Extreme heat, extreme drought, extreme smog

The three things you need to know, delivered straight to your inbox from KSL News. [3 things radio tv] [Utah is being ravaged by the drought. Here's all the information you need to know about Utah's drought.]( [7-year-old shooting death]( [Three arrests made in shooting death of a 7-year-old girl from Heber City]( Arresting documents for the three individuals taken into custody indicate drugs, alcohol and prescription medication may have played a part in the fatal shooting of 7-year-old Zaydanielys Rodriguez Irizarry. A probable cause statement indicates the primary suspect shouldn’t have had a gun to begin with. [Read More]( [100 degree weather is here to stay in Salt Lake City]( [100 degree weather is here to stay in Salt Lake City]( Utah is packing the heat. Today’s forecast is predicted to set a new daily record in Salt Lake City– a high of 102. Not only is it expected to be hot as heck, the grey sky is anticipated to enhance conditions. However, keep your hopes up for some much needed relief later in the week. [Read More]( [Smokey air beware: Air quality can harm even healthy lungs ]( [Smokey air beware: Air quality can harm even healthy lungs]( As wildfires rage in Oregon and California, a thick layer of smoke is cloaking the Salt Lake Valley. Utah’s unhealthy air quality is not expected to clear anytime soon. In fact, it’s projected to get worse. Doctors are warning residents to limit their outdoor time, even if their lungs are in tip top shape. [Read More]( What else? - [Support is available]( for those impacted by the shooting death of a 7-year-old girl in Heber City. - The drought ravaging Utah puts [98% of the state]( in the worst two drought categories. - [Algal blooms popping up in Utah]( waters due to high temps and low H2O levels can be deadly for pets. - A small Utah town is finally getting [an upgrade to its water system]( after not being able to drink the tap water for six years. - The town of [Echo asked other towns]( to truck in water to help them out. - It’s been a busy season thus far for [Utah search and rescue crews](. - [Utah’s NAACP responds]( to a post by the Black Lives Matter Utah chapter claiming the American flag is a ‘racist symbol.’ - A nurse practitioner from Utah was hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine… and then [he caught the virus](. - [This new training platform]( at Utah Olympic Park has many in the diving community hoping high diving will be included in future Olympics. - Ok, ok, ok. Supposedly [there’s a reason why]( there are more hot dogs in a package than buns. - Blasting off in [his own spaceship](, a UK billionaire has successfully landed in space. 7-day Forecast We’re confident we will make it through the smokey air phase. It’s going to be in the triple digits today, along with minimal views of the mountains, thanks to the smoke. Cross your fingers for rain this week, though! [Podcast of the day ]( [Podcast of the day]( Utah Rep. John Curtis is leading the GOP to address climate change. KSL+ talks with Curtis about what he hopes to get out of the new Conservative Climate Caucus. The program also speaks with an environmental educator about how to talk about climate change with people who may still be on the fence. [Listen Now]( [Before you go... ]( [Before you go...]( What would you do if you were stuck on a malfunctioning carnival ride? This video explains how a few riders coped with the situation. [Watch Now]( Get the KSLTV app today [Download iOS App]( [Download Android App]( Get the KSLNewsRadio app today [Download iOS App]( [Download Android App]( KSL | 55 North 300 West | Ste 200 | Salt Lake City | UT | 84101 [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.](