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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Business & Tech »
Trump Mobile starts shipping US-assembled T1 phones after months-long delay
- Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers
- More shoppers using short-term loans for essentials: Here's how to keep them in check
- Amid intense Box Elder County data center debate, another energy plan quietly edges ahead
- Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats
Education »
University of Utah, Utah Population Database harnessing AI to improve cancer patient outcomes
Environment »
Amid intense Box Elder County data center debate, another energy plan quietly edges ahead
Health »
University of Utah, Utah Population Database harnessing AI to improve cancer patient outcomes
- Utah podiatrist and 2 nurses indicted in $27M Medicare fraud scheme
- US overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes
- Operator of hantavirus-hit ship will say by week's end when the vessel will resume cruises
- Mothers' mental health a top priority for new outpatient program at the University of Utah
Police & Courts »
Wild Horse Fire reaches 1,000 acres in Millard County, road closures in effect
- Herriman man sentenced to probation for explicit messages with Utah teen who went missing
- Utah podiatrist and 2 nurses indicted in $27M Medicare fraud scheme
- Hackers, company operating Canvas educational platform reach agreement following cyberattack
- Utah officers support grieving families during Police Week in Washington, DC
Politics »
Ogden Valley City officials seek feedback on possible name change of new Weber County city
Religion »
Hindu statesman to lead invocations at 3 Utah meetings as part of effort to foster understanding
- Executive director of church missionary department dies of traumatic brain injury
- Guests joining Tabernacle Choir in California benefit concert to include Donny Osmond
- Is religion claiming a more prominent place in Utah's and America's K-12 classrooms?
- 8 children killed in Louisiana mass shooting remembered at funeral
Science »
University of Utah, Utah Population Database harnessing AI to improve cancer patient outcomes
- Ancient teeth hint at canoodling between early human relatives
- Hackers, company operating Canvas educational platform reach agreement following cyberattack
- Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats
- Closed-loop cooling systems save water but can be a drain on electricity
Utah Counties »
Power poles down in Salt Lake City, weather causes outages across northern Utah
- Wild Horse Fire reaches 1,000 acres in Millard County, road closures in effect
- Ogden Valley City officials seek feedback on possible name change of new Weber County city
- Herriman man sentenced to probation for explicit messages with Utah teen who went missing
- Utah podiatrist and 2 nurses indicted in $27M Medicare fraud scheme
