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.
"We adamantly oppose this bill as an erosion of local control."
A proposed bill seeks to rename 900 South in SLC after Charlie Kirk, the same road honorary named after Harvey Milk a decade ago.
It's facing strong opposition from SLC, residents and businesses:
www.ksl.com/article/5143...
A proposed bill seeks to rename 900 South in SLC after Charlie Kirk, the same road honorary named after Harvey Milk a decade ago.
It's facing strong opposition from SLC, residents and businesses:
www.ksl.com/article/5143...
Utah bill seeks to shift Salt Lake City street honor from LGBTQ politician to Charlie Kirk
A proposed new bill filed in Utah seeks to rename a Salt Lake City street in honor of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and is drawing ire from the city and organizations for the process it cr...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
"We adamantly oppose this bill as an erosion of local control."
A proposed bill seeks to rename 900 South in SLC after Charlie Kirk, the same road honorary named after Harvey Milk a decade ago.
It's facing strong opposition from SLC, residents and businesses:
www.ksl.com/article/5143...
A proposed bill seeks to rename 900 South in SLC after Charlie Kirk, the same road honorary named after Harvey Milk a decade ago.
It's facing strong opposition from SLC, residents and businesses:
www.ksl.com/article/5143...
I'll just say this now. I spent way too much time trying to figure out the effort to drop "Great" from the name, which happened in 1868.
All I ended up with was more questions ... but I also found when D-News adopted the name change in coverage 🤷♂️
All I ended up with was more questions ... but I also found when D-News adopted the name change in coverage 🤷♂️
January 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM
I'll just say this now. I spent way too much time trying to figure out the effort to drop "Great" from the name, which happened in 1868.
All I ended up with was more questions ... but I also found when D-News adopted the name change in coverage 🤷♂️
All I ended up with was more questions ... but I also found when D-News adopted the name change in coverage 🤷♂️
This is the first of what I assume will be a lot of history articles this year, with many big anniversaries.
5 things you may or may not have known about SLC, which officially incorporated on this date 175 years ago:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
5 things you may or may not have known about SLC, which officially incorporated on this date 175 years ago:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Salt Lake City turns 175: 5 things you may or may not know about Utah's capital city
This year marks a pivotal anniversary in Salt Lake City's history. These are some interesting facts about Utah's capital city.
www.ksl.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM
This is the first of what I assume will be a lot of history articles this year, with many big anniversaries.
5 things you may or may not have known about SLC, which officially incorporated on this date 175 years ago:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
5 things you may or may not have known about SLC, which officially incorporated on this date 175 years ago:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Happening now: Gov. Spencer Cox is unveiling details of a new 20-yr agreement with USFS to assist in management of forests in Utah #utpol
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Happening now: Gov. Spencer Cox is unveiling details of a new 20-yr agreement with USFS to assist in management of forests in Utah #utpol
Reposted by Carter Williams
Two people were killed and six were injured in a shooting in Salt Lake City on Wednesday evening when a fight broke out in a church parking lot outside a funeral. https://ow.ly/NyH250XTgu4
Major police incident reported in area of 600 North in Salt Lake City
A police incident was reported in the area of 650 N. Redwood Road in Salt Lake City on Wednesday evening.
ow.ly
January 8, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Two people were killed and six were injured in a shooting in Salt Lake City on Wednesday evening when a fight broke out in a church parking lot outside a funeral. https://ow.ly/NyH250XTgu4
"We were foreshadowing a little bit, but we were also super hopeful."
Here's how a RES field trip before Utah's first ever NHL game + a tiny provision in the 2024 SEG/SLC agreement set up today's Winter Classic announcement:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Here's how a RES field trip before Utah's first ever NHL game + a tiny provision in the 2024 SEG/SLC agreement set up today's Winter Classic announcement:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Olympic 'dry run'? Utah Mammoth to host outdoor Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles Stadium
The Utah Mammoth are slated to host an outdoors game next season against the Rocky Mountain rival.
www.ksl.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:29 AM
"We were foreshadowing a little bit, but we were also super hopeful."
Here's how a RES field trip before Utah's first ever NHL game + a tiny provision in the 2024 SEG/SLC agreement set up today's Winter Classic announcement:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Here's how a RES field trip before Utah's first ever NHL game + a tiny provision in the 2024 SEG/SLC agreement set up today's Winter Classic announcement:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Logan Cooley is here. Says he's "super excited" for the opportunity
Bit of history here too. Bettman says this game will mean that every NHL franchise will have played in a Winter Classic since it started
Bit of history here too. Bettman says this game will mean that every NHL franchise will have played in a Winter Classic since it started
January 7, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Logan Cooley is here. Says he's "super excited" for the opportunity
Bit of history here too. Bettman says this game will mean that every NHL franchise will have played in a Winter Classic since it started
Bit of history here too. Bettman says this game will mean that every NHL franchise will have played in a Winter Classic since it started
SLC Mendenhall on today's announcement:
"This game will celebrate Salt Lake City’s love of both sports and shared experiences, and we’re excited to show more fans what makes this city such a special place.”
The 2024 SEG/SLC agreement included a provision to allow for this
"This game will celebrate Salt Lake City’s love of both sports and shared experiences, and we’re excited to show more fans what makes this city such a special place.”
The 2024 SEG/SLC agreement included a provision to allow for this
January 7, 2026 at 11:11 PM
SLC Mendenhall on today's announcement:
"This game will celebrate Salt Lake City’s love of both sports and shared experiences, and we’re excited to show more fans what makes this city such a special place.”
The 2024 SEG/SLC agreement included a provision to allow for this
"This game will celebrate Salt Lake City’s love of both sports and shared experiences, and we’re excited to show more fans what makes this city such a special place.”
The 2024 SEG/SLC agreement included a provision to allow for this
Bettman says the local response has been "incredible," and he's thrilled to have the WC here
Ryan Smith says he thinks the RES layout will make it a great place to view a game. Said he toured the stadium early in the sale process with the idea of holding a game here one day
Ryan Smith says he thinks the RES layout will make it a great place to view a game. Said he toured the stadium early in the sale process with the idea of holding a game here one day
January 7, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Bettman says the local response has been "incredible," and he's thrilled to have the WC here
Ryan Smith says he thinks the RES layout will make it a great place to view a game. Said he toured the stadium early in the sale process with the idea of holding a game here one day
Ryan Smith says he thinks the RES layout will make it a great place to view a game. Said he toured the stadium early in the sale process with the idea of holding a game here one day
Officially official: Utah Mammoth to host 2027 Winter Classic, taking on Colorado. Bettman and Smith are outlining the plan now
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
www.ksl.com
January 7, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Officially official: Utah Mammoth to host 2027 Winter Classic, taking on Colorado. Bettman and Smith are outlining the plan now
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
One of the bigger findings in this year's report is a deeper understanding of M&I water consumption, which accounts for the majority of Jordan River depletion
Ag still accounts for 65% of lake's depletion, but M&I is now up to 27%
Ag still accounts for 65% of lake's depletion, but M&I is now up to 27%
January 7, 2026 at 3:45 PM
One of the bigger findings in this year's report is a deeper understanding of M&I water consumption, which accounts for the majority of Jordan River depletion
Ag still accounts for 65% of lake's depletion, but M&I is now up to 27%
Ag still accounts for 65% of lake's depletion, but M&I is now up to 27%
The GSL Strike Team is releasing its latest GSL report this morning. DNR director Joel Ferry says this year will be a "watershed year ... literally" for GSL and water issues.
Says expect to see a new leasing program and "big money" coming into water leasing
Says expect to see a new leasing program and "big money" coming into water leasing
January 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
The GSL Strike Team is releasing its latest GSL report this morning. DNR director Joel Ferry says this year will be a "watershed year ... literally" for GSL and water issues.
Says expect to see a new leasing program and "big money" coming into water leasing
Says expect to see a new leasing program and "big money" coming into water leasing
Reposted by Carter Williams
At least one more storm is headed Utah's way before things begin to settle down, which this time includes more valley snow. https://ow.ly/VvsV50XSKjR
Winter weather advisories issued for Utah valleys ahead of arriving snowstorm
At least one more storm is headed Utah's way before things begin to settle down, which this time includes more valley snow.
ow.ly
January 7, 2026 at 12:05 AM
At least one more storm is headed Utah's way before things begin to settle down, which this time includes more valley snow. https://ow.ly/VvsV50XSKjR
"It's easy to think, 'I'm just one person. What difference can I make?' The point is that we try."
SLC welcomed history today with its first-ever majority women council. And newly sworn-in & returning leaders outlined the challenges they look to handle moving forward:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
SLC welcomed history today with its first-ever majority women council. And newly sworn-in & returning leaders outlined the challenges they look to handle moving forward:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Salt Lake City welcomes in first majority-women council as it enters new era
Salt Lake leaders outlined issues they hope to solve in the coming years, but also appreciated the piece of history set Monday as the first Salt Lake City Council to be majority female.
www.ksl.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:12 AM
"It's easy to think, 'I'm just one person. What difference can I make?' The point is that we try."
SLC welcomed history today with its first-ever majority women council. And newly sworn-in & returning leaders outlined the challenges they look to handle moving forward:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
SLC welcomed history today with its first-ever majority women council. And newly sworn-in & returning leaders outlined the challenges they look to handle moving forward:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Reposted by Carter Williams
Zion National Park will restrict large vehicles on Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway starting June 7. https://ow.ly/398b50XSbne
Zion to enforce new Zion–Mt. Carmel Highway large vehicle restrictions in 2026
Zion National Park remains about as busy as ever, but park officials are reminding visitors in advance of a big change coming to one of its iconic routes that will be implemented this summer.
ow.ly
January 5, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Zion National Park will restrict large vehicles on Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway starting June 7. https://ow.ly/398b50XSbne
Councilwoman Young is the final member sworn in, wrapping up the afternoon with a plug for the MySLC app as she jokes about her family pitching various city issues.
Adds the "little things" will make a difference in big things like affordable housing and GSL over time
Adds the "little things" will make a difference in big things like affordable housing and GSL over time
January 5, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Councilwoman Young is the final member sworn in, wrapping up the afternoon with a plug for the MySLC app as she jokes about her family pitching various city issues.
Adds the "little things" will make a difference in big things like affordable housing and GSL over time
Adds the "little things" will make a difference in big things like affordable housing and GSL over time
Former Councilman Mano, wiping away tears, just hugged every other city leader as he departed the stage
January 5, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Former Councilman Mano, wiping away tears, just hugged every other city leader as he departed the stage
And the only change in the City Council from the 2025 election is now official, as Erika Carlsen is sworn in. She shares a Buddhist story as a parable for the issues in the city right now, including affordable housing, east/west divide and many more that she says she'll help try to solve
January 5, 2026 at 7:48 PM
And the only change in the City Council from the 2025 election is now official, as Erika Carlsen is sworn in. She shares a Buddhist story as a parable for the issues in the city right now, including affordable housing, east/west divide and many more that she says she'll help try to solve
Wharton, still the Council Chair (until likely next week), is reading off a letter to his daughter with hopes that he has for the future of the city. It includes hopes for a restored GSL and no red air days and much more transit opportunities
January 5, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Wharton, still the Council Chair (until likely next week), is reading off a letter to his daughter with hopes that he has for the future of the city. It includes hopes for a restored GSL and no red air days and much more transit opportunities
Councilmember Petro, in her speech, says she plans to work for the betterment of the city, which she says includes requiring people/companies developing in the city to invest more in the city & "substantive" environmental interventions among other things
January 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Councilmember Petro, in her speech, says she plans to work for the betterment of the city, which she says includes requiring people/companies developing in the city to invest more in the city & "substantive" environmental interventions among other things
Also, a bit of history on the week SLC turns 175. This will be the first majority-women council since the city switched to its current mayor/council model 40+ years ago
January 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Also, a bit of history on the week SLC turns 175. This will be the first majority-women council since the city switched to its current mayor/council model 40+ years ago
Inauguration with a view. SLC is set to swear in 4 city councilors beginning in a few minutes.
3 members are returning (Petro, Wharton & Young) after winning reelection. Erika Carlsen to take over District 5 (Ballpark/Liberty Wells/etc) after Darin Mano stepped down
3 members are returning (Petro, Wharton & Young) after winning reelection. Erika Carlsen to take over District 5 (Ballpark/Liberty Wells/etc) after Darin Mano stepped down
January 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Inauguration with a view. SLC is set to swear in 4 city councilors beginning in a few minutes.
3 members are returning (Petro, Wharton & Young) after winning reelection. Erika Carlsen to take over District 5 (Ballpark/Liberty Wells/etc) after Darin Mano stepped down
3 members are returning (Petro, Wharton & Young) after winning reelection. Erika Carlsen to take over District 5 (Ballpark/Liberty Wells/etc) after Darin Mano stepped down
Happy Public Domain Day to all those who observe.
Here's 26 of the most notable additions to the public domain in 2026:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Here's 26 of the most notable additions to the public domain in 2026:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and more: 26 notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and the first version of what would become Pluto are among the countless creative works entering the public domain as their copyrights expire on New Year's Day.
www.ksl.com
January 1, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Happy Public Domain Day to all those who observe.
Here's 26 of the most notable additions to the public domain in 2026:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Here's 26 of the most notable additions to the public domain in 2026:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
"We would normally be having a lot of snow by now, and we haven't had that."
Utah's snowpack entered NYD just above the all-time NYD low set in 2018 despite significantly different precip totals between the 2 years:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Utah's snowpack entered NYD just above the all-time NYD low set in 2018 despite significantly different precip totals between the 2 years:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Utah reaches New Year's with one of its lowest snowpacks. Will the trend continue?
Utah's snowpack collection remains below normal for New Year's Day, the state's unofficial halfway point in snow collection, but there are signs it could change.
www.ksl.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:16 PM
"We would normally be having a lot of snow by now, and we haven't had that."
Utah's snowpack entered NYD just above the all-time NYD low set in 2018 despite significantly different precip totals between the 2 years:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
Utah's snowpack entered NYD just above the all-time NYD low set in 2018 despite significantly different precip totals between the 2 years:
www.ksl.com/article/5142...
The 1890-1891 water year also started with a strong October before little precip until January. So if history does repeat itself, we could be in for a wet March. SLC's all-time March record was set in 1891 (4.66 in.) #utwx
December 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The 1890-1891 water year also started with a strong October before little precip until January. So if history does repeat itself, we could be in for a wet March. SLC's all-time March record was set in 1891 (4.66 in.) #utwx