Provo Police posted a June 25 advisory with parade‑spot rules, road‑closure times and local fireworks and drone limits ahead of July 4. Expect downtown detours and staging early in the morning.

Blistering heat and gusty winds push fire risk higher across Salt Lake City today. Expect highs near 96°F and active Red Flag Warnings through Saturday.

Taylorsville Dayzz marks the city’s 30th birthday with three days of rides, concerts, a 5K, parade and fireworks at Valley Regional Park.

A federal lawsuit says more than 100 women at the Utah State Correctional Facility were strip‑searched during a May 13, 2025 reset that exposed inmates to male staff. Plaintiffs call the operation degrading; the department says it followed policy.

Longtime Salt Lake organizer Julio Cesar Irungaray was taken into ICE custody this week; family and neighbors rallied at Sherwood Park to demand his release.

A youth mountain-bike coach in Eagle Mountain was arrested after nonprofit leaders found apparent personal withdrawals from the group's account; investigators say thousands may be missing.

UTA activated a bus bridge between Lehi and Draper after a nearby fire; riders should expect major delays and check UTA for updates.

Prosecutors say Hansen's devices contained hundreds of child sexual‑abuse images and videos, including material tied to a Tennessee offender; investigators expect more charges.

Holladay has restricted personal fireworks east of 1300 East through Oct. 15, 2026 amid severe drought. Unified Police will add patrols and residents should report illegal fireworks.

A bipartisan nonprofit led by Gina Raimondo and Eric Holcomb will pilot state programs and private funds to help workers adapt as AI reshapes jobs.

Several Black and brown performers say they still haven’t been paid for Unity Block Party’s Aug. 2025 shows; organizers point to DEI rollbacks and sponsor pullbacks.

Riverton police cleared a fake shooting report and an unfounded bomb threat at a Costco; authorities say no injuries were found and the public is safe.

Hot today with morning smoke and a chance of storms; Friday–Saturday bring strong winds and high fire danger.