Parleys Canyon

Sandbag teams work to divert water from Emigration Creek over 1700 South in Salt Lake City. April 13, 2023.

Health, Science & Environment

Northern Utah braces for more flooding as Salt Lake declares state of emergency

Sean Higgins

Utah officials say volunteer efforts may still be needed as flood conditions are expected to continue into the future.

An electronic sign warns drivers on Esat Parleys Way approaching the I-80 and I-215 interchange to slow down and watch out for wildlife, Feb. 4, 2023. A herd of elk has periodically attempted to cross I-80 near the interchange, resulting in slowed traffic and a few collisions.

Health, Science & Environment

Elk have Salt Lake City in a tizzy. Here’s why they’re here

Curtis Booker

Seven elk have been killed in traffic-related accidents since the beginning of February, including three crossing I-80 last Friday.

Wood chips and stumps scattered in foreground while a piece of heavy machinery removes trees in the background.

News Briefs

AM Brief: Reducing fire risk in Iron County & Indigenous communities opioid crisis

KUER News

The latest Utah news for Wednesday morning, April 6, 2022

A woman in a red jacket stands at a podium. A sign in the background says "Stop! The gravel pit."

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No mining in Salt Lake County canyons after council weighs environmental impacts

Emily Means

A proposed limestone quarry in Parleys Canyon sparked the county council’s decision.

The eastern mouth of Parley's Canyon outside of Salt Lake City, May 21, 2020.

News Briefs

AM Brief: Parley’s canyon mine meeting, stagnant AP exam performance & longer fire season

The latest Utah news for Tuesday morning, April 5, 2022.

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News Briefs

PM News Brief: E-Cig Regulations, More Wild Horse Roundups & Hospitals Filling Up Again

KUER News

The latest Utah news from Thursday evening, August 19, 2021.

A photo of an airplane flying over a fire and dropping red retardant.

Health, Science & Environment

Parleys Canyon Fire Evacuation Orders Delivered In English Only, Confusing Spanish Speakers

Michelle Deininger|KPCW

Some Spanish-speaking residents had to wait until bilingual speakers posted updates about evacuations on social media. Now, the county is looking at implementing a bilingual emergency alert system.

Photo of the highway at the entrance of Parley's Canyon.

News Briefs

AM News Brief: Mount Aire Evacuation Lifted, Electrifying Navajo & The Warming Of Eastern Utah

KUER News

Monday morning, August 10, 2020COVID Care CentersA nursing home in Blanding has turned into a COVID-19 care site after an outbreak last month. That means…

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Parleys Fire Forces I-80 Closure, Evacuation

Elaine Clark

The Parleys Fire started Thursday, Aug. 6 at 6:15 p.m. Officials believe it was sparked by a dump truck that was dragging chains eastbound on I-80. The…

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News Briefs

News Brief: Education Summit, Nasty Roads & Hill AFB At 80

KUER News

Tuesday evening, Jan. 14, 2020Governor’s Education SummitUtah education and community leaders gathered Tuesday for the governor's 2020 education summit.…