San Juan County deputies say a Monticello traffic stop turned up roughly 330,000 suspected fentanyl pills — about 73 pounds — and two people were arrested. The sheriff’s office says the investigation is active.

All Forest Service lands in the Monticello Ranger District are closed as the Babylon Fire spreads. Officials set the order through Aug. 31 and warned of penalties for trespassing.

District leaders say a new closure review is coming; neighborhoods that lost schools in 2024 could be next.

Deep-pocketed dental groups are bidding up practice prices on the Wasatch Front, squeezing independent buyers — but some local dentists are still finding ways to win.

A cool front has kept Salt Lake City cool on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Expect spotty showers, breezy winds, and renewed fire‑weather concerns in parts of the state.

Twenty passengers have sued after a July Salt Lake–Amsterdam flight hit severe turbulence; the complaint says crews flew toward warned storms and dozens were hurt.

Ogden City says it will largely drain Pineview Reservoir this fall so crews can install a new 36‑inch pipeline — a roughly $100M, multi‑year replacement to stop leaks and shore up supplies.

Provo Police posted a June 25 advisory with parade‑spot rules, road‑closure times and local fireworks and drone limits ahead of July 4. Expect downtown detours and staging early in the morning.

UTA activated a bus bridge between Lehi and Draper after a nearby fire; riders should expect major delays and check UTA for updates.

Two people were critically injured in a single-vehicle crash near the Utah State Capitol early Wednesday; police say the cause is under investigation.

Hot and hazy: Salt Lake City climbs toward 98°F Wednesday with patchy smoke and late-day thunderstorms possible. A Fire Weather Watch covers Friday–Saturday.

Mid‑90s heat and patchy smoke Tuesday with a Red Flag Warning for parts of the region. Take heat and fire precautions.

A Salt Lake City jury found Joseph Marquez guilty of first-degree murder in the 2022 Wasatch Inn shooting that killed Nickolas Parks. Sentencing is set for Aug. 6, 2026.