A master‑planned community on West Jordan’s west bench could add roughly 2,800 homes while prioritizing water‑wise landscaping and preserved foothill open space.

A massive new Nusano plant in West Valley City aims to produce 40+ radioisotopes for diagnostics and cancer therapies while adding high‑tech jobs to Utah. Reservations and supply deals are already underway.

NHMU and BLM Utah received an award for cataloging and preparing roughly 101,000 Indigenous objects seized in a major federal sting for repatriation and curation.

A Harvard Business School case developed with Grow the Flow took the Great Salt Lake crisis into Cambridge classrooms, aiming to turn student debate into policy muscle. The study will be published soon and could spread to dozens of programs.

A cold storm brings rain to Salt Lake City and accumulating snow to the high country on Monday, May 18. Freeze Warnings and winter advisories may affect commutes and gardens.

A West Jordan man was arrested May 13 and charged as the alleged lead distributor for a Mexican drug organization after investigators seized fentanyl, meth and heroin.

Highmark Construction broke ground on a 200‑unit Layton Hills Apartments project near Layton Hills Mall, touting resort‑style amenities and podium parking. The Spring 2027 delivery window is listed on the developer’s site.

Ogden City has moved into Phase II of its water shortage plan, urging a 10% voluntary cut and asking residents to avoid daytime watering as dry conditions persist.

A cool Pacific storm arrives Sunday with afternoon showers and Sunday night mountain snow. Expect wet roads, cooler highs and slushy passes into Monday.

Deputies cleared West Point Junior High after a reported threat Friday; classes resumed and officers remained on site.

A man in his 30s was found dead after a paragliding flight in Corner Canyon; officials say gusty winds likely caused the canopy to lose lift and a state helicopter helped recover the body.

An Australian miner and state officials announced plans to revive Antimony Canyon and build a Cedar City smelter, promising local jobs and a domestic source of antimony.

The BLAST R6 Major has turned the Salt Palace into a live Rainbow Six arena with 20 teams and a $600,000 prize pool. Finals are this weekend and downtown will feel it.