The Deer Creek Fire in San Juan County remains uncontrolled for a third day, prompting evacuations. Over 7,200 acres have burned, and erratic winds are challenging firefighters, despite increased resources and effort.

Cedar City Police found a body near the eastern foothills, possibly that of missing man Steven James Oakeson. The search has been suspended pending identification.

A car accident in Magna led to a gas leak after a vehicle hit a house. Residents evacuated for safety, and some injuries were reported. Emergency services managed the situation efficiently.

Gov. Spencer J. Cox nominates Amanda Montague to Utah's Third District Court, awaiting Utah Senate approval. Montague has over 20 years of legal experience and has served in notable positions within the state's justice system.

Salt Lake City is reopening a section of the Jordan River Parkway Trail with improvements such as a wider asphalt surface and increased security including park ranger patrols.

Grace McCallum, a University of Utah gymnast with a 4.0 GPA, was named to the CSC Academic All-America Team while ranking nationally and setting school records.

Utah inspected over 10,000 boats and performed hundreds of decontaminations over the Fourth of July weekend to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Governor Cox and Lieutenant Governor Henderson's schedule outlines a mix of private and public engagements for a week in July 2025, subject to change.

Taylorsville Police are investigating a deadly incident that occurred outside a home, resulting in one man dead and a woman hospitalized early Saturday morning. No arrests have been made.

A man barricaded himself in his vehicle after a wrong-way crash in Heber City on July 4, claimed to have a gun, and was tased by police after negotiations. He was found with drug paraphernalia and meth.

A lightning strike ignited the "Duck Club Fire" in the wetlands of the Great Salt Lake near Kaysville, Utah, affecting 3-5 acres with no structural threat.

Utah allocates $450,000 towards enhancing its prime fishing spots for the 2025-26 period through the Blue Ribbon Fisheries program, benefiting anglers and the local economy.

Marie Nagata received the Martha Hughes Cannon Lifetime Achievement Award from the Utah DHHS for her service in public health, honoring her impact and Dr. Cannon's legacy.