Allessandra Harris Gurr

3 weeks ago | kslnewsradio.com | Allessandra Harris Gurr

SALT LAKE CITY – A hot and dry summer this year could change the behavior of some of Utah’s biggest animals. Early forecasts show Utah could be in for another hot summer, with a 65% chance of above-normal temperatures. “The temperature can affect their behavior, but really what’s gonna affect their movements more than anything is probably going to be vegetation and water availability,” said Dax Mangus, big game program coordinator for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

1 month ago | kslnewsradio.com | Allessandra Harris Gurr

SALT LAKE CITY — The Picklr, a Utah-based indoor pickleball facility franchise, is expanding worldwide, specifically in Asia. If you thought pickleball was just a Utah craze taking over courts and people’s hearts, you’d be wrong. According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association, it’s the fastest-growing sport in America for the third year in a row. Pickleball began on Bainbridge Island, Washington in 1965, per USA Pickleball.

1 month ago | kslnewsradio.com | Allessandra Harris Gurr

SALT LAKE CITY — A series of plows clearing several feet of snow in a snowplow ballet (73.8M views). An old-fashioned Microsoft art meme sharing that the freeway will be closed (2.6M views). A Road-eo including cranes shooting basketballs through a hoop (90.8K views). A video using local firefighter celebrities to share construction news (421K views). These are all videos that combine information and trending entertainment to capture the eyes of millions, both in Utah and across the world.

1 month ago | kslnewsradio.com | Allessandra Harris Gurr

SALT LAKE CITY — Even with nicer weather on the horizon, Utah’s search and rescue teams expect to stay busy this Memorial Day weekend, treating everything from hypothermia to heat stroke. Temperatures are expected to stay in the upper 70s and lower 80s in northern Utah and rise into the 90s in southern areas. While this is relatively mild weather, Utah County Search and Rescue reminded Memorial Day travelers that there is still snow in the mountains that can cause hypothermia.

1 month ago | kslnewsradio.com | Allessandra Harris Gurr

SALT LAKE CITY — Motorcycle accidents and subsequent fatalities are higher this year compared to the same time last year, according to the Utah Highway Safety Office. “We’ve been looking at 2025 crash rates and numbers, and we’ve seen a couple of alarming trends emerge,” said Jason Mettmann, communications manager with the Utah Highway Safety Office. As of Tuesday, there have been over 380 accidents involving motorcycles on Utah’s roads.