance race

‘Everyone thinks about quitting’: Utah runners are put to the test during the Salt Flats 100 mile endurance race

By Brian Maffly • May 5