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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.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
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.
Weather & Environment in ...
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.
Real Estate & Development in ...
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.
After Arbor 515 filled its units, Salt Lake's tenant-wealth experiment is moving into condos, infill and another downtown building backed by city funds.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The New SLC’s final phase will add 11 gates and six shops, with officials targeting an October 27 finish. The work completes a $5.1B rebuild and expands capacity.
Arts & Culture in ...
Hale Centre Theatre has opened the Beehive Stage and expanded its education center, adding seats and more classes for students as young as four. The move boosts local production capacity and training opportunities.
Salt Lake County prosecutors declined to charge a West Valley detective who fired after a man allegedly rammed a police car at a shelter on Nov. 19. The suspect still faces criminal counts and a court hearing.
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