A Utah House committee advanced HB60, a bill that narrows the state engineer’s review of water‑right applications and tightens who can challenge them. Supporters say it streamlines approvals; critics warn it could hurt streams and the Great Salt Lake.

A LifeFlight transfer was paused Friday after a drone hovered over the Primary Children’s helipad, grounding the flight while crews waited for the airspace to clear.

An SUV drove into an O’Reilly Auto Parts on South State Street Friday evening, injuring multiple people. Salt Lake City police arrested the driver on suspicion of DUI.

Salt Lake police say a woman tried to set a car's gas tank on fire; she was arrested and now faces a third-degree arson charge plus multiple counts. Court proceedings are pending.

A 21‑year‑old who had been pursuing legal residency was detained by ICE outside a Salt Lake immigration court after a judge dismissed his case; his lawyers say they have appealed.

Unsealed warrants describe a mask, chilling notes and hostile texts as investigators continue to probe the March deaths of Jessica Lyman and her 8-year-old son. Forensics and neighborhood footage remain central to the investigation.

Cloudy morning with temps near 25°F; sun returns with highs near 35°F. Expect a sharp dip before dawn Sunday with wind chills in the mid-teens.

Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox emphasized a return to America's foundational principles in his 2026 State of the State address, focusing on civic virtue, self-governance, literacy, homeownership, and responses to social challenges.

A South Jordan road‑rage dispute escalated when a neighbor allegedly shot a driver with a pepper gun; police booked a 66‑year‑old man into the county jail.

A human-caused fire near Strawberry Reservoir in Utah was contained to one acre, indicating larger concerns about the state's low snowpack levels and rising fire risks.

Zoe Carisa Blankenstein is charged with automobile homicide and other offenses after fatally hitting pedestrian Josh Perry in Sandy, Utah, with a BAC six times the legal limit.

UDOT warns of icy roads during the Sundance Film Festival in Wasatch Back, advising caution due to temperature drops. Light snow expected with high ice concerns for drivers.

A Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute fact sheet finds higher chronic illness, disability and uninsured rates across Northwest Salt Lake County and recommends targeted investments.