New Great Salt Lake Study Highlights Growing Dust Health Risks

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State leaders have new information to guide decisions about the shrinking Great Salt Lake, where more than 800 miles of exposed lakebed are raising concerns about toxic dust and public health. On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos is joined by University of Utah Professor Kevin Perry to take an in-depth look at a collaborative study commissioned by the Utah Division of Water Resources, bringing together researchers and environmental policy makers.

Plus, Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd responds to concerns over department morale, a new apartment complex opens for chronically homeless Utahns and Deer Valley unveils a major new chairlift expansion.

And a Utah teen prepares to represent Team USA in trampoline and tumbling in China.

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Join us on the KSL News Daily, where we delve deep into the stories that shape Utah. Every weekday, our dedicated host Maria Shilaos brings you an in-depth analysis of a pressing story in the news alongside a quick update on the three things you need to know to start your day. With the expertise and hard work of the journalists at KSL News, you can expect coverage in context and a nuanced understanding of the Beehive state’s unique landscape. Tune in to stay informed, engaged, and connected to the heart of Utah's news.