Outdoors
New gardening books offer techniques, taboos and inspiration
Folks who are itching to get their hands in the soil will want to look at these titles.
Dallas exhibit reunites art JFK saw before death
Artist Jack Zajac said learning earlier this year that his bronze sculpture was among the last works of art ever seen by President John F. Kennedy left him feeling "reverential." Read more »
New gardening books offer techniques, taboos and inspiration
Folks who are itching to get their hands in the soil to start another year's crop of vegetables and flowers will want to look at these titles, from growing container gardens to turning a much... Read more »
Texas tornado devastation includes Habitat homes
Habitat for Humanity spent years in a North Texas subdivision, helping build many of the 110 homes in the low-income area. But its work was largely undone during an outbreak of 13 tornadoes... Read more »
10 tornadoes whip through North Texas; 6 dead
Ten tornadoes touched down in several small communities in North Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens injured and hundreds homeless. Emergency responders were still searching... Read more »
‘Black Sand’ helps Mother Nature melt snow a little quicker on mountain passes
The Utah Department of Transportation recently tested a new way to clear snow from high mountain passes. Officials say the results were impressive and will save taxpayers money and time in the future. Read more »
Israeli leader under fire for costly lifestyle
Israel's prime minister is under fire for a costly lifestyle at taxpayers' expense, just as his government is slashing welfare benefits and raising taxes to cope with a huge budget deficit. Read more »
Wind farms get pass on eagle deaths; 83,000 hunting birds killed each year
It happens about once a month here, on the barren foothills of one of America's green-energy boomtowns: A soaring golden eagle slams into a wind farm's spinning turbine and falls, mangled and... Read more »
2 new diseases could both spark global outbreaks
Two respiratory viruses in different parts of the world have captured the attention of global health officials — a novel coronavirus in the Middle East and a new bird flu spreading in China. Read more »
Moab's Steph Davis making the most of her 'vertical cravings'
In a daily routine as practiced as a shower or a morning jog, she hikes to the top of one of the 400-foot sandstone towers near Moab, accompanied by her husband Mario Richard and her dog Cajun.... Read more »
California weighs first statewide ban on lead ammo
In November, one of the oldest condors in Central California died from lead poisoning after being found with tiny bullet fragments and a .22-caliber slug in his gullet that he apparently swallowed... Read more »
California weighs first statewide ban on lead ammo
In November, one of the oldest condors in Central California died from lead poisoning after being found with tiny bullet fragments and a .22-caliber slug in his gullet that he apparently swallowed... Read more »
Supercross tour prepares for stop in Salt Lake City
Organizers for the Monster Energy Supercross tour Tuesday began the weeklong task of transforming Rice-Eccles Stadium into a supercross terrain park. Read more »
USA Today founder Neuharth dies in Florida at 89
USA Today founder Al Neuharth died Friday in Cocoa Beach, Fla. He was 89. Read more »
Colorado River deemed nation's most endangered river
An already over-drained Colorado River further threatened by climate change and victimized by "outdated water management" is the nation's most endangered river, earning the dubious top spot in a... Read more »
American Airlines fixes computers, delays go on
American Airlines grounded all flights across the United States for several hours Tuesday after a key computer system crashed, causing thousands of passengers to be stranded at airports and on planes. Read more »
Lawmaker disputes claims park trash would not be picked up, bathrooms wouldn't be cleaned due to budget cuts
The Republican chairman of a House oversight committee on Tuesday challenged the head of the National Park Service's grim predictions of the effect spending cuts would have on hundreds of parks... Read more »
Experts: Avalanche that killed forecaster 'could have happened to any of us'
The snowslide that claimed the life of Utah Department of Transportation avalanche forecaster Craig Patterson "could have happened to any of us," experts said. Read more »
'MythBusters' to descend on Utah's red rock country
Utah's scenic and diverse landscapes are an alluring backdrop for movie makers, and now the science- and thrills-based "MythBusters" has picked the Desolation Canyon area to film an upcoming episode. Read more »
Despite tension, North Korea lets in tourists, athletes
Despite North Korea's warnings that the threat of war on the Korean Peninsula is so high it cannot guarantee the safety of foreign residents, it literally trotted out athletes from around the world... Read more »
Utah Field House of Natural History Museum to unveil new curatorial facility (+video)
The Utah Field House of Natural History Museum next month will celebrate the completion of its new curatorial facility. Read more »
Free sage grouse viewing trip is April 27
Bird enthusiasts will have an opportunity to take a trip and see male sage grouse strutting and vocalizing on a historic breeding ground. Read more »
Cleanup efforts continue at Willard Bay
Cleanup of the March 18 oil spill at Willard Bay likely will take at least another month to complete, Chevron representatives said. Read more »
Ashley National Forest seeks volunteer groups for improvement projects
Ashley National Forest is seeking volunteer groups consisting of between three and 25 people for several projects this summer. Read more »
Team effort reduces wildfire threats at Dimple Dell Canyon
The sprawling Dimple Dell Canyon provides a nature lover's retreat smack dab in the middle of an urban area where folks can hike, bird watch or ride horses. Read more »
Groundwater contamination an issue at Willard Bay spill site, Chevron to be cited
Diesel fuel from a weeks-old pipeline rupture has been seeping into the groundwater and making its way toward Willard Bay, where water quality scientists detected elevated levels of contaminants. Read more »
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