Hot and mostly sunny with a slight chance of afternoon storms. Flood Watch covers parts of southern Utah and brief heavy rain is possible.

Quad/Graphics will open a 100,000-square-foot packaging plant in Salt Lake City for Q4 2026; the company has already begun hiring production and warehouse staff.

A 29-year-old was arrested after a woman said she woke in a car to a sexual assault following a night of drinking. Police and court records cite surveillance and interviews.

A RentCafe study shows $1,500 now buys about 737 square feet in Salt Lake City — less than a year ago — while one‑bedroom rents hover around $1,430. Local reports say nearly half of city renters are rent‑burdened.

Federal investigators have opened a criminal inquiry into Thatcher Company after a 2023 plant explosion and other alleged hazardous releases tied to its Salt Lake City facility.

Signal issues on the Red Line left riders facing delays up to 45 minutes between West Jordan City Center and Fashion Place West. UTA urged riders to check alerts.

Near-record heat has led to a surge of buckled pavement in Utah; UDOT crews are patching pop-ups that can damage cars and close lanes.

A flash flood on Thursday closed SR‑31 through Huntington Canyon between Huntington and Fairview. Crews from UDOT and the Utah Highway Patrol worked to clear mud, trees and rocks from the roadway.

Mid‑90s heat Friday with scattered afternoon storms that could produce heavy downpours and localized flooding in parts of southern Utah.

A 34‑year‑old was arrested after police say he struck and killed a cat with a metal pole during an attempted robbery in a Salt Lake City alley. Court documents say the suspect admitted the act.

A semi truck hauling apples overturned on I-84 near Morgan early Thursday; the driver was ejected and pronounced dead, while a sleeping passenger was unhurt and lanes remained closed for cleanup.

A Greenwood, Indiana woman has been charged with three counts after an alleged bomb threat at American Heritage School in Salt Lake City. Police found no explosive device, court papers say.

Federal auditors say more than 16 million tons of uranium tailings have been moved and the Moab mill site is on track to close by 2029, with county leaders already planning reuse.