Carter Williams

Salt Lake City's new airport is now fully built out after 12 years of construction... or is it? Here's more on what's next, with some small hints hidden in plain sight (and others hidden in the walls): www.ksl.com/article/5164...

"The equipment changes, but the really fun memories we make here just keep building." Liberty Park's century-old playground reopened today after a makeover over the past year. It also includes a new mascot that's the beginning of a new "Easter egg hunt" coming to parks: www.ksl.com/article/5164...

Construction on the first phase of the Pioneer Trail in SLC is already underway, which includes more than just a new path around historic sites. New market space and a restaurant added to Council Hall are also being planned, project officials say: www.ksl.com/article/5163...

This week's storms continue to chip away at Utah's drought. Some parts of the state are now even out of moderate drought, which hasn't happened anywhere in Utah since March 31 — and soil moisture levels are now at a record for fall #utwx: www.ksl.com/article/5164...

We already knew some downtown roads would close next year for the Salt Lake Temple reopening. SECC construction will also close a segment of 200 West downtown before that. Here's a preview of closures and how to navigate them next year: www.ksl.com/article/5163...

"People are concerned." 2 churches next to the proposed SECC still have qualms about construction/elements of the planned district. SEG says it has already made changes to its plans to accommodate concerns & willing to meet over existing concerns: www.ksl.com/article/5163...

"The buy-in just isn't there today." More on the sudden abandonment of a special assessment area for the Sugar House Business District, more than 5 years after 2 Sugar House groups requested to launch something similar to the Downtown Alliance: www.ksl.com/article/5163...

SLC Council says it has invited HF Sinclair to speak again at its Nov. 10 work session. No word if that will be the case just yet, but Sinclair issued a statement after tonight's meeting, which drew several month public comments against the proposal:

Today's SLC Council work session is off to a fun start. It was delayed by members being late, followed by technical issues and then a security alarm accidentally being triggered 🙃

Rachel's remnants are gone, but they left quite an impact at the start of the water year, including record-high soil moisture levels for mid-October a reduction in drought severity. Here's why that matters #utwx: www.ksl.com/article/5163...

A "big mistake" or a "net positive"? A clash appears to be brewing over new bike lanes along 4th South and 3rd West, ahead of possible mitigations tied to a bill passed earlier this year #utpol www.ksl.com/article/5163...

As our unofficial snack reporter, I couldn't help but notice more dirty soda-themed or dirty soda-like products unveiled by Coke, DrP & Pepsi at NACS last week. I guess this is the next realm of the dirty soda war, and Utah's influence on new drinks on shelves: www.ksl.com/article/5163...

"This is the cost of growth." Why SLC is raising utility impact fees for new developments for the first time in nearly 3 decades: www.ksl.com/article/5163...

Utah could be in for heavy rainfall over the next several days as remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel are forecast to collide with a strong system from the Pacific Northwest. How much will it provide? Here's what the models say #utwx www.ksl.com/article/5163...

SLC officials say they're in no rush to complete a nearly 1,000-acre GSL wetlands land transfer following plenty of feedback about it during a City Council meeting yesterday. It could lead to added provisions in a conservation easement: www.ksl.com/article/5163...

"We want a strong local vibe in addition to iconic brands..." Much like the process to select a name for what became the Utah Mammoth, Ryan Smith launched a survey that this time seeks local brands to include in the district next to the arena ahead of construction: www.ksl.com/article/5163...

"It's a perfect time of the year. The leaf peepers can come out and enjoy a nice little hike." A new hiking trail at Montage Deer Valley isn't the longest one, but it offers more hiking-only options at the resort while also connecting to a much larger system: www.ksl.com/article/5163...

You may remember that odd zoning situation at the 10th East Senior Center (which was also nearly shut down last year) that I wrote about in March An update: The City Council voted tonight to approve the zoning map amendment. www.ksl.com/article/5145...

Group launches another billboard showing Great Salt Lake's 'dire' conditions www.ksl.com/article/5163...

"It was really, truly strange." Utah's 2026 water year came to an end last week. Statewide mountain precip throughout the year was 96% of normal, but experts point out that nothing else about the year was normal... leaving many questions for 2027: www.ksl.com/article/5163...

Utah's color palette has been absolutely stunning this fall

Last month's Davis County tornado ruled an EF-2 with a width of 1.1 miles at one point, setting a new state record:

What a difference 3 weeks can make at Guardsman Pass