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A project to build a first-of-its-kind nuclear reactor in Eastern Idaho has been significantly downsized. The initial plan for the Carbon-Free Power Project was to build 12 interconnected miniature nuclear reactor modules to produce a total of 600 megawatts. It would be the first small modular reactor in the United States. × Advertisement After the company tasked with manufacturing the plants said it could make the reactors more power-efficient, planners reduced the project down to six module ...

Kyle Andre Alan Lewis, 26, was sentenced to consecutive prison sentences on Monday. Lewis pleaded guilty to multiple third-degree felonies in May, including unlawful acquisition of a financial card, possession of a firearm by a restricted person and controlled substance charges. Lewis was charged in seven felony cases this year; however, court records show one case against Lewis was dismissed by prosecutors after it was found to be a duplicate filing. Defense attorney Joe Saxton argued for a le...

The deadline for applications for a justice court judge position in Wellsville has been extended. The position will replace Judge Terry Moore, who resigned his position on May 15, 2021. To be considered for a justice court judgeship in Cache County, candidates must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a Utah resident for at least three years, and have earned a high school diploma or GED. In addition, candidates must be a resident of Cache County or an adjacent county for...

Shawn Ryan Andrews, 29, was sentenced to four years to life in the Utah State Prison on Monday for the fatal stabbing of his mother in November 2019. During the time set for sentencing in 1st District Court, Andrews emotionally addressed the court. He expressed love for his mom, remorse for the incident and his desire to make changes in his life. “I hurt every day,” Andrews said. “I just want to get help and be a better person.” × Advertisement Defense attorney Mike McGinni...

COVID-19 transmission rates in Cache Valley have been slowly increasing, putting the area at a moderate level. Caleb Harrison, an epidemiologist at Bear River Health Department, said about 6.2% of COVID tests are coming back positive. He said the health department is recording about eight new cases a day, but the actual number of infections is likely higher because not everyone’s getting tested. Harrison said there’s a chance that Cache County could move into the high level when resul...

Utahs smoky skies from wildfire smoke may get worse in coming days FOX 13 Haze is seen in Salt Lake City, which experts say is smoke from wildfires burning northwest of Utah. and last updated 2021-07-10 23:23:55-04 SALT LAKE CITY — Some areas in Utah have seen extremely hazy skies in the past few days, and experts say it may get worse. A Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) spokesperson told FOX 13 the visible air pollution appears to be smoke from wildfires, largely coming from ...

Smith has been charged with first-degree aggravated burglary, third-degree aggravated assault and four additional misdemeanors. An affidavit filed with the court alleges Smith unlawfully entered a home and assaulted a family member. The alleged victim told Logan City Police officers he was sitting on a recliner when Smith grabbed him by the neck, pulled him backwards and struck him with fists. Police wrote that the victim sustained bruises, a wound and two broken ribs. × Advertisement Police w...

A man accused of sexually assaulting five children made his initial appearance in 1st District Court on Tuesday. Fernando Carrillo, 47, faces 11 charges — nine counts of first-degree aggravated sexual abuse of a child and two counts of first-degree attempted rape of a child. The charges were filed against Carrillo on Tuesday. Court records list the two attempted rape charges against Carrillo as second-degree felonies. Though a charge involving an attempt can result in reduction in degree, ...

“They just brighten the day,” she said. Four years ago, Turner was shot in the head by two of her classmates. She said the injury caused her to take up a new hobby. × Advertisement “Lots of people were giving me flowers on my homecoming from the hospital.” Turner said. “I’ve just fallen in love with flowers.” “People gifted us flowers, and that was huge,” April Turner, Deserae’s mother, said. “It was so kind of them to do that, but also it...

Cache County Attorney James Swink is stepping away from his elected position to pursue an opportunity with prosecutors in Weber County. “I’ve served 12 years as the Cache County Attorney, and it’s been wonderful,” Swink told The Herald Journal. “I don’t think elected officials should serve their lifetimes in their office.” An announcement of Swink’s departure was made prior to a ribbon cutting for a new Cache Children’s Justice Center on Tuesday. Swi...