House Bill 29 would require rental listings to display an "all‑in" monthly price, aiming to end surprise fees many Utah renters say they encounter.

Advocates gathered at the Utah Capitol urging passage of SB244 to require cardiac emergency plans, CPR training and AED access in public schools.

House leaders filed H.B. 523 to bar permanent shelters over 300 beds, a move that could scuttle plans for a 1,300‑bed campus in Northpointe.

A Salt Lake City battalion chief was booked Feb. 6 on 10 counts after investigators say hundreds of explicit images of children were found on his phone.

Three people were found dead in a West Valley City home in a suspected carbon monoxide incident; investigators are on scene and the cause is under review.

Ahlander's parents sued Kier Construction, saying unsecured scaffolding debris struck and killed their daughter near the RedWest festival; the complaint seeks damages and a jury trial.

Utah's high court allowed the LDS Church to continue work on the Heber Valley Temple while an appeal continues, warning the church assumes the risk of restoring the site if it loses.

S.B. 124 would let juvenile courts issue an "investigative warrant" so DCFS and police can compel a welfare check when investigators are blocked. Supporters say it could save lives; critics warn of government overreach.

Defense asks judge to move Kouri Richins' trial to Salt Lake County after juror surveys show broad recognition; the filing comes days before jury selection.

A council member's District 5 seat was declared vacant and District 1's representative resigned, leaving South Salt Lake to appoint replacements in late February. Applications are open through Feb. 18.

The SLCPD and CPAH held a meeting to tackle hate crimes and foster a safer, more united Utah community, emphasizing collaboration as key to making significant strides towards change.

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced "The Watch Party," a festivity at the Civic Center for the world's biggest winter sports event, starting Feb. 6, 2026. The event celebrates athletes and community.

Pioneer Park’s overhaul will overlap the summer market, and organizers are weighing temporary street events or alternate sites as construction begins in March.