State Sen. Kathleen Riebe withdrew from the Democratic primary for Utah’s newly redrawn 1st District and endorsed Ben McAdams, citing fundraising shortfalls.

Redwest will return to the Utah State Fairpark Oct. 16–17 with an alumni presale for 2025 ticket buyers ahead of public on-sale April 17. The announcement arrives amid lingering questions after last year’s storm-driven evacuation and a wrongful-death lawsuit.

Two Kearns siblings wounded in a late‑March murder‑suicide are sharing their recovery. A GoFundMe and an April 26 benefit at Liquid Joe’s aim to help with medical and funeral costs.

Nearly four years after Utah made 105 mph a reckless‑driving crime, state data show citations peaked then fell — but troopers still find extreme speeds. Read the numbers and what officials say.

A skier was carried in a Wolverine Cirque avalanche but dug out and walked away; UAC warns wind‑drifted slabs and rising temperatures are keeping hazard levels elevated.

Clear and mild today in Salt Lake City with highs near 73°F. Showers and mountain snow possible late Saturday into Sunday.

Utah’s Red Rocks finished third at the Corvallis regional (197.500), ending a 49‑year run of team appearances at the NCAA championships. Three gymnasts still advance to nationals as individuals next week.

Freeze Warning through 9 a.m. MDT in Salt Lake City; sunshine and a quick warm-up follow.

A lead TSA officer at Salt Lake City International Airport resigned after nine years rather than keep working unpaid during the DHS funding lapse. The move highlights local staffing strain even as some agents begin to get backpay.

A person was hospitalized after being shot by Salt Lake City police while officers served a high‑risk drug and weapons search warrant near 4900 S and 800 E. Officials say the person is expected to survive and the Unified Police Department will investigate.

Court documents say a 51‑year‑old West Valley City man placed a 14‑year‑old in a chokehold at a recreation center and now faces aggravated child‑abuse charges.

Ogden police arrested a 40-year-old after officers found him with a 15-year-old who reported being lured to a home and sexually assaulted. The suspect was booked on suspicion of rape and aggravated kidnapping.

The Forest Service said it will relocate its headquarters to Salt Lake City and reorganize around 15 state directors to put leaders closer to western forests. Utah officials praised the move while conservation groups raised concerns.