A motorcyclist died after striking a wall on an elevated ramp in Midvale and falling 30 feet; speed may be a factor. This is the fourth fatal motorcycle crash in Utah this week.

A grass fire near Salt Lake City's Ensign Peak was controlled by firefighters, with no injuries or major property damage. The cause is under investigation.

Provo's 2025 Freedom Festival features a parade, fireworks, food trucks, carnival rides, and a Fine Arts Display showcasing Glan S Hopkinson's work, offering a celebratory weekend of independence and art.

A Heat Advisory is in effect in Salt Lake City until midnight due to expected 100-degree temperatures. People are advised to keep hydrated and avoid direct sunlight.

A man shot at a tow truck driver, exchanged gunfire with Salt Lake City police, and was critically injured by police. I-80 was closed, causing traffic delays.

A pickup truck pulling a trailer caught fire on I-15, causing extensive delays and a complete shutdown of northbound lanes near South Salt Lake. Traffic was impacted until cleanup concluded around 7 p.m.

Salt Lake City faces a severe heatwave, with temperatures approaching 99-106 degrees, minimal nighttime cooling, and sporadic chances of showers and thunderstorms. Residents are advised to stay cool and hydrated.

Chevel Cottonwood has been indicted for second-degree murder on Navajo Nation territory, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah.

Evar Mahmood Hashim from Utah is indicted for trafficking over 4,800 grams of cocaine. His arrest is part of the anti-drug Operation Take Back America.

Salt Lake City's weather forecast predicts sunny days and clear nights, with temperatures in the mid-90s. The NWS expects this pattern to continue through the weekend, ideal for outdoor activities.

Former Utah educator John Royal Belliston was arrested for allegedly enticing a minor online, after an undercover police operation where Belliston is accused of sending explicit material to someone he thought was a teenager.

Utah seeks public input on the proposed light rail project connecting Draper and Lehi, with an online meeting scheduled and comments accepted until July 10, 2025.

Mayor Jenny Wilson will host a press conference with fire safety experts in Salt Lake County to discuss firework restrictions and fire prevention measures ahead of July holidays.