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Russia says Ukraine hit two facilities at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ukrainian drones attacked two facilities at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant ​in southeastern Ukraine overnight, but there is no threat to nuclear safety, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation said.

Utah Supreme Court weighs 'constitutional panel' lawmakers created to hear some cases

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Supreme Court is considering several challenges to a new state law allowing some cases to be moved to a special three-judge panel after hearing lengthy arguments from three sets of plaintiffs Monday.

Utahns might see their electricity bills drop — and coal might be to thank

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rocky Mountain Power has proposed a $375 million decrease in electricity charges, driven by lower natural gas prices, cheaper wholesale power and improved coal supplies, though approval is still pending.

Semitruck driver sentenced to jail, probation for causing fatal I-15 crash 10 years ago

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 6:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho man was ordered to spend one year in jail and three on probation after causing a collision that killed a 21-year-old while driving a semitruck with methamphetamine in his system.

Montpelier man dies in rollover crash east of Lava Hot Springs

Todd Kunz, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man from Montpelier, Idaho, died Sunday evening after a minivan left U.S. Highway 30 and overturned east of Lava Hot Springs, according to Idaho State Police.

Utah couple accused of abusing young son

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 6:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Emery County couple was charged on Monday with aggravated child abuse.

What is pneumonic plague and how dangerous is it?

Jen Christensen, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 5:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. State Department and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they are closely monitoring a death from pneumonia of an "unknown" origin.

Former Idaho police officer accused of hiding Russian control of company with federal contracts

EastIdahoNews  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 5:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Boise police officer and CEO of a technology company is accused of helping conceal Russian ownership and software development to secure contracts with the U.S. government.

1 dead, 2 hospitalized in Salt Lake City collision

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead and two were hospitalized after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Salt Lake City Monday afternoon.

Judge in Tyler Robinson case wants attorneys ready to set trial dates

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The judge in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case wants attorneys ready to set trial dates during Robinson's next hearing on Oct. 23.

Next Artemis mission on track for 2027, but anything can happen, astronaut says

Joey Roulette, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The next mission under NASA's Artemis moon program could still launch next summer as planned, but "anything can happen" given the remaining ​development work.

Teen charged with 10 counts of attempted murder after high school chemical incident

EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 15-year-old Portland student faces 19 charges, including 10 counts of attempted aggravated murder and two counts of domestic terrorism, after allegedly mixing chemicals at his high school and releasing toxic gases that sickened several people.

Have You Seen This? Bears go viral in Colorado as wildlife officials urge caution

VideoPat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

An uptick in Bear encounters has made for some viral moments in recent weeks, particularly around Aspen, Colorado.

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with school bus in Cedar City

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 3:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Highway Patrol troopers investigated a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a school bus on Monday morning.

Members of Shivwits Band of Paiute protest golf course on native land during PGA Tour

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 60 members and supporters of the Shivwits Band of Paiute Native American Tribe stood Saturday in protest of a golf resort that is projected to be built on tribal land.

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No. 1 Amazon bestseller 'Putting On Christ' audiobook now free for KSL readers

VideoVescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers.

Woman dies after being struck by vehicle in North Ogden

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 5 - 2:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 73-year-old woman died after she was struck by a vehicle Saturday evening in North Ogden, police said.

US stocks rise to the edge of an all-time high

Stan Choe, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 2:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. stocks rose near their records after a couple buyout announcements helped lift the market.

Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn is sentenced to life in prison for wife's murder

Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on "American Idol" was set to be sentenced Monday after a jury convicted him of murdering his wife while he was having an affair.

4 Utah deaths linked to certain herbal supplements, including kratom

VideoKennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four deaths in Utah were tied to "illegal chemical compounds found in certain herbal supplements, including kratom products and 'cat's claw,'" according to health officials.

Utah's strategy to fight invasive reeds at the Great Salt Lake? Play the long game and look upstream

Annie Knox, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 1:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Floods of four decades ago wiped out native plants and left the Great Salt Lake vulnerable to an expensive problem: tall, invasive, thirsty reeds crowding out other plants and covering up habitat for migratory birds.

Catholic diocese sues US government seeking clergy access to detainees

Julio-Cesar Chavez, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Monday, ​alleging that detainees at an immigration detention facility in Missouri are being deprived of their right to speak privately with priests or receive sacraments like communion and confession.

Starbucks sued over 'sugar-free' claims for protein beverages

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 1:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Starbucks has been sued by consumers who said the coffee chain ​falsely advertised eight protein beverages as "sugar-free" because they contain lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in milk.