Utah Lake

In other news, Utah has the highest rate of melanoma in the country — and it keeps rising. And, search and rescue saved a missing 83-year-old hiker in Grand Canyon National Park.

In other news, swimming is prohibited in parts of Utah Lake because of harmful algal blooms. And, a new fire in Tooele County grew to 4,000 acres over the weekend.

Rapid development, population growth, and increased tourism around Bear Lake are raising concerns among residents.

The Utah Lake Authority recently commissioned a study regarding tourism rates at Utah Lake, its findings were shocking.

Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke and Paighten Harkins, along with UPR/Tribune reporter Clarissa Casper join us this week to talk about the latest news.

The decision comes a week after a judge ruled the Utah Fits All program was unconstitutional. In other news, Utah Lake is hoping to shed its bad reputation and encourage visitors with a new ad.

In other news, Salt Lake City International is one of the nation's most expensive major airports to fly out of domestically. And, AI use in police reports could become regulated under a new bill.

The Jordan Valley Water Conservancy announced Monday that it plans to release about 10,000 acre-feet of water from Utah Lake over the next month, sending more water to the Great Salt Lake via the Jordan River, which connects the two bodies of water.

On this episode, Book bans, a sexual abuse lawsuit, child care access issues in the state, and a fresh Utah Lake controversy.

The latest shorebird surveys were completed in late April this year.