A semi truck hauling apples overturned on I-84 near Morgan early Thursday; the driver was ejected and pronounced dead, while a sleeping passenger was unhurt and lanes remained closed for cleanup.

A Greenwood, Indiana woman has been charged with three counts after an alleged bomb threat at American Heritage School in Salt Lake City. Police found no explosive device, court papers say.

Federal auditors say more than 16 million tons of uranium tailings have been moved and the Moab mill site is on track to close by 2029, with county leaders already planning reuse.

State Sen. Todd Weiler will lead the conservative Sutherland Institute while keeping his Senate seat, a move that critics say raises conflict questions. The hire is set to begin in early August.

Upper-90s heat this afternoon with a 25–30% chance of late-day storms; slow storms could bring brief heavy rain and localized flooding.

Bystanders at Bear Lake applied tourniquets and helped save a woman after a propeller strike while tubing. She was airlifted and remains in stable condition.

Park City estates and lifestyle buyers are keeping Utah’s luxury market strong even as middle‑market buyers struggle with higher costs. Luxury demand is more about lifestyle than rates.

Clear morning and highs near 93°F Wednesday. Scattered storms may produce brief heavy rain and localized flash flooding this week.

Multiple police units responded to a "targeted incident" at Valley Fair Mall Monday; parts of the property were cordoned while officers investigated.

A South Salt Lake man was robbed after withdrawing $1,400 from an ATM and suffered injuries when a truck ran over his arms. Police arrested a 55‑year‑old suspect and are investigating.

A jury convicted Lori Meers of manslaughter and aggravated abuse after prosecutors say her 77‑year‑old mother was found in filthy, life‑threatening conditions and later died.

On July 13, 2026 President Trump signed proclamations shrinking Bears Ears and Grand Staircase‑Escalante in Utah, removing protections from nearly 3 million acres and prompting vows of legal challenges.

A Utah State University brief shows mixed gains for women in K-12 leadership but persistent shortfalls in top jobs. Experts point to HB261 and 2026 budget cuts as potential barriers.