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.

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.

Sunny and unseasonably warm Monday in Salt Lake City before a wet system brings rain and possible thunderstorms midweek.

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.

Clyde Companies bought Springville’s vacant Allen’s Block and is asking residents whether it should become housing, shops or a public plaza.

A Granite School District bus driver was arrested after a cybertip flagged a social‑media account tied to alleged child sexual abuse material. Investigators say a phone search produced an explicit video.

Light rain will linger into Thursday morning; showers and thunderstorms are likely 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Mountain passes could see heavy wet snow in the afternoon.