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.

The Utah Hockey Club unveiled their inaugural season sweaters and have acquired key players, with a special patch for their first NHL season. They will play in the Central Division.

Robert Douglas of Cedar City faces charges including felony theft and DUI after a multi-vehicle crash and admitting to using a car without permission.

The Utah Sports Hall of Fame inducted five new members, celebrating their diverse achievements in the state's sporting history at an event in Salt Lake City.

A statue honoring Andy N. Condor was unveiled at Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City, honoring the bird who lived there for over six decades before his death.

The NWS issued a Red Flag Warning for increased fire risk in the Salt Lake Desert due to strong winds and low humidity.