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.
#SLC is eying the second tranche of the 2022 parks bond, which is looking to be ~$49.3M.
Here's what it would fund and what it could mean for property taxes:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Here's what it would fund and what it could mean for property taxes:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Salt Lake City looks to launch next $85M bond tranche. Here's what projects it could fund
Salt Lake City leaders are now looking to add to the pile of money they will have available for park projects, tied to a $85 million bond approved in 2022.
www.ksl.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:27 AM
#SLC is eying the second tranche of the 2022 parks bond, which is looking to be ~$49.3M.
Here's what it would fund and what it could mean for property taxes:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Here's what it would fund and what it could mean for property taxes:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Reposted by Carter Williams
Experts warn that a 150-foot-wide avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon over the weekend underscores a danger that exists within the mountains despite low snow totals so far. https://ow.ly/2qHK50XysTp
Recent avalanche highlights Utah's risk despite low snow levels
Experts warn that a 150-foot-wide avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon over the weekend underscores a danger that exists within the mountains despite low snow totals so far.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Experts warn that a 150-foot-wide avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon over the weekend underscores a danger that exists within the mountains despite low snow totals so far. https://ow.ly/2qHK50XysTp
Reposted by Carter Williams
A father who was rescued along with his three young children from Big Cottonwood Canyon in October after they were caught in a winter storm while hiking is now facing felony charges for taking his children on that hike.
https://ow.ly/oqwL50XyhAB
https://ow.ly/oqwL50XyhAB
'Extremely selfish' dad charged with taking young kids on dangerous hike that ended in a rescue
A South Jordan father who was rescued along with his three young children in a winter storm in Big Cottonwood Canyon is now facing child torture and abuse charges.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A father who was rescued along with his three young children from Big Cottonwood Canyon in October after they were caught in a winter storm while hiking is now facing felony charges for taking his children on that hike.
https://ow.ly/oqwL50XyhAB
https://ow.ly/oqwL50XyhAB
"We could've done Times New Roman and called it a day, and nobody would have said anything. At least people are talking about the logo..."
Gov. Cox is shrugging off all the jokes about Utah's new Olympic logo, joking it seems to have united everyone in hating it:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Gov. Cox is shrugging off all the jokes about Utah's new Olympic logo, joking it seems to have united everyone in hating it:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Cox defends Utah's 'bold' new Olympic logo, but he sees why it has people talking
Utah's new 2034 Olympic transition logo appears to have united the state the way organizers wanted — just not in the way they thought it would.
www.ksl.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:18 AM
"We could've done Times New Roman and called it a day, and nobody would have said anything. At least people are talking about the logo..."
Gov. Cox is shrugging off all the jokes about Utah's new Olympic logo, joking it seems to have united everyone in hating it:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Gov. Cox is shrugging off all the jokes about Utah's new Olympic logo, joking it seems to have united everyone in hating it:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Update to this story from last week: Gov. Spencer Cox says he is looking to fund the proposed homeless campus in northwest SLC.
Utah Office of Homeless Services issued a funding request to the state ahead of Cox's next proposed budget
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Utah Office of Homeless Services issued a funding request to the state ahead of Cox's next proposed budget
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Utah has a grand vision for homeless campus, but plan's ambiguity sparks concern
The Office of Homeless Services requested state funding for a 1,300-bed homeless services campus, but several groups have concerns about the project as it moves forward.
www.ksl.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Update to this story from last week: Gov. Spencer Cox says he is looking to fund the proposed homeless campus in northwest SLC.
Utah Office of Homeless Services issued a funding request to the state ahead of Cox's next proposed budget
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Utah Office of Homeless Services issued a funding request to the state ahead of Cox's next proposed budget
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
What will the SLC whale look like next? A recent survey found residents want a design that's "fun" and "iconic," and embraces "community."
The city is now looking for SLCo-based artists to give it a refresh:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
The city is now looking for SLCo-based artists to give it a refresh:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
Help wanted: Salt Lake artist to give 9th and 9th whale a 'fun' new look
Salt Lake City is looking to highlight local artists as it gives its famed Out of the Blue sculpture a new look in 2026.
www.ksl.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
What will the SLC whale look like next? A recent survey found residents want a design that's "fun" and "iconic," and embraces "community."
The city is now looking for SLCo-based artists to give it a refresh:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
The city is now looking for SLCo-based artists to give it a refresh:
www.ksl.com/article/5141...
The 2034 Winter Olympics is breaking away from 2002 in one key category: Its name.
3,000 days from opening night, event organizers unveiled its name and a new transitional logo:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
3,000 days from opening night, event organizers unveiled its name and a new transitional logo:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Utah unveils official name, new logo for 2034 Winter Olympics
Most of the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics will take place in and around Utah's capital city, but its name will highlight the statewide impact it's expected to have.
www.ksl.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The 2034 Winter Olympics is breaking away from 2002 in one key category: Its name.
3,000 days from opening night, event organizers unveiled its name and a new transitional logo:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
3,000 days from opening night, event organizers unveiled its name and a new transitional logo:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
The CPC released its final 3-month outlook for winter yesterday, and it's what you'd expect from a La Niña winter.
Here's how it offers some hope for Utah and why it matters:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Here's how it offers some hope for Utah and why it matters:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
La Niña is back. What type of winter will it provide Utah this time around?
A new, long-range forecast signals uncertainty for Utah heading into meteorological winter, but it also offers hope that Utah could receive storms that can drastically improve its water situation.
www.ksl.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The CPC released its final 3-month outlook for winter yesterday, and it's what you'd expect from a La Niña winter.
Here's how it offers some hope for Utah and why it matters:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Here's how it offers some hope for Utah and why it matters:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
"The new space achieves a goal voters set in place with the approval of (the bond) in 2022..."
A new open space near Rose Park is the first completed project from a parks bond SLC residents passed in 2022 — and the first of many planned for the Jordan River area:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
A new open space near Rose Park is the first completed project from a parks bond SLC residents passed in 2022 — and the first of many planned for the Jordan River area:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
This new playground, open space marks a milestone for Salt Lake City
A new open space marks the first completed project tied to an $85 million bond that Salt Lake residents approved three years ago. It could also help in a transformation of the Jordan River.
www.ksl.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"The new space achieves a goal voters set in place with the approval of (the bond) in 2022..."
A new open space near Rose Park is the first completed project from a parks bond SLC residents passed in 2022 — and the first of many planned for the Jordan River area:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
A new open space near Rose Park is the first completed project from a parks bond SLC residents passed in 2022 — and the first of many planned for the Jordan River area:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Reposted by Carter Williams
Police say they have closed their investigation into the alleged assault of musician Todd Snider and believe he may have injured himself on his tour bus. https://ow.ly/x0MZ50Xve8T
Salt Lake police find no evidence that musician Todd Snider was assaulted
Police say they have closed their investigation into the alleged assault of musician Todd Snider and believe he may have injured himself on his tour bus.
ow.ly
November 21, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Police say they have closed their investigation into the alleged assault of musician Todd Snider and believe he may have injured himself on his tour bus. https://ow.ly/x0MZ50Xve8T
"We don't see the need for future legislation."
SLC unveiled its mobility plan tied to SB195 yesterday. Here's a look at some of the changes that it plans to implement for future road projects:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
SLC unveiled its mobility plan tied to SB195 yesterday. Here's a look at some of the changes that it plans to implement for future road projects:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Salt Lake City unveils plans to address future road projects in response to UDOT
Utah's capital city says it's prepared to take
www.ksl.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
"We don't see the need for future legislation."
SLC unveiled its mobility plan tied to SB195 yesterday. Here's a look at some of the changes that it plans to implement for future road projects:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
SLC unveiled its mobility plan tied to SB195 yesterday. Here's a look at some of the changes that it plans to implement for future road projects:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Happening now: SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall is presenting the city's mobility plan to the Transportation Interim Committee, required from SB195 earlier this year.
Here's a brief summary from a city letter that was uploaded before the presentation:
Here's a brief summary from a city letter that was uploaded before the presentation:
November 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Happening now: SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall is presenting the city's mobility plan to the Transportation Interim Committee, required from SB195 earlier this year.
Here's a brief summary from a city letter that was uploaded before the presentation:
Here's a brief summary from a city letter that was uploaded before the presentation:
"Really, (we) just want to get something on the ground as soon as possible to signify that this is Japantown, it's going to stay Japantown and more investments are on the horizon."
SLC is inching closer to major changes to historic Japantown:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
SLC is inching closer to major changes to historic Japantown:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Salt Lake City has a clearer vision for historic Japantown as part of downtown changes
Salt Lake City leaders say they might be able to fully fund planning for a major overhaul of the city's historic Japantown street by the next fiscal year budget.
www.ksl.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:23 AM
"Really, (we) just want to get something on the ground as soon as possible to signify that this is Japantown, it's going to stay Japantown and more investments are on the horizon."
SLC is inching closer to major changes to historic Japantown:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
SLC is inching closer to major changes to historic Japantown:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
It's official now: The #SLC Council just voted to accept the results of this month's election.
Councilmembers Victoria Petro, Chris Wharton and Sarah Young have been reelected; Erika Carlsen will be the next District 5 councilmember beginning in January.
Councilmembers Victoria Petro, Chris Wharton and Sarah Young have been reelected; Erika Carlsen will be the next District 5 councilmember beginning in January.
November 19, 2025 at 2:09 AM
It's official now: The #SLC Council just voted to accept the results of this month's election.
Councilmembers Victoria Petro, Chris Wharton and Sarah Young have been reelected; Erika Carlsen will be the next District 5 councilmember beginning in January.
Councilmembers Victoria Petro, Chris Wharton and Sarah Young have been reelected; Erika Carlsen will be the next District 5 councilmember beginning in January.
Happening now: SLC CRA is going over the 40% design details for the future of Japantown (100 South). The project dates back to 2018, but also got swept up in the downtown revitalization zone created last year
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Happening now: SLC CRA is going over the 40% design details for the future of Japantown (100 South). The project dates back to 2018, but also got swept up in the downtown revitalization zone created last year
Just in: The Kilby Block Party lineup is out and it's huge.
Lorde, Turnstile, Hayley Williams, Blood Orange among the names performing at the Utah State Fairpark next year:
Lorde, Turnstile, Hayley Williams, Blood Orange among the names performing at the Utah State Fairpark next year:
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Just in: The Kilby Block Party lineup is out and it's huge.
Lorde, Turnstile, Hayley Williams, Blood Orange among the names performing at the Utah State Fairpark next year:
Lorde, Turnstile, Hayley Williams, Blood Orange among the names performing at the Utah State Fairpark next year:
"It's important that we give them voices, and that we maintain this space in a respectful manner."
Salt Lake City has officially restored the ~250 trees lost during a destructive windstorm 5 years ago:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Salt Lake City has officially restored the ~250 trees lost during a destructive windstorm 5 years ago:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Salt Lake City honors 'quiet majority' by completing tree restoration 5 years after storm
Salt Lake City and a few dozen volunteers completed a full restoration of the 250 trees that were lost during a strong windstorm in 2020.
www.ksl.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM
"It's important that we give them voices, and that we maintain this space in a respectful manner."
Salt Lake City has officially restored the ~250 trees lost during a destructive windstorm 5 years ago:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Salt Lake City has officially restored the ~250 trees lost during a destructive windstorm 5 years ago:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
"I once had a Gen Z bartender (tell me we're) like the Spirit Halloween of farmers markets."
Here's more on how the SLC Winter Market ended up at its new home at The Leonardo, creating a unique setting for the large crowds that came today:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Here's more on how the SLC Winter Market ended up at its new home at The Leonardo, creating a unique setting for the large crowds that came today:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
How Salt Lake City's winter market ended up selling food underneath a large airplane
Organizers of Utah's largest farmers market found an interesting solution to a location dilemma that developed as it planned for its winter market this year.
www.ksl.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
"I once had a Gen Z bartender (tell me we're) like the Spirit Halloween of farmers markets."
Here's more on how the SLC Winter Market ended up at its new home at The Leonardo, creating a unique setting for the large crowds that came today:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Here's more on how the SLC Winter Market ended up at its new home at The Leonardo, creating a unique setting for the large crowds that came today:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
"It's a huge project that we're undertaking."
Big changes are on the horizon for Salt Lake City's Allen Park, starting with the installation of new water lines next week.
But it's expected to keep the historic park closed for the next 3-4 months:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Big changes are on the horizon for Salt Lake City's Allen Park, starting with the installation of new water lines next week.
But it's expected to keep the historic park closed for the next 3-4 months:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
One of Salt Lake City's more unique parks will be closed for months
Allen Park, one of Salt Lake City's more unique outdoor spaces, will be closed for months as the city begins its first major overhaul since the city acquired the historic property five years ago.
www.ksl.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
"It's a huge project that we're undertaking."
Big changes are on the horizon for Salt Lake City's Allen Park, starting with the installation of new water lines next week.
But it's expected to keep the historic park closed for the next 3-4 months:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Big changes are on the horizon for Salt Lake City's Allen Park, starting with the installation of new water lines next week.
But it's expected to keep the historic park closed for the next 3-4 months:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Just in: Utah says it will issue all November SNAP benefits for those who qualify, now that the federal government has reopened
November 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Just in: Utah says it will issue all November SNAP benefits for those who qualify, now that the federal government has reopened
The Colorado River Basin states have agreed to work together toward a deal on how to use the river's water, with a goal to have a new deal to present by mid-Feb, Utah's top rep said today.
Here's why that's important:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Here's why that's important:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Utah, 6 other states hopeful to secure new Colorado River deal after missing key deadline
Utah and the six other Colorado River states reached a tentative agreement to continue working together on a plan to share river water from the river after missing a federal deadline.
www.ksl.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The Colorado River Basin states have agreed to work together toward a deal on how to use the river's water, with a goal to have a new deal to present by mid-Feb, Utah's top rep said today.
Here's why that's important:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Here's why that's important:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Reposted by Carter Williams
One of Utah's oldest zoos received the OK to relocate one of its original buildings to make way for a new pavilion. https://ow.ly/Lbl750Xqtaa
Tracy Aviary plans to move original 87-year-old structure for new bird show pavilion
One of Utah's oldest zoos received the green light to relocate one of its original buildings to make way for a new pavilion that will allow its handlers to conduct shows throughout the year.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
One of Utah's oldest zoos received the OK to relocate one of its original buildings to make way for a new pavilion. https://ow.ly/Lbl750Xqtaa
The clouds ultimately won, but not before a beautiful northern lights display over Salt Lake City
November 12, 2025 at 6:59 AM
The clouds ultimately won, but not before a beautiful northern lights display over Salt Lake City
It's been a bit, but we're back in aurora watch tonight 🚨
Here's a look at how you might be able to see the northern lights in Utah tonight/tomorrow #utwx
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Here's a look at how you might be able to see the northern lights in Utah tonight/tomorrow #utwx
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Northern lights could be visible in Utah, as NOAA issues 'very rare' geomagnetic storm watch
A potentially severe geomagnetic storm could make it easier for residents to view an aurora borealis this week.
www.ksl.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:35 PM
It's been a bit, but we're back in aurora watch tonight 🚨
Here's a look at how you might be able to see the northern lights in Utah tonight/tomorrow #utwx
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Here's a look at how you might be able to see the northern lights in Utah tonight/tomorrow #utwx
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
"The people of Utah are getting what we voted for seven years ago: a fair map."
ICYMI: A judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Utah Legislature in favor of an alternative map.
Here's a look at it + new reaction from Utah GOP, DNC and more:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
ICYMI: A judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Utah Legislature in favor of an alternative map.
Here's a look at it + new reaction from Utah GOP, DNC and more:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Utah judge selects new congressional map, tossing map drawn by lawmakers
A judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Republican-led legislature in favor of an alternative map.
www.ksl.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"The people of Utah are getting what we voted for seven years ago: a fair map."
ICYMI: A judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Utah Legislature in favor of an alternative map.
Here's a look at it + new reaction from Utah GOP, DNC and more:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
ICYMI: A judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Utah Legislature in favor of an alternative map.
Here's a look at it + new reaction from Utah GOP, DNC and more:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...