Environment
Crews update 'biotower' project after public feedback
— A biotower project on Salt Lake City's west side is moving forward with design modifications after neighborhood residents raised complaints during a public feedback process.
Scattered thunderstorms with a flash flood risk over the next few days
— Scattered thunderstorms with a risk of localized flash flooding are expected across Utah through Friday, before conditions dry out and improve for the weekend.
Afternoon forecast for Sept. 16, 2026
— KSL's evening forecast for September 16, 2026 predicts scattered thunderstorms across southern and eastern Utah, slight storm chances in the north through Friday, and drier conditions expected along the Wasatch Front…
Utahns bought more efficient cars when gas prices rose
— A study or report finds that Utah residents shifted toward buying more fuel-efficient vehicles during periods of rising gas prices.
New wildfire sparks, grows to 60 acres on Fremont Island on Great Salt Lake
— A lightning-caused wildfire on Fremont Island in the Great Salt Lake has grown to about 60 acres, with crews using airboats to reach the island since the lake's high salinity makes it unusable as a water source for…More: ABC 4 , KJZZ , KSL , KUTV 2News All 5 reports
What you need to know before hunting waterfowl in Utah
— The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources outlines requirements for waterfowl hunting season, including HIP numbers and federal duck stamps, plus tips for a successful hunt.
New sustainable thermal energy center opens in Vineyard
— Corix opened a new district thermal energy center in Vineyard's Utah City development, reusing waste heat to heat and cool buildings, which the company says will cut energy costs and grid demand.
Warm and stormy - Wednesday, September 16
— A local weather forecast update for Wednesday, September 16, describing warm temperatures with stormy conditions expected.
Green Tips: Eat local
— A weekly 'Green Tips' column from Recycle Utah promotes eating locally sourced food, highlighting environmental and economic benefits, and references the nonprofit's recent 100 Mile Meal event.
STREAM CENTER LIVE ON NEWS4UTAH+
— A News4Utah+ livestream segment discusses dust from a construction project for new housing developments in Eagle Mountain affecting nearby homes.
Wild Seeing: Wild about bats
— An essay on Utah's native bats, including the little brown bat, covering their ecology, echolocation, threats like white-nose syndrome, and their protected legal status in Utah.
Morning weather forecast for September 16, 2026
— A routine daily weather forecast for Utah, noting morning showers Wednesday, scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms in southern and eastern Utah, and drier conditions expected for the weekend along the Wasatch…
Water and Whatever: Car culture calamity
— An opinion column from a Snyderville resident criticizes UDOT's road design standards, citing chronic traffic bottlenecks at Kimball Junction, S.R. 248 and S.R. 224, and argues for smarter traffic management and shared…
These Utah neighbors say they were ‘totally in the dark’ about a $10B data center campus. Now they’re fighting back.
— Juab County residents near a proposed $10 billion data center campus say they were not properly notified before a key permit was approved, and are now appealing the decision, arguing the county failed to provide…
Utah hoping to 'win a Super Bowl' with new Great Salt Lake commissioner
— Utah's Senate committee unanimously recommended Hannah Freeze for confirmation as the state's new Great Salt Lake commissioner, replacing Brian Steed. Freeze plans to focus on water optimization, agriculture…More: ABC 4 All 2 reports
PUBLIC NOTICE
— Emery County Landfill will begin assessing a minimum $10 fee for unsecured loads, as required by Utah's H.B. 53 Litter Cleanup Amendments enacted in 2025.