A man was airlifted in critical condition after a nine‑foot trench collapsed in Mapleton. Crews worked nearly two hours to free him near Charlotte Court.

A private Predator Poachers sting led police to arrest a 69‑year‑old in Magna on sexual‑exploitation charges; investigators say they recovered a phone with alleged child‑sex material.

A brush fire on Ensign Peak burned more than 30 acres and prompted evacuations above Salt Lake City. Officials asked residents to avoid the area while crews worked.

A St. George mother has been charged after two toddlers were found alone with severe injuries. Police allege aggravated child abuse and abandonment in the case.

West Valley City firefighter Anthony 'Tony' Duke-Rosati died June 2 as his family races to find a bone marrow match for son Kiri, who has cerebral ALD.

Sunny Sunday with highs near 80°F and gusty, dry afternoons raising fire danger across Utah. Red Flag messaging and expanded restrictions are in place.

Monster Jam World Finals XXV comes to Rice‑Eccles Stadium July 2–4 with 28 monster trucks, a festival‑style Pit Party and a Fourth of July fireworks show.

Roy City canceled the Roy Days fireworks, citing extreme drought, budget strain and safety concerns tied to recent incidents and out‑of‑town attendees.

A crane pulled 24 boats from the Great Salt Lake marina at Saltair as owners scrambled to save vessels amid falling levels. State water buys and federal attention frame the story.

Bountiful police released a surveillance photo and are asking neighbors for tips after an early‑May residential burglary.

Salt Lake City’s Filipino Festival returns to Jordan Park on June 20 with food trucks, cultural performances, free T‑shirts for early arrivals and a 50‑inch TV raffle.

Hot, gusty Thursday with a Red Flag Warning in parts of southern Utah. Cooler, showery weather moves in Friday into the weekend.

Sunny, hot and breezy Wednesday in Salt Lake City with highs near 86°F; a trough brings cooler temps and storm chances by the weekend.