A 20-year-old was arrested after police say he kidnapped and assaulted his three-months‑pregnant girlfriend in West Valley City. Authorities say troopers found the vehicle and booked the suspect.

A 6-year-old from Idaho Falls is losing muscle and growth on her right side as specialists run tests and the family raises money for imaging and care. Doctors have enrolled her in a University of Utah research study while clinicians investigate possible brain and genetic causes.

David Gene Remley was sentenced for kidnapping his ex-wife Brittany Deal and their children, receiving 15 years to life for each count, with some terms running concurrently.

Brandon Kay died from gunshot wounds inflicted by neighbor James Rios in South Ogden; Rios faces multiple charges including aggravated murder. Kay's son and dog were also injured.

Utah’s 2025 law forces massage businesses to register and requires owners to pass background checks and inspections, a move regulators say will help shut illicit parlors.

Federal scoping is open on a central phase of Washington County's reuse system; comments are due Jan. 23. The plan would expand St. George's treatment plant and build pipelines and reservoirs.

The National Weather Service predicts haze in Salt Lake City, with patchy fog clearing for mostly sunny skies and highs near 41°F. Calm winds and steady weather are expected over the weekend, with temperatures rising towards midweek.

Salt Lake City's planning panel recommended denying an 80‑acre Northpoint rezoning after residents and watershed officials raised wetlands concerns near the Great Salt Lake. The proposal now moves to City Council with that recommendation.

West Valley City invites residents to shape its future through a General Plan update, with a workshop on January 21, 2026, emphasizing community input in transportation, housing, and development.

Aimee Winder Newton leads the Salt Lake County Council as Chair in 2026, focusing on criminal justice reform alongside Vice Chair Sheldon Stewart and other members.

Shane Hagaman was arrested for fatally shooting Tyson Scott Babb, who allegedly tried to steal Hagaman's bike near East High School in Salt Lake City.

Provo City is coordinating its Water Resources Division with the Fire Marshal's Office to ensure backflow prevention in fire systems, which protect drinking water and comply with safety codes.

A fatal crash on the I-15 on-ramp in St. George caused significant delays, with area traffic heavily impacted. Details on the cause and identities remain undisclosed.