Three separate blazes kept Millcreek firefighters working through triple‑digit heat. Homes were evacuated and a brush fire near Tanner Park burned several acres before crews contained it.

A grass fire pushed toward Parleys Canyon Sunday, prompting firefighters to respond and closing a ramp at the I-80/I-215 interchange.

Salt Lake County prosecutors say a UHP trooper was legally justified when he shot a Sandy man on northbound I‑15 after the driver allegedly brandished a knife. The DA declined to file charges.

An Idaho man was sentenced to life after prosecutors say he drugged and assaulted a partner and posted videos to an online chat tied to an international probe.

State and local officials have issued a danger advisory for Mantua Reservoir after a harmful algal bloom was detected. The advisory warns against swimming and stresses that pets are at special risk.

The Utah state auditor found Centerville councilmember Cheylynn Hayman’s small pride flag does not violate the state’s flag ban after a complaint-led review.

A Salt Lake City man was charged after officers say roughly 171 grams of suspected fentanyl were found during a traffic stop; court papers also reference cash and wire transfers. Investigators from HSI and a county task force are handling the case.

West Haven approved a 6% municipal energy tax to raise roughly $1.2M a year while keeping the city property-tax free.

Clear morning gives way to a hot afternoon — highs near 97°F and a slight chance of gusty storms. Salt Lake County cool zones are listed for relief.

A fireworks mishap near East Mountain Wilderness Park sparked a brushfire Friday night that briefly forced evacuations before crews contained the blaze. Police have identified those involved and are investigating.

A wind gust collapsed roof trusses at a Monte Cristo cabin site, killing one worker and injuring three, officials said.

A Stanford analysis finds University of Utah alumni have the strongest odds in the U.S. of founding $1B startups; campus programs and Lassonde take credit.

A federal lawsuit says more than 100 women at the Utah State Correctional Facility were strip‑searched during a May 13, 2025 reset that exposed inmates to male staff. Plaintiffs call the operation degrading; the department says it followed policy.