Clear morning turns hot and dry — highs near 95°F today with warm nights and a brief chance of storms early next week.

A man was taken to a hospital after being struck in the head with a 2x4 near a Vineyard construction site; detectives say they know the suspect and are searching.

The BLM will allow consumer fireworks at the Bonneville Salt Flats access road on July 4 with patrols on site and strict leave‑no‑trace rules. Read the safety and legal details.

Highs near 91°F Friday in Salt Lake City, climbing into the mid‑90s over the Fourth weekend. Isolated storms are possible in the north, but heat is the main concern.

A Logan wholesaler says it lost about $246,000 after a corporate‑impersonation scam; felony charges have been filed and a warrant is active. Investigators traced digital leads overseas.

HawkWatch International is searching for Stax, a missing Harris's hawk last seen in Sugar House. Neighbors are being asked to watch for the bird and report sightings.

Granite won a $116.9M UDOT contract to extend SR‑177 in West Point, adding nine bridges, pedestrian crossings and major earthworks for the West Davis Corridor.

The 10th Circuit revived viewpoint‑discrimination claims after the Utah Legislature denied veteran reporter Bryan Schott a press credential, remanding the case to federal court.

San Juan County deputies say a Monticello traffic stop turned up roughly 330,000 suspected fentanyl pills — about 73 pounds — and two people were arrested. The sheriff’s office says the investigation is active.

A temporary court order lets Ogden Valley City begin Truth-in-Taxation steps while it fights the Utah State Tax Commission over late incorporation. The outcome will decide whether residents see a steep tax spike this year.

Stadler celebrated 10 years in Salt Lake City by unveiling an expanded plant, hosting a visit from Switzerland’s president and spotlighting an apprenticeship that feeds local hiring.

Logan's council voted a 180-day moratorium on new data centers to buy time for zoning, utility and environmental rules. City packets and public meetings will follow.

Outdoor Retailer’s Summer Market will be held Aug. 19–21, 2026 in Minneapolis, ending Salt Lake City’s recent run as host and reshaping local business calendars.