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Cache County School District warned of a possible measles exposure at Mountain Crest High; students and staff who were on campus Feb. 24–25 should watch for symptoms through March 18.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A jury convicted former Salt Lake City fire captain Christopher Burk on multiple counts tied to EMT training. Prosecutors say he used his role as an instructor to assault students.
Salt Lake City police are searching for a suspect who threatened staff at an AT&T store in Sugar House; no injuries were reported. Detectives are seeking tips and video.
A bomb threat forced an evacuation at The Road Home’s Midvale family center; crews searched the site and found no explosive device.
H.B. 221 would make encouraging suicide during a sextortion attack a crime and expand sexual‑extortion penalties as Utah confronts rising reports and tragic outcomes.
Parks & Nature in ...
Two concept plans for Jefferson Park propose new paths, seating, water-wise landscaping and an event area; the city has opened an online survey and held community meetings.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and unseasonably warm Monday in Salt Lake City before a wet system brings rain and possible thunderstorms midweek.
Politics & Govt in ...
Senate Bill 67 would ban police ticket quotas and close a loophole some departments used to push officers to meet citation targets. The bill cleared a Senate committee and now heads to the full Senate.
A grieving mother screened a documentary at the Utah Capitol and urged lawmakers to tighten kratom rules as bills to restrict sales move forward.
A backcountry avalanche between Snake Creek and Ant Knolls in Wasatch County killed one person on Feb. 18. Utah Avalanche Center and local crews are investigating.
Police say a driver weaving and speeding near 9400 South and 700 East was arrested after an alleged weapon display. The department highlighted its #SlowDownSandy safety push.
Rain and gusty winds move in Tuesday with a Winter Weather Advisory for Feb 18; expect 2–4 inches in parts of the valley and heavier mountain totals.
A University of Utah employee faces two counts of forcible sexual abuse after investigators say a teen patient was abused on campus. Charging documents cite surveillance footage showing repeated room visits.
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