Weather
Utah Faces Severe Drought as Water Levels Plummet
State officials warn of mandatory water restrictions and conservation measures as reservoirs and the Great Salt Lake reach record lows
Brush Fire Near Fort Duchesne Closes US-40
Firefighters battle blaze that threatens highway travelers
Salt Lake City Braces for Sizzling March Heat Wave
Temperatures expected to soar into the 70s and 80s this week, with potential for record highs.
Health
Extreme Heat Exacerbates Challenges for Unhoused in Salt Lake City
Study reveals unsheltered people's resourceful strategies to manage oppressive summer temperatures
Investing in Healthy Schools Pays Off for Students
New report highlights the critical need to improve indoor air quality and environmental conditions in aging school facilities across the U.S.
Extreme Heat Exacerbates Homelessness Crisis in Salt Lake City
New research highlights the health impacts and need for housing-first solutions to address unsheltered homelessness
Crime
Behavioral Therapist Arrested for Alleged CSAM Distribution
Therapist who works with autistic children accused of sharing child sexual abuse material online
12-Year-Old Boy Hit by Car in West Jordan
The child was riding an electric scooter when the incident occurred.
Utah Woman Convicted of Murdering Husband with Fentanyl
Kouri Richins found guilty on all counts, including aggravated murder and insurance fraud
Lifestyle
Shirley Ann Meester Funeral Service Announced
Former Dike resident to be remembered on March 27th
LDS Church Relief Society Marks 184th Anniversary with Global Outreach
General President Camille Johnson travels to Eurasia to represent church's humanitarian efforts
Elementary School Art Show Returns to Sandy
Annual event showcases student artwork with awards in multiple categories.
Travel
Spring Break Travelers Face Mix of Delays and Smooth Trips
As spring break travel surges, some Utah-bound travelers report long lines and disruptions while others have uneventful journeys.
Visually Impaired Man Claims Discrimination at SLC Airport by Frontier Airlines
Incident highlights ongoing accessibility challenges for passengers with disabilities in the airline industry
Utah Family Escapes Israel War Zone After Fulfilling Late Mother's Wish
The Ivins family's trip to Israel was cut short due to the outbreak of war, but they made it home safely.
