A 3.4-magnitude earthquake hit southern Utah, causing minimal impact due to its remote location and depth of 1.30 miles. Reports suggest no significant damage or injuries.

A man was arrested for theft and drug possession in Salt Lake City and faked a medical emergency to avoid jail. He was charged and his tactics were denounced by police.

An SLCPD officer arrested parolee Michael Martinez for possessing illegal substances and burglary tools after he was found in a tampered restricted area. Martinez faces new charges, including criminal trespass.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints defends against a lawsuit questioning their handling of tithing donations in federal court, with a focus on claims of fraud and financial transparency.

SLCPD is investigating a serious hit-and-run in the Ballpark neighborhood, with two motorcyclists injured. Witnesses saw the suspect's damaged vehicle flee.

A fatal multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-80 in Salt Lake County on January 16, initiated by a rear-ending that caused a fire and resulted in one fatality and injuries.

An aggravated assault in Salt Lake City left one man critically injured; suspect Nathaniel Ferguson faces charges, and police urge witnesses to aid the ongoing investigation.

Ryan Gregory Bracken was sentenced to five years in prison for making death threats to Salt Lake County Sheriff and others.

Nestor Rocha-Aguayo is charged with the murder and kidnapping of Talia Benward, whose body was found in Tooele County after she disappeared on January 2.

A significant fire broke out at a Kearns, Utah strip mall, prompting a large response from fire services and road closures near Kearns High School. No injuries were reported.

A hiker in Southern Utah found human remains near Elephant Arch. Police are investigating the male decedent, whose family has been notified. No foul play is indicated.

A woman was found dead in West Jordan with her children nearby; her husband, Carlos Mercado, was arrested on multiple charges including child abandonment.

Glenn Raymond Breeden was sentenced to 10 years for a plot to commit child sexual abuse, after pleading guilty to coercion and enticement charges. He was caught in a sting operation.