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

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated May 13 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

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

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Wild Horse Fire reaches 1,000 acres in Millard County, road closures in effect

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated May 13 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gusty winds are fueling a large wildfire southwest of Leamington, in Millard County, that grew to an estimated 1,000 acres on Wednesday,

Ogden Valley City officials seek feedback on possible name change of new Weber County city

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden Valley officials are seeking public feedback on a possible name change for the new Weber County city.

Herriman man sentenced to probation for explicit messages with Utah teen who went missing

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 10:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Herriman man arrested in connection with the disappearance of a South Jordan teen in April 2025 was sentenced to probation for sending sexually explicit messages to her.

Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers

Rio Yamat, Associated Press  |  Updated May 13 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Allegiant Air said Wednesday it has completed its purchase of Sun Country Airlines, finalizing a deal that combines two low-cost carriers at a turbulent time for the budget airline industry.

More shoppers using short-term loans for essentials: Here's how to keep them in check

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

To keep short-term loans in check, don't use them for staples. Paying for next week's groceries becomes even harder when you're still paying for last week's groceries.

Utah podiatrist and 2 nurses indicted in $27M Medicare fraud scheme

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three Utahns faces federal charges of healthcare fraud and wire fraud accusing them of billing Medicare illegally for years.

Ancient teeth hint at canoodling between early human relatives

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Updated May 13 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

An analysis of ancient teeth is giving scientists a rare peek into interactions between human relatives hundreds of thousands of years ago.

Hackers, company operating Canvas educational platform reach agreement following cyberattack

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 13 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A deal has been reached following last week's cyberattack to the Canvas educational platform that affected thousands of schools across the nation — including several in Utah.

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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.

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.

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.

UDOT finalizes its plan to handle travel in Big Cottonwood Canyon

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 3:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah transportation officials have finalized a plan to gradually increase ski bus service and eventually introduce tolling in Big Cottonwood Canyon.

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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.