Salt Lake County DA declined to charge an SLCPD officer who fired at a fleeing car on Dec. 13, concluding the officer reasonably feared for safety.

A House tax committee voted 9‑2 to advance H.B. 337 after a lengthy hearing; the bill would raise cigarette taxes and retax many nicotine products while projecting tens of millions in new revenue.

Clear, mild weekend in Salt Lake City before a multi‑day Pacific storm. Mountains could get multiple feet; valleys may see a quick inch of snow Tuesday night.

Springville police posted blurred photos of three juveniles accused of trashing an LDS chapel and allegedly assaulting a 12‑year‑old at a nearby McDonald's.

Utah wildlife biologists estimate more than 50,000 birds — mostly eared grebes — have died along the south arm of the Great Salt Lake amid a fresh avian flu wave.

A Granite School District bus driver was arrested after a cybertip flagged a social‑media account tied to alleged child sexual abuse material. Investigators say a phone search produced an explicit video.

A Magna man faces felony charges after allegedly threatening student protesters and accelerating his truck near West Valley City. Court papers and video are central to the case.

A citizen-led petition to overturn Salt Lake County’s 14.65% property-tax increase fell short of the verified signatures needed. Organizers say they will pivot to budget recommendations ahead of the county’s review.

Patchy fog slows some morning commutes; mostly sunny and mild Friday with highs near 49°F. Storms return Monday with rain likely Tuesday and possible valley snow Tuesday night.

A Utah inmate faces attempted aggravated escape and assault charges after an alleged June transport incident left an AP&P agent injured and a patrol vehicle damaged.

A 42-year-old man allegedly walked into a West Valley City home with a katana, injured two residents superficially and was restrained by occupants until police arrested him.

An old medical office at 1060 East 100 South has reopened as Victory Heights, an 88‑unit affordable complex serving lower‑income households. The $35 million conversion mixes studios and family units with public and private funding.

A BYU player was arrested in Washington County and charged with felony rape. Prosecutors say detectives collected digital and forensic evidence before filing charges.