A Pacific low moves in Monday with valley rain, a chance of thunderstorms and mountain snow. Expect the wettest window Monday into Tuesday.

A compromise version of HB274 retains defense seats on Utah’s Sentencing Commission while adding prosecutors and law‑enforcement members; the bill now goes to Gov. Cox.

A Salt Lake County jury convicted Miguel Bernardino of first-degree rape and forcible sodomy in a 2016 assault. DNA evidence and persistent investigators helped secure the verdict; sentencing is set for April 2.

Clear and mild Friday in Salt Lake City with highs near 62°F. Showers return late Saturday and a wetter system arrives Monday with mountain snow possible.

Two 18-year-olds were arrested after rocks shattered windows of five cars in St. George’s Bloomington and Little Valley neighborhoods. Victims include Desert Hills High students.

A months-long narcotics probe in Tremonton ended with a SWAT search warrant and two arrests; one person was charged with distribution of methamphetamine, officials say.

Valley rain arrives Tuesday with showers and possible thunderstorms; heavy, wet snow expected above 7,000–9,000 feet.

A natural gas leak shut down 700 West at 3300 South in South Salt Lake; crews are on scene and the road is closed with no reopening timeline. Expect detours.

A 15‑year master plan for the Provo campus would add a 60‑bed forensic unit, repurpose Rampton 1 and create a new pediatric ISTEP building. The blueprint ties expansion to state budget priorities and community care capacity.

HB174 would bar puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for most Utah minors and phases out current exemptions by Jan. 28, 2027. The bill heads to a Senate committee next.

A measles infection tied to a Highland High student prompted schoolwide notices and fresh warnings from county health officials.

Utah Jazz, the Utah Mammoth and Delta Air Lines host a one‑day blood drive at Delta Center amid a nationwide shortage. Donors can get team swag and e‑gift incentives.

A Stansbury High student tested positive for measles after an out‑of‑county event; Tooele health officials are tracing contacts and urging MMR vaccination.