Carter Williams
@cwilliams.ksl.com
KSL.com reporter covering outdoors, history, transportation & #SLC | Photography for fun | Also here for nature, weather & sports | Posts don't represent the opinion of KSL.
"There's an immediate need for stabilization."
A lot has happened in the 48 hours since reporting on lingering flood damage from last month's Poplar Grove water main burst.
SLC & UDOT are still in disagreement over blame, but setting that aside to help the displaced:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
A lot has happened in the 48 hours since reporting on lingering flood damage from last month's Poplar Grove water main burst.
SLC & UDOT are still in disagreement over blame, but setting that aside to help the displaced:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
Salt Lake City, UDOT crafting emergency plan for flooded west side residents
Salt Lake City and the Utah Department of Transportation are now working to help residents still displaced a month after the flood, but remain at odds over who is responsible for the water main break.
www.ksl.com
September 17, 2026 at 3:33 AM
"There's an immediate need for stabilization."
A lot has happened in the 48 hours since reporting on lingering flood damage from last month's Poplar Grove water main burst.
SLC & UDOT are still in disagreement over blame, but setting that aside to help the displaced:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
A lot has happened in the 48 hours since reporting on lingering flood damage from last month's Poplar Grove water main burst.
SLC & UDOT are still in disagreement over blame, but setting that aside to help the displaced:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
"This will still be the Tower."
SLFS says it has secured enough donations to begin renovations of the historic Tower Theatre, putting in track to finally reopen in 2028.
But it's also seeking $8.5M to complete the full vision for the iconic movie theater:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
SLFS says it has secured enough donations to begin renovations of the historic Tower Theatre, putting in track to finally reopen in 2028.
But it's also seeking $8.5M to complete the full vision for the iconic movie theater:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
www.ksl.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:13 PM
"This will still be the Tower."
SLFS says it has secured enough donations to begin renovations of the historic Tower Theatre, putting in track to finally reopen in 2028.
But it's also seeking $8.5M to complete the full vision for the iconic movie theater:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
SLFS says it has secured enough donations to begin renovations of the historic Tower Theatre, putting in track to finally reopen in 2028.
But it's also seeking $8.5M to complete the full vision for the iconic movie theater:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
Just in: SLC Council has approved a measure limiting nonresidential water use to 200,000 gallons or less. It sets in stone an emergency measure approved in March that would otherwise expire later this month
September 16, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Just in: SLC Council has approved a measure limiting nonresidential water use to 200,000 gallons or less. It sets in stone an emergency measure approved in March that would otherwise expire later this month
Some transit news --> UTA says it's going fareless... for a few days at least.
It's planning to upgrade its fare collection system this weekend, which will make it difficult to collect fares. So it won't collect any from Friday through Sunday.
Here's more on what the system upgrades will do:
It's planning to upgrade its fare collection system this weekend, which will make it difficult to collect fares. So it won't collect any from Friday through Sunday.
Here's more on what the system upgrades will do:
September 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Some transit news --> UTA says it's going fareless... for a few days at least.
It's planning to upgrade its fare collection system this weekend, which will make it difficult to collect fares. So it won't collect any from Friday through Sunday.
Here's more on what the system upgrades will do:
It's planning to upgrade its fare collection system this weekend, which will make it difficult to collect fares. So it won't collect any from Friday through Sunday.
Here's more on what the system upgrades will do:
"We don't care who broke it; we just want it fixed."
A new fund was launched this week to help Poplar Grove residents still struggling a month after a water main break caused flooding.
They say it's been a battle to file claims so far:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
A new fund was launched this week to help Poplar Grove residents still struggling a month after a water main break caused flooding.
They say it's been a battle to file claims so far:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
September 15, 2026 at 1:41 PM
"We don't care who broke it; we just want it fixed."
A new fund was launched this week to help Poplar Grove residents still struggling a month after a water main break caused flooding.
They say it's been a battle to file claims so far:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
A new fund was launched this week to help Poplar Grove residents still struggling a month after a water main break caused flooding.
They say it's been a battle to file claims so far:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
"This is a critical area."
ICYMI: SLC is closing in on the sale of over 950 acres near the airport to the state, which would include a conservation easement to protect existing wetlands in the area:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
ICYMI: SLC is closing in on the sale of over 950 acres near the airport to the state, which would include a conservation easement to protect existing wetlands in the area:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
Why Salt Lake City is seeking to sell over 950 acres near its airport to the state
Utah's capital city is seeking to sell nearly 1,000 acres of land it owns near Salt Lake City International Airport as part of a plan to preserve the Great Salt Lake's wetlands.
www.ksl.com
September 14, 2026 at 2:41 PM
"This is a critical area."
ICYMI: SLC is closing in on the sale of over 950 acres near the airport to the state, which would include a conservation easement to protect existing wetlands in the area:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
ICYMI: SLC is closing in on the sale of over 950 acres near the airport to the state, which would include a conservation easement to protect existing wetlands in the area:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
The whale's new look is almost done 👀
September 13, 2026 at 2:22 AM
The whale's new look is almost done 👀
"We're going to have to learn to coexist with them."
UDOT has a new approach to addressing its beaver challenge in Logan Canyon:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
UDOT has a new approach to addressing its beaver challenge in Logan Canyon:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
UDOT tries a new approach to address its beaver problem in Logan Canyon
Utah transportation officials have long dealt with road issues tied to beavers in Logan Canyon, but they believe a new project could help them coexist with the species.
www.ksl.com
September 11, 2026 at 4:10 AM
"We're going to have to learn to coexist with them."
UDOT has a new approach to addressing its beaver challenge in Logan Canyon:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
UDOT has a new approach to addressing its beaver challenge in Logan Canyon:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
Some SLC traffic news --> UDOT says State Street will be closed from North Temple to 300 North (Capitol Hill) beginning on Monday & lasting through November.
It's tied to the new Pioneer Trail highlighting the area's history that the legislature approved earlier this year
It's tied to the new Pioneer Trail highlighting the area's history that the legislature approved earlier this year
September 11, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Some SLC traffic news --> UDOT says State Street will be closed from North Temple to 300 North (Capitol Hill) beginning on Monday & lasting through November.
It's tied to the new Pioneer Trail highlighting the area's history that the legislature approved earlier this year
It's tied to the new Pioneer Trail highlighting the area's history that the legislature approved earlier this year
We have a packed house for the SLC Planning Commission, so there’s an overflow largely because of the expanding housing proposal. We’ve been told a recommendation decision won’t be made tonight because of a scheduling error. Meaning this will be 1 of 2 meetings about it
September 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM
We have a packed house for the SLC Planning Commission, so there’s an overflow largely because of the expanding housing proposal. We’ve been told a recommendation decision won’t be made tonight because of a scheduling error. Meaning this will be 1 of 2 meetings about it
This past meteorological summer broke one last record — the hottest since at least 1895. Precipitation ended up slightly above normal.
Here's a breakdown of the data + why it matters. #utwx:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
Here's a breakdown of the data + why it matters. #utwx:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
September 9, 2026 at 9:31 PM
This past meteorological summer broke one last record — the hottest since at least 1895. Precipitation ended up slightly above normal.
Here's a breakdown of the data + why it matters. #utwx:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
Here's a breakdown of the data + why it matters. #utwx:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
It's official: Utah posted its hottest summer on record, per new federal climate data released today. That's despite above-normal precipitation also collected statewide over the meteorological season #utwx
September 9, 2026 at 3:32 PM
It's official: Utah posted its hottest summer on record, per new federal climate data released today. That's despite above-normal precipitation also collected statewide over the meteorological season #utwx
This will be discussed at tomorrow's planning commission meeting. So if you're for it or against it, you can speak your mind at City Hall -- 5:30 p.m.
www.slc.gov/planning/pub...
www.slc.gov/planning/pub...
September 8, 2026 at 11:11 PM
This will be discussed at tomorrow's planning commission meeting. So if you're for it or against it, you can speak your mind at City Hall -- 5:30 p.m.
www.slc.gov/planning/pub...
www.slc.gov/planning/pub...
MLB's CBA negotiations will pick up in the coming months and are expected to include league expansion.
ESPN's Jeff Passan broke down the candidates ahead of that, listing SLC at the top with the "most advanced potential bid" out of the candidates so far:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
ESPN's Jeff Passan broke down the candidates ahead of that, listing SLC at the top with the "most advanced potential bid" out of the candidates so far:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
Utah's MLB pitch is 'by far the most advanced potential bid,' leading insider says
Utah's capital city still appears to have the most momentum heading into a pivotal moment in the MLB expansion process, according to one of baseball's top insiders.
www.ksl.com
September 8, 2026 at 7:48 PM
MLB's CBA negotiations will pick up in the coming months and are expected to include league expansion.
ESPN's Jeff Passan broke down the candidates ahead of that, listing SLC at the top with the "most advanced potential bid" out of the candidates so far:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
ESPN's Jeff Passan broke down the candidates ahead of that, listing SLC at the top with the "most advanced potential bid" out of the candidates so far:
www.ksl.com/article/5162...
What was suspected for the last few years is now official --> LDS Hospital will be relocated out of the Avenues to downtown SLC. Ground could break later this year:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
Watch: Intermountain Health to unveil details about new LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City
Intermountain Health is slated to unveil new details about its planned new LDS Hospital near downtown Salt Lake City.
www.ksl.com
September 2, 2026 at 5:31 PM
What was suspected for the last few years is now official --> LDS Hospital will be relocated out of the Avenues to downtown SLC. Ground could break later this year:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
We'll find out tomorrow whether Utah's drought status has changed after a stormy end to August, which was very productive statewide.
It also closed the book on meteorological summer. Utah's mountain SNOTEL sites averaged 5.7 in. this summer, 1.4 in. above normal #utwx
It also closed the book on meteorological summer. Utah's mountain SNOTEL sites averaged 5.7 in. this summer, 1.4 in. above normal #utwx
September 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
We'll find out tomorrow whether Utah's drought status has changed after a stormy end to August, which was very productive statewide.
It also closed the book on meteorological summer. Utah's mountain SNOTEL sites averaged 5.7 in. this summer, 1.4 in. above normal #utwx
It also closed the book on meteorological summer. Utah's mountain SNOTEL sites averaged 5.7 in. this summer, 1.4 in. above normal #utwx
Newmark Mountain West has acquired the historic Ford Building near Pioneer Park & Rio Grande Depot, announcing today that it plans to make it its new HQ after a $40M renovation:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
Real estate firm buys century-old Salt Lake City building, plans $40M renovation
A historic Ford Motor Company facility-turned-office building in downtown Salt Lake City has been acquired, and its new owners say they plan to preserve the structure as its new headquarters.
www.ksl.com
September 2, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Newmark Mountain West has acquired the historic Ford Building near Pioneer Park & Rio Grande Depot, announcing today that it plans to make it its new HQ after a $40M renovation:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
Fall is almost here, along with its incredible colors.
KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson and I spoke with some experts about how the fall color season might go following a unique weather year + he put together an outlook of when we might see the best colors #utwx:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson and I spoke with some experts about how the fall color season might go following a unique weather year + he put together an outlook of when we might see the best colors #utwx:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
August 28, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Fall is almost here, along with its incredible colors.
KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson and I spoke with some experts about how the fall color season might go following a unique weather year + he put together an outlook of when we might see the best colors #utwx:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson and I spoke with some experts about how the fall color season might go following a unique weather year + he put together an outlook of when we might see the best colors #utwx:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
SLC handed out its CIP allocations this week, but the City Council chair tells me there are concerns about the program as the city's budget tightens.
What does it mean for CIP? That's a conversation that could pick up ahead of the next budget:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
What does it mean for CIP? That's a conversation that could pick up ahead of the next budget:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
Salt Lake City directs $35M toward various capital projects, but could program be in trouble?
Leaders of Utah's capital city completed its fiscal year budget on Tuesday by allocating nearly $35 million toward various projects, many of which were brought to them by residents and public groups.
www.ksl.com
August 27, 2026 at 3:29 PM
SLC handed out its CIP allocations this week, but the City Council chair tells me there are concerns about the program as the city's budget tightens.
What does it mean for CIP? That's a conversation that could pick up ahead of the next budget:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
What does it mean for CIP? That's a conversation that could pick up ahead of the next budget:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
"Dream hard because when you dream hard, the dreams come true."
Utah now has a Michelin-starred restaurant + 8 more that received recognition tonight:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
Utah now has a Michelin-starred restaurant + 8 more that received recognition tonight:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
August 27, 2026 at 4:41 AM
"Dream hard because when you dream hard, the dreams come true."
Utah now has a Michelin-starred restaurant + 8 more that received recognition tonight:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
Utah now has a Michelin-starred restaurant + 8 more that received recognition tonight:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
BREAKING: Monte in South Salt Lake becomes the first Utah restaurant to receive a Michelin star
August 27, 2026 at 4:07 AM
BREAKING: Monte in South Salt Lake becomes the first Utah restaurant to receive a Michelin star
Correction** Five Utah restaurants have earned Michelin recommendations today, the first to do so (stars being announced now)
-Handle (Park City)
-Koyote (SLC)
-Matilda (PC)
-Nelson Cottage by High West (PC)
-Star of India (SLC)
-Handle (Park City)
-Koyote (SLC)
-Matilda (PC)
-Nelson Cottage by High West (PC)
-Star of India (SLC)
August 27, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Correction** Five Utah restaurants have earned Michelin recommendations today, the first to do so (stars being announced now)
-Handle (Park City)
-Koyote (SLC)
-Matilda (PC)
-Nelson Cottage by High West (PC)
-Star of India (SLC)
-Handle (Park City)
-Koyote (SLC)
-Matilda (PC)
-Nelson Cottage by High West (PC)
-Star of India (SLC)
SLC documents still refer to its HQ by its historic name, the Salt Lake City and County Building, even though the county moved out decades ago.
Many years later, the city is now initiating a process to change it to simply SLC Hall:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
Many years later, the city is now initiating a process to change it to simply SLC Hall:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
Salt Lake City's historic headquarters could soon be renamed
Utah's capital city believes the historic name of its City Hall continues to create confusion, especially as county offices move south.
www.ksl.com
August 27, 2026 at 2:57 AM
SLC documents still refer to its HQ by its historic name, the Salt Lake City and County Building, even though the county moved out decades ago.
Many years later, the city is now initiating a process to change it to simply SLC Hall:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
Many years later, the city is now initiating a process to change it to simply SLC Hall:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
Work to put primer on the 9th & 9th whale has begun, setting up its next look that will be painted over the next few weeks.
Right now it looks like clouds, fog or smog forming over the original mural, Point of Reference, which was an abstract reflection of the city's sunsets.
Right now it looks like clouds, fog or smog forming over the original mural, Point of Reference, which was an abstract reflection of the city's sunsets.
August 27, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Work to put primer on the 9th & 9th whale has begun, setting up its next look that will be painted over the next few weeks.
Right now it looks like clouds, fog or smog forming over the original mural, Point of Reference, which was an abstract reflection of the city's sunsets.
Right now it looks like clouds, fog or smog forming over the original mural, Point of Reference, which was an abstract reflection of the city's sunsets.
New from me --> Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson + 7 County Council members sent SLC Council a letter basically urging them to urge Intermountain Health to include more behavioral health resources in its planned new LDS Hospital near downtown:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
August 26, 2026 at 6:16 PM
New from me --> Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson + 7 County Council members sent SLC Council a letter basically urging them to urge Intermountain Health to include more behavioral health resources in its planned new LDS Hospital near downtown:
www.ksl.com/article/5161...
www.ksl.com/article/5161...