“The biggest misconception is that lawns are cooling our urban areas,” said Doug Bennett of the Washington County Water Conservancy District. So why not add a “treebate” to convince residents to add shade?

Growing up in Utah is now a largely urban experience. But the Cowboy Camp organized by the USU Extension wants to get more teens to trade screen time for saddle time.

Flanked by Utah’s delegation, Gov. Spencer Cox and Utah Speaker Mike Schultz, the president again reduced the boundaries and protections of the two monuments. Conservationists and tribal leaders worry it could undo years of work to protect these lands.

Getting outside during summer break offers big benefits for kids. But as climate change warms Utah, it can be tricky for parents to balance safety and outdoor play.

The only place to find the Coral Pink Sand Dunes tiger beetle is in a tiny sliver of the southern Utah desert. So as climate change and recreation threaten its fragile habitat, it has nowhere else to go.

The fire destroyed part of the southwest Utah town and took an emotional toll on residents. Still, those who lived through the disaster haven’t given up on the mountain community.

Senator Mike Lee’s push to fast-track rule changes for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument failed to pass before a key deadline. But the fight over the southern Utah monument is likely far from over.