A mechanical issue on FrontRunner caused roughly 30‑minute delays between Ogden Central and Provo Central Monday morning, forcing some riders to miss trips.

Planned Parenthood asked Utah's Supreme Court to disqualify Justice John J. Nielsen from a hearing, pointing to his prior work with a pro‑life group.

A dry Thursday gives the valley a short break, but triple‑digit heat returns Friday through Sunday. County Cool Zones are open for relief.

Planning staff told council AHI‑linked projects amount to 1,338 dwellings, including about 973 affordable units. Covenant negotiations and enforcement will determine how quickly those homes reach residents.

ValSof Bakery quietly opened a Sugar House storefront at 900 East and 2100 South, bringing guava breads, almojábana-style treats and savory puff pastries to the corridor. Early local coverage and tastemakers are already calling out crowd-pleasers.

A Salt Lake City man has been booked on suspicion of attempted murder after police say he told officers he tried to kill a woman who "did not believe" him. The victim was treated and is in stable condition.

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.