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.
Crime
Sandy Police Shoot Man During Home Altercation
Victim in critical condition after officers fire multiple shots during domestic incident
Shots Fired Outside West Valley City Gas Station
Police searching for suspect after incident leaves 3 with minor injuries
Firefighter Suffers Injuries in Salt Lake City Vacant Building Fire
The firefighter sustained minor injuries while responding to the blaze in Utah's capital city.
Politics
Utah Immigration Court Faces Backlog Concerns with New ICE Detention Center
Local attorneys warn the facility could strain the state's limited judicial resources.
Legislature's Move Complicates Bold Rio Grande Depot Restoration Plan
Citizen activist says state's transfer of historic depot to University of Utah raises concerns about public process
GOP Lawmakers Open to ICE Detention Center in Utah
Salt Lake City police and House Speaker decline to comment on planned facility
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
Sports
Mammoth's Nick Schmaltz scores twice, including in OT to edge Kings
Utah Mammoth beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in overtime
Utah Red Rocks Gymnastics Wins 2nd Straight Big 12 Title
The team secures another conference championship in dominant fashion.
Mammoth look to stop home losing streak against Kings
Utah hosts Los Angeles in a key Pacific Division matchup on Sunday night.
