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.

Jay Jorgensen told senators he would not automatically recuse from cases involving the LDS Church, drawing scrutiny as Utah weighs confirmation of two new Supreme Court nominees.

Salt Lake City's Mark of the Beastro will remain closed after an October shutdown. Owner Andrew Earley says he'll focus on the Beehive event space.

ER doctors say rattlesnake bites in the Salt Lake City area have nearly doubled this spring; parks and poison‑control experts urge caution on trails and quick treatment for bites.

Hill AFB has started a $1.24B East Campus to centralize depot maintenance for F‑35s and the T‑7A, with infrastructure work now underway and a 2032 target completion.

A teenage boy was seriously hurt in a Wednesday afternoon shooting in South Salt Lake. Police say a female juvenile is in custody and detectives are investigating.

Zion Shores promises ocean‑style waves and waterfront homes in Washington City, but its plan to use treated brackish groundwater has raised concerns among water managers and neighbors.

Fire crews raced to a large blaze in Tooele County Monday night; details remain limited as officials investigate.

A 37-year-old Salt Lake City man was arrested after witnesses say he tried to convince three children to leave a park, telling them they were victims of trafficking.