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Amid intense Box Elder County data center debate, another energy plan quietly edges ahead

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Amid the intense debate surrounding a proposed data center and power-production project in Box Elder County a nuclear energy plant plan is quietly edging forward.

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Warm winter, busy summer: How to prepare for a surge in wasp activity

Nature’s Balance Pest Control  |  Posted May 13 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're already spying wasps outside, it's time to take action. By late summer, wasp colonies can number in the thousands.

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Power poles down in Salt Lake City, weather causes outages across northern Utah

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated May 13 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands without power in northern Utah due to strong winds on Wednesday.

Utah officers support grieving families during Police Week in Washington, DC

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several members of Utah law enforcement are volunteering with COPS, or Concerns of Police Survivors, this week, welcoming officers and families for National Police Week.

Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats

Kelvin Chan, Associated Press  |  Updated May 13 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meta Platforms said Wednesday it's rolling out an "incognito" mode for WhatsApp users to have private conversations with its AI chatbot.

Firefighters address risk, assessments as homeowners navigate insurance struggles

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Local fire departments are preparing homeowners for what could be a volatile wildfire season this year.

Wild Horse Fire burns more than 400 acres in Millard County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gusty winds are fueling a large wildfire southwest of Leamington, in Millard County, that grew to an estimated 400 acres on Wednesday,

Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair as inflation intensifies

Nolan D. McCaskill and Ann Saphir, Reuters  |  Updated May 13 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate on Wednesday approved Kevin Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve, putting the 56-year-old at the helm as the central bank grapples with intensifying inflation.

Human-caused Grover Fire burns 11 acres in Wayne County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Crews respond to human-caused Grover Fire in Wayne County on Wednesday, 11 acres burned, according to officials.

Have You Seen This? Officers free black bear locked in hotel bathroom

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A black bear in Tennessee that somehow managed to lock itself in a hotel bathroom was freed by police.

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100 years later: How one Utah dairy was passed down through generations

Dairy West  |  Posted May 13 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over the past century, the family has completed an estimated 73,000 milking shifts and raised generations of dairy cattle — all while adapting to an industry that has changed dramatically over time.

Kouri Richins sentenced to life without parole after her sons say they fear her

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated May 13 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Kamas mother, children's book author and real estate agent convicted of murdering her husband was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison without parole.

Taylorsville man charged with zip-tying daughter; no charges against mother

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated May 13 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Taylorsville man accused of zip-tying his young daughter has been charged. But his wife will not face charges.

US overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press  |  Updated May 13 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

About 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year — about 14% fewer than the previous year, according to preliminary government data.

Lehi man charged with slamming girlfriend's cat to the ground

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Lehi man was charged Wednesday with torturing a companion animal in the abuse of his girlfriend's cat.

Operator of hantavirus-hit ship will say by week's end when the vessel will resume cruises

Elena Becatoros and Devi Shastri, Associated Press  |  Updated May 13 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The operator of the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak said that it expects to know by the end of the week if the vessel will keep to its schedule for the coming months.

Logan semifinalist in national teacher competition hopes to give back to community

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Logan High School math teacher, who is a semifinalist in a national teacher competition, hopes to give back to the community if she wins.

US home prices just jumped the most in more than a year

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 13 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The median sales price for a house in the U.S. reached $396,173 in April, 2.4% higher than in April 2025, according to Redfin, largely because buyers are coming off the sidelines.

Beehive State firefighters still buzzing after semi with 25M bees breaks down

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Unified Fire Authority crews were called Tuesday to assist a broken down semitrailer hauling an estimated 25 million bees.

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Revitalizing the past, building the future: Logan's downtown transformation

Utah State Historic Preservation Office  |  Posted May 13 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Their mission involves celebrating spaces where the community gathers, connects, and thrives by promoting events in areas like dining, retail, the arts, and entertainment.

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Separating fact from fiction on the massive Utah data center project

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted May 13 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Also, Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz addresses data center controversy, and whether he met with Kevin O'Leary.

KSL's Mini 5: Territorial Statehouse State Park

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum is a place many drivers on Interstate 15 might have passed without realizing its importance. The building once served as Utah's territorial capital.

Couple, neighbors allege pellet gun shooting part of harassment pattern in Marmalade District

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Marmalade District couple said a recent incident involving a neighbor charged with firing a pellet gun into their home is part of a broader pattern of harassment targeting LGBTQ+ residents.