Police put four St. George-area schools on secure alert after a threatening phone call to Desert Hills High; classrooms continued under tightened security while officers checked the area.

Court papers allege a Salt Lake man repeatedly assaulted a 15‑year‑old in April and threatened to kill her; he was arrested May 1 and is jailed without bail.

Clear and mild Sunday with highs near 77°F. Scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely Monday afternoon.

UDOT has widened Pioneer Crossing between Lehi and Saratoga Springs, adding a lane in each direction and moving next to flex-lane signal installation.

Utah officials warn after a record 72 motorcyclists died in 2025, urging riders to get trained and drivers to 'look twice.' The state is offering discounted safety classes.

A structure fire at Draper Rehabilitation and Care Center forced a full evacuation Wednesday; one resident was taken to hospital and others sheltered at Draper Elementary.

An AP investigation and government probes found adopted children sent to for‑profit treatment centers faced restraints, punishments and safety failures. Regulators, lawsuits and federal reviewers are now pressing for change.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Monday in Salt Lake City, with mountain snow above about 6,500 feet and a late‑night Freeze Watch for some valleys.

A shooting near 900 W Timbercreek Way left a man injured Saturday night and police have detained a suspect. Investigators say the incident appears isolated and are seeking witnesses.

Salt Lake City startup Paterna says it grew functional human sperm and used them to make test embryos. The claim remains unverified and will face years of scrutiny.

Sunny Friday gives way to a stormy weekend; mountain ridgelines could see several inches of snow. Protect plants and check road conditions before canyon runs.

Redfin analysis finds Salt Lake City tops U.S. metros for Gen Z ownership of three-plus‑bedroom homes, driven by family help, dual incomes and abundant buildable land.

Showers and thunderstorms are most likely Thursday morning with a high near 57°F. Freeze warnings hit some Utah valleys Thursday night; a stronger storm is possible Apr 25–27.