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.

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.