Nicholas Rossi, who faked his death and fled to Scotland, died after stopping medical treatment while serving time in Utah, officials said.

Longtime Salt Lake organizer Julio Cesar Irungaray was taken into ICE custody this week; family and neighbors rallied at Sherwood Park to demand his release.

Several Black and brown performers say they still haven’t been paid for Unity Block Party’s Aug. 2025 shows; organizers point to DEI rollbacks and sponsor pullbacks.

A state audit finds Utah’s K‑3 reading efforts have produced mixed gains despite new goals and millions in funding, raising tough questions about data and results. Lawmakers set an 80% third‑grade target by 2030 as officials regroup on next steps.

Utah regulators say a Texas man ran a ghost‑brokering scheme that produced more than 1,120 fraudulent auto policies, collected about $84,470 and caused roughly $832,000 in lost premiums. Victims were largely Hispanic and recruited via messaging apps.

A downed power line in Millcreek left more than 9,000 Salt Lake County customers without power Monday evening as crews worked to repair the damage.

Dead fish along the Provo River have triggered heavy carp removals as state teams race to protect habitat for the June sucker. Crews hauled out thousands of pounds this week.

Hot and dry in Salt Lake City today with gusty winds. Isolated evening storms may bring dry lightning—take precautions.

Neighbors say teens are dumping furniture and lighting bonfires on Fruit Heights' east bench, prompting extra sheriff patrols and signs reminding residents of the burn rules.

Cameron Michael Ward, serving time for a 2022 UTA bus attack, now faces a first‑degree prison assault charge after an alleged June 8 beating at the state correctional facility.

Sunny and very dry Wednesday in Salt Lake City with a high near 92F. Red Flag warnings affect parts of the area; check cool zones if you need relief.

Utah Clean Energy asked the state PSC to re-examine Rocky Mountain Power's 2025 IRP, saying the update could cost customers roughly $10 billion more; the utility says its modeling still favors renewables.

Salt Lake City International Airport decommissioned Runway 14/32 on June 15, 2026, retiring a rarely used east–west strip as part of airfield safety and rebuild work.