Highs near 91°F Friday in Salt Lake City, climbing into the mid‑90s over the Fourth weekend. Isolated storms are possible in the north, but heat is the main concern.

A temporary court order lets Ogden Valley City begin Truth-in-Taxation steps while it fights the Utah State Tax Commission over late incorporation. The outcome will decide whether residents see a steep tax spike this year.

A stipulated settlement filed with Utah regulators would trim average residential bills and pause broad hikes while securing a $2 billion investment plan for the state. The deal also ends ongoing legal fights and adds consumer safeguards.

Deputy Kee Onu Troy Fuller, 27, was arrested and placed on administrative leave after Riverton police say court filings include Ring footage and audio alleging his wife was choked.

Davis County officials warned residents after a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile virus. Health agencies urge repellent use and removal of standing water.

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.