Ogden’s 92nd Pioneer Days rodeo opens July 18 at Spencer Fox Eccles Pioneer Stadium and runs through July 24 with PRCA action and nightly drone shows.

Federal investigators have opened a criminal inquiry into Thatcher Company after a 2023 plant explosion and other alleged hazardous releases tied to its Salt Lake City facility.

Bystanders at Bear Lake applied tourniquets and helped save a woman after a propeller strike while tubing. She was airlifted and remains in stable condition.

Multiple police units responded to a "targeted incident" at Valley Fair Mall Monday; parts of the property were cordoned while officers investigated.

On July 13, 2026 President Trump signed proclamations shrinking Bears Ears and Grand Staircase‑Escalante in Utah, removing protections from nearly 3 million acres and prompting vows of legal challenges.

After wildfires scorched parts of the state, communities from Eureka to Beaver are stacking sandbags and staging resources as officials warn of post-fire runoff and debris flows. Volunteers and public-works crews are preparing barriers while agencies monitor burn scars.

Gelt Venture Partners bought the 117‑unit Drexler Townhomes in Lehi and plans 35 basement‑to‑bedroom conversions to add rental income.

Triple-digit heat arrives this weekend; the NWS has issued an Extreme Heat Warning.

Wallace Road is closed between Fortune Road and north of California after a working fire near 1240 S Wallace Road. Crews are on scene and officials asked people to avoid the area.

An Extreme Heat Watch covers the Wasatch Front; highs could top 1006F this weekend. Find cooling centers and safety tips.

Thousands filled the Jon M. Huntsman Center as Salt Lake’s Summer League brought prospects and packed stands, giving downtown hotels and restaurants a welcome summer lift.

Urban Acre has opened a fast-casual spot in Orem’s University Place corridor next to Costco, offering chef-crafted salads and avocado toast. The city posted a reel welcoming the new shop.

Clear morning turns hot and dry — highs near 95°F today with warm nights and a brief chance of storms early next week.