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Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Provo Airport is rolling out a phased expansion that will grow the terminal toward 10 gates, adding ticketing and baggage capacity and creating space for new airlines by late 2028.
Politics & Govt in ...
Senators advanced a bill to convey 124 acres of BLM land to Price, enabling a proposed 7,000-acre-foot reservoir; committee added reversionary protections before unanimous approval.
State data show 1,105 crashes in the week after last year's spring time change; experts warn lost sleep deepens crash risk and urge naps, earlier bedtimes and extra caution.
Food & Drinks in ...
Frankie's Pizza & Pasta is opening in Murray with hand-stretched pies and fresh pasta, and will celebrate Pi Day this Saturday with a 3:14 p.m. kickoff.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny, mild weekend in Salt Lake City with highs near 58°F Sunday and mid‑60s Monday. A mostly dry front brings a cooler Tuesday and gusty mountain winds.
Parks & Nature in ...
BEA data show Utah's outdoor recreation sector grew to $9.75 billion in 2024, supporting roughly 75,000 jobs and about $4.6 billion in wages.
The Utah Senate moved SB193 this week to add Good Friday to the state holiday calendar, prompting split votes and renewed debate about school calendars and church‑state separation.
Arts & Culture in ...
Salt Lake County approved a shared two‑story rebuild of the West Valley Library with Ballet West, adding studio space and a black‑box theater while modernizing an aging branch.
Community & Society in ...
Salt Lake’s Iranian community is split after U.S. strikes on Iran — some celebrated the attacks while others fear the fallout for relatives and a wider war.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Federal agents arrested a Summit County man in a child-exploitation probe; court filings say investigators found alleged CSAM on seized devices and he is being held without bail.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Gardner Group filed plans for a 16-story mixed-use tower called GEM at the Zions Bank site in Sugar House, proposing about 196 apartments, retail and a bank drive‑thru.
Multiple shots were fired into an SUV Monday night near 700 West and 9000 South in Sandy; the driver was unhurt and police are searching for the shooter.
First Step House filed plans for a 50‑unit, deeply affordable one‑bedroom building at 273 E. 800 South, targeting households at 30% AMI and aiming to start construction in late 2026.
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