Salt Lake County welcomes new and returning elected officials, including Natalie Pinkney as the first Black woman on the council, and celebrates with a ceremony featuring performances and speeches.

A man was arrested for the homicide of Talia Benward, found dead in Tooele County, Utah, with signs of blunt force trauma. He was caught on a bus to Mexico.

A judge ruled that Utah high schools can't exclude international students from varsity sports based on visa type.

A woman's SUV landed in the Jordan River after a crash, but she escaped uninjured. Authorities are investigating the cause, possibly sleep-related. No injuries have been reported, and emergency services responded promptly.

Authorities seek information after unauthorized climbing bolts were discovered damaging a prehistoric petroglyph in Uintah County, asking the public for help.

Jacob Chesley, the first to cross the new pedestrian bridge over Bangerter Highway, celebrated the enhanced accessibility and safety with UDOT's infrastructure project.

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes sues UnitedHealth Group and Express Scripts for alleged roles in exacerbating the opioid crisis by influencing opioid sales.

The Salt Lake City Police Department arrested eight individuals for DUI during a holiday season crackdown, emphasizing the message not to drive under the influence.

Salt Lake City firefighters put out a two-alarm fire in a vacant commercial building used for storage without any injuries reported. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.

Greg Kyle DeBoer was arrested for the fatal shooting of Patrick Hayes at Jordanelle Reservoir, claiming self-defense. He faces charges, including second-degree felony obstruction of justice.

Summit County has adjusted department hours for the holidays, closing early on Christmas Eve and remaining closed on Christmas Day, while essential services continue to operate.

Utah State University's Digital Folklore Project selected the Chicago Rat Hole meme as the 2024 Digital Lore of the Year, reflecting its cultural resonance and widespread appeal.

Michael Bailey, a senior research scientist at Meta, has been honored with the 2024 Professional Achievement Award by Utah State University for his contributions to technology and policy.