A West Jordan group home resident suffered severe facial injuries after an alleged assault; police arrested Arlen Willisen and charged him with mayhem, authorities say.

A Salt Lake City man was arrested after his partner told police he repeatedly strangled her; court papers say the victim escaped on April 22 and Maama faces multiple felony charges.

Shrinking saline lakes in the West are funneling migrating birds into the Great Salt Lake’s remaining wetlands, biologists say — straining habitat and prompting urgent conservation moves.

Court documents say a North Salt Lake couple faces child-torture charges after their 3-month-old was found with multiple fractures. Investigators say text messages between the pair are central to the case.

Brooklyn's Fini Pizza opens its first out-of-state shop in Utah City on May 2, pairing slices with a new Fini Café and family-friendly opening-day events.

A $300 million rebuild of Highland High began April 22, promising a modern campus and a 46–48 month construction timeline.

Lehi police warn a water‑gun "assassin" game has sparked trespassing and panicked 911 calls. Parents are being urged to talk to students about risks.

Sunny and warm Monday with highs near 80, then gusty winds Tuesday and a cooler midweek with showers and mountain snow.

Sunny, warm days today and early next week with highs near 80°F, then a cooler, windy midweek with showers and thunderstorms likely. Protect tender plants tonight.

A 42‑year‑old Ogden man was arrested on multiple felony counts after an affidavit alleges he raped and impregnated a teenage Burger King employee and coerced an abortion.

The NWS confirmed a brief EF‑1 tornado touched down on the Rich‑Cache county line, snapping trees along a 0.44‑mile path. No injuries were reported.

A Midvale contractor faces felony fraud investigations after a woman he was dating allegedly gave him more than $100,000. State records show prior unlicensed-contractor citations.

Dr. Sylvia Torti will be Westminster University's 20th president, succeeding Bethami Dobkin. Torti says she will prioritize enrollment, community partnerships and fundraising.