Utah Lawmakers Reject 'Gavin Peterson' Child Welfare Bill
Families of abuse victims criticize legislators for voting down measure to allow welfare checks on isolated children.
Utah Faces Severe Drought and Climate Consequences
Curated Party Supplies and Paper Goods Reflect a Shift Toward Intentional Celebrations
Lifestyle
Anchorage Genealogical Society Hosts Annual Seminar
Nationally known genealogy expert Judy Nimer Muhn to speak at event on April 18

Fire Reported at Murray High School, Students Evacuated
Classes canceled as authorities investigate cause of blaze near woodshop
Utah Passes 'Biscuit's Bill' to Help Abused Dogs
New law allows dogs seized from abuse to be housed outside of shelters during legal proceedings
Crime
Motorcyclist dies after crash in Salt Lake City
Police officer discovered the incident and the rider was later pronounced dead at the hospital

2 Charged with Firearms Offenses in Deadly Utah Church Shooting
Federal grand jury indicts two men on gun charges related to January incident that left 2 dead, 6 injured
2 Charged with Firearms Offenses in Deadly Utah Church Shooting
Indictments allege the men are gang members connected to a pistol used in the attack.
Weather
Heavy Snow Warning as 20 Inches Set to Hit Southwest
A powerful winter storm is expected to dump up to 20 inches of snow in the U.S. Southwest later this week.

Salt Lake Braces for Wet Commute, Potential Canyon Snow
Cloudy conditions and light rain expected Tuesday, with a colder system bringing mountain snow on Thursday.
Smartphone Astrophotography Tips for Stargazers
Capture stunning celestial shots with your mobile device using these expert techniques.
Politics
Republican Rep Burgess Owens to Retire from Congress
The former NFL player and Trump supporter will complete his current term before stepping away from elected office.

Utah Bill Could Reshape Summit County's Growth Planning
Competing versions of H.B. 457 could limit the county's ability to deny future development proposals.
Federal Immigration Agents Increase Presence at Utah Courthouses
Increased ICE activity prompts criticism from public defenders and sheriff's office
Science
U Physicists Contribute To IceCube's Next Era
IceCube Neutrino Observatory completes major upgrade, expanding scientific capabilities

Paralympian Sydney Peterson Balances Skiing and Science at 2026 Winter Games
The U.S. Paralympic skier and neuroscience PhD candidate embodies the growing trend of athlete-scientists.
New Steam-Enabled Self-Cleaning Mechanism Boosts Fuel Cell Sulfur Tolerance
University of Utah researchers discover a way to engineer catalysts that can actively clean themselves during fuel cell operation.