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

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

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

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

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.
University of Utah, Utah Population Database harnessing AI to improve cancer patient outcomes

University of Utah, Utah Population Database harnessing AI to improve cancer patient outcomes

Logan Stefanich and Bryanna Willis, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah is using millions in state funding to build an AI-assisted computing infrastructure to advance medical and policy decisions.
Utah podiatrist and 2 nurses indicted in $27M Medicare fraud scheme

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

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

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.
Firefighters address risk, assessments as homeowners navigate insurance struggles

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.
Human-caused Grover Fire burns 11 acres in Wayne County

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.
UDOT finalizes its plan to handle travel in Big Cottonwood Canyon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
KSL's Mini 5: Territorial Statehouse State Park

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

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.