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Semitruck fire forces temporary closure of eastbound I-80 in Parleys Canyon

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A semitruck caught fire Wednesday along I-80 in Parleys Canyon, causing a road closure.

Lawyer says tourist accused of hurling rock at Hawaiian monk seal has been doxed, threatened

Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press  |  Updated May 27 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The defense attorney for a tourist from Washington state accused of hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal says his client was trying to protect sea turtles.

Have You Seen This? Creepy dog scares owner half to death

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 3:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

I've got a few questions after watching this clip. First, what is the dog doing up on the table?

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Virginia City, Nevada: A perfectly preserved piece of the American West

Virginia City  |  Posted May 27 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

For travelers from Utah looking for a summer road trip that combines history, mountain scenery, quirky events and genuine Nevada character, Virginia City delivers something increasingly rare.

Salt Lake City has 2 new bike trails, but will they last?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's two newest bike projects were the subject of a new law before officially opening. Adjustments to them are still being considered.

New audit finds 'small handful' of noncitizens on Utah voter rolls

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated May 27 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

An audit of the more than 2 million registered voters in Utah found just a few dozen who are not American citizens, the lieutenant governor's office announced Wednesday.

How Utah climbed to the top of MLB expansion conversation

Brian Preece, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

If Major League Baseball finally expands for the first time since 1998, Utah is no longer a long shot. It is squarely in the middle of the conversation.

WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surge

Reuters  |  Updated May 27 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday called for a ceasefire ​in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in order to contain an Ebola outbreak.

You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Anita Snow, Associated Press  |  Updated May 27 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carol Ross can't stop smiling at dance practice as she shouts out the steps of a routine to members of her tap and jazz troupe for women age 50 and older.

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The one upgrade homeowners forget during a remodel (but regret later)

Gillette Services  |  Posted May 27 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

What many homeowners don't realize is that remodeling a home without considering the HVAC system can lead to comfort issues, higher energy bills, and costly fixes down the road.

Firefighters see concerning 'color' on hillsides in Salt Lake County

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Tuesday, Unified Fire Authority toured a KSL crew around an area at the mouth of Butterfield Canyon to explain what is so concerning to the team about the current fire conditions.

5 of 7 trapped in Laos cave found alive, rescuers say

Kocha Olarn, Sophie Tanno and Chris Lau, CNN  |  Updated May 27 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Five of the seven villagers who became trapped in a cave that flooded in Laos were found alive by rescuers Wednesday, in an incident echoing the dramatic 2018 rescue of teenage soccer players in Thailand.

A Winter Olympics in NYC? Here's what New York's governor just said

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 27 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's no secret that there's been interest in another Olympics for Lake Placid, New York. And with Gov. Kathy Hochul on board, New York's interest could someday pit it against Utah.

Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer

Jacqueline Howard, CNN  |  Updated May 27 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colorectal cancers – and for the first time, that includes a blood test.

Salt Lake man killed roommate, wrapped him in plastic in 'especially heinous' crime, police say

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 9:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man has been arrested for investigation of murder in the beating death of his roommate. The victim was found Monday wrapped in garbage bags and plastic, police say.

JD Vance: Fraudsters are stealing from vulnerable Americans, not just taxpayers

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted May 27 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Vice President JD Vance held a roundtable discussion with leadership in the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud and attorneys general from around the country.

Median pay for CEOs up nearly 6% in 2025, but some compensation packages were eye-popping

Associated Press  |  Updated May 27 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The typical CEO compensation package rose nearly 6% in 2025 to $17.7 million, as company boards rewarded their top executives for bigger profits and higher stock prices.

Utah father of 3 killed in paragliding accident remembered as adventurous and charismatic

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A family remembers a Utah man killed in a Draper paragliding accident earlier this month.

Herriman family mourns 13-year-old son killed in crash after car fled police

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Herriman family is grieving the loss of their 13-year-old son after a deadly crash early Saturday.

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Why is your hospital MRI $3,000 when I can get it across the street for $399?

TaylorMED MRI  |  Posted May 27 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

An MRI at the hospital could cost you thousands of dollars more than a clinic across the street.

US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting

Reuters  |  Updated May 27 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Justice Department has again asked a federal judge to lift ​an injunction holding up progress on President Donald Trump's ballroom project, saying Saturday's shooting outside the White House showed ‌an urgent need for improved security.

Weekend Amber Alert canceled after both children found safe in Mexico

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Updated May 27 - 7:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The two children who went missing and prompted a weekend Amber Alert have been found safe in Mexico, and their father was arrested, Saratoga Springs police said Wednesday.

Homeless man sentenced to 5 years to life in prison in 2 sexual assault cases

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A homeless man was sentenced to at least five years and up to life in prison in connection with two sexual assault cases involving homeless women in Ogden.