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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.