Sandy, Utah, marked the opening of Fire Station 31, adding three new hires and promoting four fire staff, reflecting the city’s investment in public safety and emergency preparedness.

Joshua Perry died after being hit by a vehicle in Sandy; Zoe Blankenstein, showing signs of intoxication, was arrested for DUI and now faces automobile homicide charges.

David Gene Remley was sentenced for kidnapping his ex-wife Brittany Deal and their children, receiving 15 years to life for each count, with some terms running concurrently.

Brandon Kay died from gunshot wounds inflicted by neighbor James Rios in South Ogden; Rios faces multiple charges including aggravated murder. Kay's son and dog were also injured.

A Layton Republican filed HB88 to deny many state services to undocumented residents, saying cuts would prompt self‑deportation. Advocates warn of public‑health and legal fallout.

A new Squatters sign appeared this week on Highland Drive in Sugar House. The neighborhood pub joins a valleywide rebrand while keeping its familiar menu and lunch specials.

Utah’s 2025 law forces massage businesses to register and requires owners to pass background checks and inspections, a move regulators say will help shut illicit parlors.

Former 3rd District Judge William Kendall entered a plea‑in‑abeyance to reduced sexual battery and drug charges; a court review is set for April 13.

A local team won the state license to open Moab’s first medical‑only cannabis pharmacy at the former WabiSabi site, promising walk‑in service, curbside pickup and later delivery.

A USB charger that wasn't really a charger unraveled a decade-old secret—and landed a Cedar Hills man behind bars for nearly half a century. The victim who spotted the hidden camera couldn't have known the discovery would expose videos of abuse dating back to when she was 10 years old.

Paiute leaders in Utah told members to carry tribal ID and an additional government ID and to ask officers for identification and a warrant amid reports of improper ICE detentions.

Republican lawmakers defended Rep. Trevor Lee after his social post about "protecting" Utah culture drew accusations of racism amid Liban Mohamed's congressional bid.

Crews are tunneling in Provo Canyon to reroute a vulnerable aqueduct and install seismic‑flexible pipe meant to protect drinking water for 1.6M Wasatch Front residents. The $100M project aims to keep taps running after a large quake or landslide.