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.

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.