Police records show Mary Cosby was interviewed by Salt Lake City detectives on Jan. 9 about allegations involving her son weeks before he was found dead. The files outline claims of a 2024 assault, fentanyl use and active court fights.

UDOT has met with Drone Amplified about using explosive-dropping drones for avalanche mitigation; officials say legal and FAA reviews are still required. The idea joins other safety moves after a dangerous winter in the Salt Lake mountains.

North Star Academy delayed its start Tuesday after a reported bomb threat; authorities searched the campus and later deemed the call a hoax.

Sunny and unusually warm today; highs near 78°F and hotter Wednesday. Plan outdoor activity for mornings.

A 20,000‑pound LDS food shipment fed thousands at Switchpoint — and put a spotlight on a long-running gap in county funding for homeless services.

State payroll records show how much Utah’s public college presidents earned last year — the highest figure tops $1M and comes before any new bonuses.

A Salt Lake-area behavioral therapist was arrested after police say child sexual abuse material was found on multiple devices; charging documents allege 10 felony counts.

Warming centers in Logan and Provo ran near capacity despite a milder winter; volunteers and donations are urgently needed as the Logan site prepares to close April 11.

A Holladay man received a 15‑to‑life sentence after jurors found him guilty of aggravated kidnapping and assaulting the sister who had been sheltering him.

A Utah man who admitted locking his 12- and 14-year-old sisters in a refrigerated trailer was sentenced to two years' probation after a plea deal reduced felony counts.

UDOT will add a third lane each way on Legacy Parkway from Farmington to I‑215, with work expected to begin March 23 and wrap up by the end of 2026.

Gusty northwest winds into early Sunday; a rapid warm-up could push valley highs into the 80s later next week.

Gusty northwest winds and a chance of light rain will hit Salt Lake City Saturday; expect blowing dust and a cooler overnight shift.