Governor Spencer J. Cox has nominated Judge John Nielsen to the Utah Supreme Court to succeed the retiring Justice John A. Pearce. Nielsen's confirmation is pending Senate approval.

The National Weather Service updates Salt Lake City's forecast with rain and thunderstorms today, and a high of 59°F, followed by unsettled weather including chances of showers into the weekend.

Sandy City Police named Josh Pectol as the victim of a fatal shooting during an attempted robbery, with no arrests yet made. They seek public assistance in the investigation.

Utah County Sheriff's Office requests public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in credit card theft at an Orem Walmart, with the cards stolen from vehicles near Bridal Veil.

Dallin H. Oaks is named the new Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, with Henry B. Eyring and D. Todd Christofferson as counselors.

The University of Utah introduces the Utah Promise scholarship, offering free tuition for students from families earning under $100,000, starting Fall 2026.

Utah State University's Heravi Peace Institute teams with organizations to enhance transformative mediation, offering a certification training to foster understanding and relationship preservation in conflict resolution.

Utah State University's College of Arts and Sciences, ArtSci, emphasizes experiential learning and is seeking support for a fund assisting students with practical experiences, such as internships and study abroad.

Ava Ahlander, 23, died from injuries sustained from debris during a storm at the Redwest Music Festival in Salt Lake City. Her family confirmed her death and her organ donation.

A man died after an armed robbery in Sandy led to a shooting; police suggest the victim and assailant knew each other.

The Big 12 Conference is expanding national TV coverage for women's basketball in the 2025-26 season, with Utah Utes to be featured in three games including one against UConn.

Salt Lake City's weather for the week includes clouds, showers, thunderstorms, and a mix of sun, with temperatures ranging from the high 40s to low 70s.

UDOT begins a construction project on US-189 in Provo Canyon to expand it to a dual carriageway, with nightly one-way traffic during certain hours to minimize disruption.