Dr. Sylvia Torti will be Westminster University's 20th president, succeeding Bethami Dobkin. Torti says she will prioritize enrollment, community partnerships and fundraising.

A South Jordan man is being held without bail after court records say he exchanged explicit messages with someone he thought was a 13‑year‑old decoy.

Nick Schmaltz’s two power‑play goals lifted Utah to a 5-3 win over Winnipeg, clinching the Western Conference’s top wild‑card spot. Vejmelka made 21 saves to seal it.

Authorities searched Big Cottonwood Canyon Tuesday after reports of someone starting multiple small fires. A helicopter and multi‑agency teams were on scene.

State Rep. Karianne Lisonbee has filed to challenge Rep. Blake Moore in Utah’s redrawn 2nd District, turning a map fight into a high‑stakes GOP primary.

County-level data put Salt Lake County's typical monthly electric bill at about $105 in 2025 — roughly $50 below the U.S. average. Utility filings and data‑center growth could change that math.

Warm Wednesday gives way to a sharp cold front Thursday; a Freeze Watch is in effect for Thursday night. Expect rain to change to snow with possible travel impacts.

Clear and cool Tuesday in Salt Lake City; highs near 58°F. Stronger storm Thursday could bring valley snow and freeze risk.

A Cedar City woman was arrested after police say she led deputies on a high-speed chase through southern Utah with a runaway juvenile; two juveniles were found in the car.

A Salt Lake Tribune review shows companies courting Utah’s bid for a federal nuclear campus gave tens of thousands to Gov. Spencer Cox and other officials.

A 20‑year‑old man was arrested in Salt Lake City after police say he sexually abused a runaway 13‑year‑old he met on Snapchat. Court records say detectives found explicit photos and a hidden firearm at the home.

A 5-year-old was hospitalized after falling from a third-story window in West Jordan Monday evening. Police say the incident is under investigation.

A motorcyclist was killed Monday on U.S. Highway 191 north of Moab; troopers and UDOT closed both lanes while investigators worked the scene.