Sundance Film Festival considers Salt Lake City, Boulder, and Cincinnati as potential new hosts starting in 2027, amid conflicts with Park City's peak ski season.

Judge Dianna Gibson blocks Amendment D from the November ballot, citing its misleading language, following plaintiffs' concerns about voter deception.

Wildfires in Tooele and Box Elder, Utah, prompted evacuations. The South Willow Fire reached 100 acres but was partially contained. Firefighting efforts faced challenges due to wind, with smoke affecting wider areas of Utah.

Jesus Adolfo Valdez Jr. pleaded guilty to first-degree felony murder in the 2020 death of West Valley City handyman Melbin Martinez. The motive is still unclear.

Utah Hockey Club rookies started training at the Olympic Oval with high enthusiasm among management. Notable rookie Lamoureux aims for the NHL, while Tij Iginla is sidelined with an injury.

Salt Lake City is expecting a slight chance of rain followed by widespread smoke this afternoon and evening. Clear skies with highs in the 60s to 80s are forecast for the coming days, with potential showers and thunderstorms beginning Sunday night.

Lehi resident Neil Alan Johnson was sentenced to 5 years' probation and ordered to pay over $300,000 for defrauding COVID-19 relief funds through fake loan applications and requests for loan forgiveness.

A fire broke out in a Salt Lake City building housing chemicals, prompting a large-scale firefighter response and hazmat team deployment; no evacuations yet.

An ATV crash near Vernon reservoir in Tooele County resulted in one man's death and serious injuries to another. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening.

A federal judge blocked Utah's social media law aiming to protect minors, after a tech group challenged it citing First Amendment concerns. The law would have enforced stricter privacy for youths.

A girl, 10, was critically injured after being hit by a car in North Salt Lake. The accident wasn't in a school zone. Residents are concerned about safety at the intersection.

Utah man Calvin Perry sentenced to home detention and probation for illicitly obtaining $130,901 in Social Security disability benefits while employed. He's ordered to repay the stolen funds.

The NWS has issued a Red Flag Warning for several Utah desert regions due to critical fire weather conditions, with strong winds and low humidity expected.