Toxic Dust, Empty Reservoirs, and Utah’s Water Reckoning

On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos follows Utah’s water crisis from the Great Salt Lake to the Colorado River reservoirs that help power and supply the West. Ben Hart of the Utah Inland Port Authority explains how property tax dollars from west-side development are being directed toward shoreline preservation and wetland conservation, and why the lake’s health is now an economic issue as well as an environmental one.

Then the show turns to Lake Powell and Lake Mead, where combined water storage is hitting historic lows and experts warn the region is running out of time to solve a crisis built around drought, power generation, water rights, tourism, and the future of fast-growing communities in southern Utah and across the West.

Plus, Kevin O’Leary and Fox News Media respond to a defamation lawsuit tied to claims about Utah data center critics, the state joins a multi-state push against robocalls, agritourism becomes a bigger lifeline for Utah farmers, and Before You Go heads to Iron County, where one missing zero briefly sent a public meeting back to the year 226.

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.