Utah State University named Sandy Barbour as interim athletics director, with experience from Penn State and set to focus on Pac-12 preparation and financial stability.

Salvador Conejo-Pedraza, missing since June, was found dead in the Utah desert by Tooele County Sheriff's Office; circumstances of death remain under investigation.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox urges residents to conserve water and be cautious with fire risks amid drought and wildfires, asking for responsible Pioneer Day celebrations and promoting incentives for water-efficient landscaping.

A 41-year-old man was injured in a Midvale shooting. Suspect Dakota Pierce, 23, was arrested. Investigators found shell casings and a gun; the victim's condition is fair.

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City predicts variable weather, with clouds and scattered thunderstorms, followed by sunny days with highs in the 90s.

Utah track & field athletes compete in Europe; Emily Martin joins Team Canada for 4x100m relay in London, while Katarzyna Nowakowska races in the 5000m for Poland in Norway.

Salt Lake City Council has streamlined its zoning rules by consolidating 26 commercial and mixed-use zones into six to facilitate mixed-use development.

The Monroe Canyon Fire, a human-caused wildfire in Sevier County, has spread to over 8,600 acres and is 0% contained, leading to ongoing evacuations. Officials seek to identify a person linked to its start.

USU alumna Andrea Decker contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage at the Library of Congress, particularly through the American Folklife Center.

Utah County officials have unanimously voted to increase cooperation with ICE despite heavy public opposition during a five-hour meeting where no speakers supported the move.

UDOT will close Logan Canyon overnight on July 21 for roadwork, with additional traffic delays and closures expected across Utah due to multiple construction projects.

Lawyers for Utah death row inmate Ralph Menzies filed a clemency petition to stop his execution by firing squad, citing issues with his mental competency.

Salt Lake City will experience smoky air until about 3pm, then clear skies and a high near 97 degrees. Light winds will shift from east to northwest. Evening will be partly cloudy with a low of 72. Friday may have scattered showers and storms.