Mid‑90s heat and patchy smoke Tuesday with a Red Flag Warning for parts of the region. Take heat and fire precautions.

A downed power line in Millcreek left more than 9,000 Salt Lake County customers without power Monday evening as crews worked to repair the damage.

Rouser has opened inside the restored Union Pacific Depot, offering charcoal-fired Modern American plates for breakfast and dinner. The menu focuses on shareable small plates and open-fire mains.

Salt Lake City’s council approved the city’s first short‑term rental licensing program, aimed at curbing parties and giving officials enforcement tools. The rules take effect July 1, 2026.

Security-camera footage shows a car plow through a Magna family's backyard fence while the family was away. Unified Police are seeking tips on a red/orange Dodge Caliber.

A Salt Lake City jury found Joseph Marquez guilty of first-degree murder in the 2022 Wasatch Inn shooting that killed Nickolas Parks. Sentencing is set for Aug. 6, 2026.

Beijing barred dual‑use shipments to 10 U.S. defense firms in a tit‑for‑tat move after the Pentagon expanded its blacklist of Chinese tech companies.

A 480‑acre easement now protects Payson’s Forebay Recreation Area, preserving trails, pond and watershed in permanent public hands after years of volunteer work and planning.

Salt Lake City crews are fighting a grass fire near 1950 East Circle of Hope Drive. Officials say no structures are threatened and asked people to avoid the area.

Salsa Madre has opened a second storefront on Orem’s State Street, bringing its tubs of fresh salsa, chips and ready-to-heat Mexican meals to downtown. The shop joins the Spanish Fork location and keeps the brand's farmers-market roots alive.

Sunny and dry today with highs near 88. Smoke from local fires may haze the valley tonight and midweek highs will climb into the 90s.

Dead fish along the Provo River have triggered heavy carp removals as state teams race to protect habitat for the June sucker. Crews hauled out thousands of pounds this week.

UTA rerouted TRAX riders after firefighters returned to a blaze near Ballpark Station; a bus bridge is picking up at 900 South. Expect delays and follow UTA for updates.