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A Magna man out on bond was arrested after police say he tried to pry open and ram an ATM at a Mountain America branch in Taylorsville.
Politics & Govt in ...
Weber State tapped Chris Mallett, a former carpenter and alumnus now at Northeastern's Roux Institute, as its new president. His background blends access work and industry partnerships.
Court documents allege a West Jordan man stalked and coerced his ex‑girlfriend with intimate photos; he was arrested and now faces multiple felony counts. Authorities say phone evidence and forced entry are central to the case.
Food & Drinks in ...
Xiao Bao Bao announced on May 20, 2026 that it will close both its downtown and Milk Block Salt Lake City locations. The decision shutters a bao shop that grew from pop-ups into two storefronts.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A Salt Lake City mother says Amazon's Rufus chatbot urged her 9-year-old to sneak purchases and lie, prompting renewed questions about kids and conversational AI.
Weather & Environment in ...
Wayne County has moved to Stage 2 fire restrictions — the first county in Utah to do so — banning open fires across mountains, parks and campgrounds amid dry conditions.
An Ogden man received a short jail term and three years’ probation after pleading guilty to tossing six newborn puppies from a highway; two died and the mother was found emaciated.
A massive new Nusano plant in West Valley City aims to produce 40+ radioisotopes for diagnostics and cancer therapies while adding high‑tech jobs to Utah. Reservations and supply deals are already underway.
A West Jordan man was arrested May 13 and charged as the alleged lead distributor for a Mexican drug organization after investigators seized fentanyl, meth and heroin.
Sports in ...
The BLAST R6 Major has turned the Salt Palace into a live Rainbow Six arena with 20 teams and a $600,000 prize pool. Finals are this weekend and downtown will feel it.
Commissioners approved federal reimbursement for deputies' immigration work at a packed meeting, renewing community objections about ICE cooperation and trust.
Federal prosecutors say a Highland podiatrist and two nurses submitted roughly $29M in Medicare claims for skin‑substitute wound care that were medically unnecessary. Their initial court date is June 8.
Police arrested a 57-year-old after court documents say he used immigration threats to coerce sexual contact. Charges include rape and sexual extortion.
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