Navajo Nation Locks Down Monument Valley Film Future In New Utah Pact
Navajo Nation and Utah Film Commission signed an MOU to keep filming within Monument Valley while training local crews and protecting sacred sites. The deal ties state incentives to tribal oversight and seeks to grow Indigenous storytelling on screen.
Salt Lake County Suspect Ruled Fit, Federal Child Porn Case Back On
A federal judge has certified Jonathan Jareth Soberanis competent to stand trial on federal child-pornography charges, allowing the long-running case to move forward. Authorities are reviewing older complaints tied to past dismissed cases.
Salt Lake City Cops Quizzed Mary Cosby Weeks Before Son Turned Up Dead
Police records show Mary Cosby was interviewed by Salt Lake City detectives on Jan. 9 about allegations involving her son weeks before he was found dead. The files outline claims of a 2024 assault, fentanyl use and active court fights.
Canyon Clash: Utah Eyes Explosive Drone Patrols to Tame Killer Avalanches
UDOT has met with Drone Amplified about using explosive-dropping drones for avalanche mitigation; officials say legal and FAA reviews are still required. The idea joins other safety moves after a dangerous winter in the Salt Lake mountains.












