Nick Wyatt, Author at KSLNewsRadio

Gox. Cox highlights farmer struggles in the Utah drought

Gov. Spencer Cox says the average Utah farmer or rancher is not only doing his or her part to save water -- they may also bear the brunt of the drought.

3 years ago

Gov. Cox rails against vaccine misinformation

Gov. Spencer Cox says politicians and cable news hosts discouraging the vaccine are literally killing people.

3 years ago

Report: Utah renters need $20.21/hr to afford modest apartment

The Out of Reach report shows a typical Utah renter makes $15.66 per hour, falling short of the needed wage to afford a two-bedroom apartment.

3 years ago

Outdoor recreation biggest draw for tech workers moving to Utah

Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute report shows outdoor recreation opportunities in Utah are the biggest factor for most moving to the state.

3 years ago

Intermountain doctors voice frustration with unvaccinated as COVID-19 cases rise

Intermountain Healthcare doctor says nearly 95% of people hospitalized with COVID-19 are those who are unvaccinated.

3 years ago

Southern Utah under flash flood watch

Flash flood watch in some of Utah's National Parks and St. George, according to the National Weather Service.

3 years ago

Extreme heat could reduce EV battery range

Factor in extra charge time. The extreme heat could lead to possible range reductions for an EV battery, according to AAA. Tesla disputes this claim.

3 years ago

Worst drought categories for nearly all of Utah

As much as 98% of Utah is in the two worst drought categories, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Nearly all of the state is in "exceptional" or "excessive" drought.

3 years ago

SLC will be above 100 degrees again after setting new daily record

The Wasatch Front will see another day of above 100 degrees again on Monday, but there is some relief in sight.

3 years ago

Officials urge Utahns to be “fire smart” this season, observe restrictions

SALT LAKE CITY – Fire danger remains high across Utah, with a number of fire restrictions in place amid record heat. Officials say with the ongoing historic drought, starting a wildfire is easier than you might think. The Utah Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal (UWRAP) shows fire danger is moderate to extreme along the Wasatch Front, […]

3 years ago

Utah heat records could be set in the south and north

The forecast for St. George shows 113 degrees for Saturday and 114 for Sunday, which could set new high temperature records in Utah for July 10 and July 11.

3 years ago

12 counties in Covid-19 high transmission category

This is the first time since March so many counties have been in the Covid-19 "high" transmission category, according to the Utah Department of Health.

3 years ago

Drought causes Utah farmers, ranchers to struggle watering crops and feeding livestock

The ongoing exceptional drought is making the business of agriculture even more difficult this summer.

3 years ago

Drivers can expect more highway patrol troopers and higher gas prices for holiday weekend

Gas prices will be high and the Utah Highway Patrol will be out enforcing speed limits and looking for impaired drivers thi holiday weekend.

3 years ago

Utah Rep. Owens wants to #FREEBRITNEY

Utah Rep Burgess Owens is joining a growing list of lawmakers inviting Britney Spears to testify before Congress about her conservatorship.

3 years ago

Utah lakes and reservoirs at low levels for July 4 holiday weekend

State park officials encourage families to check park conditions and fire restrictions before hitting the road this weekend.

3 years ago

Smart landscaping could prevent future wildfire home damage, injury

Forestry experts say cleaning up your yard and pruning landscaping could reduce potential fuel for a wildfire that may come too close to home.

3 years ago

Syracuse issues secondary water restrictions amid drought conditions

Syracuse City asks people to limit their watering to specific days and times. Water wasters could face fines or have their water shut off.

3 years ago

Need work? Salt Lake City International Airport has big jobs shortage

The Salt Lake International Airport has a number of open jobs in security checkpoints, restaurants, shops, and maintenance crews.

3 years ago

Police investigate burning of Pride Flag as possible hate crime in Kaysville

A Kaysville resident phoned police early Thursday morning after finding their Pride flag burned and a derogatory note left behind.

3 years ago

Salt Lake City to open stretch of Main Street to pedestrians this summer

It will be easier to get out and experience the nightlife in downtown Salt Lake City this summer as a stretch of Main Street will open executively for pedestrians.