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Utah home listings surge, signaling shift to buyer’s market
The number of active home-for-sale listings in Utah jumped 33 percent in the past year and a full 66 percent since June 30, 2023, according to the Salt Lake Board of Realtors, as reported on UtahRealEstate.com. The number of homes for sale in the...

This southern Utah community has dealt with contaminated water for years. Now the taps run clean.
(Brooke Larsen | The Salt Lake Tribune) Nate Wallentine, an engineer with Sunrise Engineering, explains the new pump station for a pipeline that delivers water to the Cedar Point neighborhood of Apple Valley on Monday, July 28, 2025. For years,...

Guatemalan officials explore creation of consulate, business ties during Utah visit
OGDEN — Guatemalan authorities hope to soon establish an honorary consulate in Utah and, perhaps by next year, a full-fledged consulate, the leader of Guatemala's Congress said during a visit to Utah. The plans stem from efforts to augment ties...

Susan Powell's disappearance - A complete timeline of events
Susan Powell was a woman living in West Valley City, Utah, who disappeared in December 2009 under mysterious circumstances. Authorities suspected that she was the victim of a murder, and the search for Susan's whereabouts gained national...

Why lanes of I-215 will be closed near Salt Lake City starting Monday
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Department of Transportation officials are advising drivers to plan for extra time in their commutes starting Monday as the department begins a revitalization project for a portion of I-215. Starting Monday, July 28, at 8:00...

Yellowstone National Park Warns Visitors Of "AI-Driven" Misinformation Following Recent Wildlife Social Media Post
With near-record-breaking numbers, Yellowstone National Park is experiencing one of its busiest years yet. However, that comes with some negatives. We have seen several cases of Yellowstone National Park plastered all over social media for...

Dog days of summer are howling!
Hanging onto hot & dry weather! Isolated dry t-storms could bring gusty winds and will keep fire danger high through Thursday night. Temps will only drop a few degrees by the end of the week. SALT LAKE CITY Wednesday: Sunny & hot. Highs: Upper...

Before it builds a spaceport, Utah has to figure out if it’s ‘in the game’
Utah is working toward building a spaceport. But before it can start launching rockets, the new Spaceport Exploration Committee has to figure out how –– and if –– it can be done, weighing factors like location and economic impacts. During the...

When will Utah get relief from smoky, ashy conditions caused by wildfires?
PAGE, Ariz. — It was much worse over the weekend, but on the shores of Lake Powell on Monday, there's still a smell of smoke in the air, along with tiny particles of ash falling as wildfires burn nearby. All of Utah is now dealing with smoky...

Utah has a lot of great hikes. Where does it rank nationally?
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is a great state to hike in with its blend of mountains, red rocks and other natural splendor. So much so that it ranks among the top five states in the nation to hike, when blending in the number of designated parks and...

Salt Lake City’s Multifamily Market Is Positioned for a Comeback
7— By Will Moss of MMG Real Estate Advisors — After a turbulent stretch marked by oversupply and softening rents, Salt Lake City’s multifamily market is showing signs of stabilization in early 2025. Demand is returning, rent declines are easing...

Fluoride Controversy: Utah and Florida Ban Sparks National Debate
Introduction The decision by Utah and Florida to ban Fluoride in public drinking water has ignited a national debate about the role of fluoride in public health. As the FDA considers banning prescription fluoride supplements, the discussion has...

Low-cost green hydrogen and heat pump ‘climate walls’: The best green innovation stories of July 2025
Earth’s atmosphere contains 12.9 trillion metres-cubed of fresh water, and for thousands of years, humans have sought ways to capture that moisture, especially in arid locations. But modern methods of moisture capture are usually power-intensive,...

Millions in mobile home parks face drinking water pollution violations far higher than city utilities
An Associated Press investigation found widespread failures to meet safe drinking water standards in U.S. mobile home parks, where residents often rely on poorly regulated or untested water systems. Michael Phillis, Travis Loller and M.K. Wildeman...

Hot, Dry Weather Continues with Mountain Storm Chances This Week
Hot and dry conditions continue across the region today, with high temperatures running 4 to 8 degrees above normal. You can expect isolated to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon over the San Juans and the Central Divide—mainly producing gusty...

This tiny town is Utah's newest certified Dark Sky place
Dark Sky International is a U.S.-based nonprofit that advocates for preserving dark skies by limiting light pollution at night. Research has shown that light pollution can harm wildlife, disrupt pollinators, and impact human health and safety. “So...

What is a Tsunami? How does it form?
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — While Utah is landlocked and deals more with earthquakes than tsunamis, the news of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the Russian coast spread quickly. Tsunami alerts were posted and issued for the coastal regions of our...
A Utah company won a $2.6M state contract. Then, Gov. Cox’s campaign got its services for free.
Months after a Utah marketing firm won a multimillion-dollar contract to help the state’s Republican leaders influence public opinion on their effort to wrest public lands away from the federal government, it donated $23,000 worth of its services...

Sentry Equipment CEO is an advocate for employee ownership
OCONOMOWOC — Navigating a challenging economic climate is nothing new for Sentry Equipment, which in its 100 years has seen its fair share of turbulent conditions, including the recent pandemic and the current uncertainty around tariffs. CEO Brian...

Hot and dry weather to kick off work week
Cheyenne, Wyo. - While we are starting off the new week, we are looking at another hot and dry day. Temperatures for the area are expected to range from the 80s to the low 100s. We are also anticipating plenty of sunshine. We are also looking at...