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Green River nuclear energy plans revived, add to Utah's potential nuclear portfolio
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 27 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Two firms are teaming to revive a nuclear power initiative in Green River that dates back nearly 20 years, adding to Utah's potential portfolio of nuclear energy.
4-year-old hospitalized after nearly drowning in Saratoga Springs
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 27 - 9:42 p.m. | Save Story
A child was hospitalized Wednesday after a near drowning in Saratoga Springs
Troopers identify 2 victims from deadly weekend crashes
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 27 - 9:39 p.m. | Save Story
A string of crashes over Memorial Day weekend on Utah roads left two people dead.
Central Utah farmers report worst conditions they've ever seen after dry winter
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 27 - 8:44 p.m. | Save Story
Central Utah farmers said a combination of drought, frost and strong winds has created some of the worst conditions they have ever seen.
Iron County presses pause on new AI data center proposals to review current regulations
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 27 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
Iron County pressed pause on any new applicants wanting to build AI data centers in the county, initiating a 180-day moratorium to review current zoning laws and regulations.
New humanitarian center gives opportunities for local immigrants, while helping worldwide
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 27 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opening a new Humanitarian Center that provides jobs and classes to people in need, in addition to sending resources globally.
Troopers identify motorcyclist killed in crash with tour bus in Kane County
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Updated May 27 - 7:10 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a bus when the biker attempted a U-turn in Kane County on Monday night.
Head-on crash leaves 1 dead in southern Utah
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 27 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
A man was killed in a head-on crash in Washington County on Wednesday.
How does AI feel about faith? BYU-led research team finds major language models ignore religion
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 27 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Research from a new Brigham Young University-led consortium found that large and widely known AI models have significant biases and gaps when it comes to faith and religion.
Eastbound I-80 reopens after semitruck fire forces closure 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.
Data center official counters worries about project footprint; foes raise new concerns
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 27 - 3:10 p.m. | Save Story
An official involved in the Box Elder County data center project countered worries its footprint will be excessive while foes raised new concerns with the initiative.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Business & Tech »
Green River nuclear energy plans revived, add to Utah's potential nuclear portfolio
- Data center official counters worries about project footprint; foes raise new concerns
- Median pay for CEOs up nearly 6% in 2025, but some compensation packages were eye-popping
- Wall Street opens higher on AI optimism, Mideast truce hopes
- Here's why Mike Kennedy is optimistic about Utah's role in the air mobility push
Environment »
Central Utah farmers report worst conditions they've ever seen after dry winter
- Washington tourist pleads not guilty in monk seal rock case, barred from Hawaii beaches
- Data center official counters worries about project footprint; foes raise new concerns
- Firefighters see concerning 'color' on hillsides in Salt Lake County
- Park City moose sighting highlights spring baby animal season in Utah
Politics »
Dem hopefuls stake out progressive positions during feisty congressional debate
- Former President Biden sues DOJ over release of interview audio
- Iron County presses pause on new AI data center proposals to review current regulations
- Celeste Maloy honors the Utah soldiers behind Korean War 'miracle' on 75th anniversary
- Data center official counters worries about project footprint; foes raise new concerns
Religion »
New humanitarian center gives opportunities for local immigrants, while helping worldwide
- Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals under intense heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations start
- How does AI feel about faith? BYU-led research team finds major language models ignore religion
- Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns
- Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
Science »
How does AI feel about faith? BYU-led research team finds major language models ignore religion
- Zuckerberg's philanthropic venture unveils AI world model for drug discovery
- Here's why Mike Kennedy is optimistic about Utah's role in the air mobility push
- Why did T. rex have tiny arms? A new study may finally have the answer
- Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings death in Europe
