Utah State University's College of Arts & Sciences, ArtSci, has launched, merging three colleges and aiming to optimize resources and enhance educational experiences.

St. George, Utah, celebrates the reopening of Christensen Park with upgraded facilities, part of citywide recreational improvements funded by a G.O. Bond.

The Forsyth Fire in Washington County is 77% contained after a lightning strike, with 561 firefighters deployed. A rare "firenado" from the Deer Creek Fire damaged structures, and a firefighter was injured. Fire restrictions are in place.

Barry Manilow awarded Utah music teacher Jason Weimer a $10,000 check during a concert, as part of the "Manilow Music Teacher Award" for his dedication to music education.

Utah blocked Cirrus Aircraft, owned by Chinese state-owned AVIC, from buying land near Provo Airport to protect national security, as per Gov. Spencer Cox.

The Salt Lake City Police are searching for 74-year-old missing blind woman Bonnie Wheaton, who suffers from early dementia, after she traveled from Idaho to Salt Lake City. They have issued a Silver Alert and urge public assistance.

A water line break in Holladay, Utah, caused a mudslide that led to the evacuation of several homes near I-215. Efforts to contain the disaster are ongoing.

Search efforts increase for missing hiker Chad Burningham in Tooele County, with authorities and volunteers using helicopters, dogs, and ground teams.

The National Weather Service forecasts alternating clear skies and potential summer storms in Salt Lake City, with highs in the mid-90s and occasional patchy smoke. There's a chance of thunderstorms later in the week.

Linda Disney, a blind woman, works with Utah's transportation department to improve crosswalk accessibility, advocating for APS systems which have been installed at state intersections.

One person died in an early morning fire at an Ogden trailer park, despite fire crews' efforts to save the individual. The cause is under investigation.

A motorcyclist died in St. George during a traffic stop after reportedly driving erratically. The Critical Incident Task Force is investigating the single-vehicle crash that occurred during the attempted stop.

Utah's summer mountain visitors might encounter local mountain goats, which have rubbery hooves for climbing and shed their winter coats. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources advises hikers to keep their distance and not feed the wildlife.