Bison are hardy, long lived megafauna, so biologists were shocked when 40% of a herd in Utah's Book Cliffs died in just six days. Testing revealed the culprit, but some big questions still remain.

In other news, Washington County cities can add more savings to the waterwise landscaping program. And, Salt Lake County is addressing mail-in voters' concerns ahead of November's elections.

Warm weather helped slow Utah's outbreak, which had become the epicenter of outbreaks in the U.S. But the Utah State Epidemiologist still takes issue with even a single case in the state.

Logan wants to redesign Canyon Road to better connect its trail network. The plan would enroach on property homeowners say belongs to them, but the city says is part of a 99-foot right of way.

City leaders voted unanimously for a plan to develop a nuclear training and research campus on their USU campus. It marks an early step in bringing a nuclear energy industrial revolution to Utah.

Delays on Monday could be up to an hour on I-15. In other news, Hyrum lifted months-long water restrictions on Friday. And, a new TSA program is allowing more people through security without a ticket.

The accused killer of Charlie Kirk is going to trial, the Trump Administration is considering repealing the Roadless Rule, and Google wants to power a data center in southwest Utah.

El Niño is expected to be strong this year, possibly the strongest on record. It's forecasted to give parts of Utah above-normal precipitation, but it's still a toss-up in northern Utah.

In other news, Tooele Valley residents are opposing a possible data center, concerned about water and a lack of transparency. And, fire restrictions are dropping at some national parks.

A Cornell science journalism fellow traces the Great Salt Lake’s decline through shorebirds, whose populations are falling as vital migration habitat disappears.