UHP investigating crash involving SLCo Sheriff K-9 vehicle
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 7, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating an overnight crash involving a Salt Lake County Sheriff K-9 vehicle and a second vehicle. The crash occurred shortly after midnight and involved a deputy, Sgt. Andrew Battenfield, UHP, told Gephardt Daily. “He...
Bill allowing conserved water to flow to Great Salt Lake sails smoothly through committee
This story is jointly published by nonprofits Amplify Utah and Utah News Dispatch, along with The Great Salt Lake Collaborative, a solutions journalism partnership to inform the public about the crisis facing The Great Salt Lake. The House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee voted to amend...
Detroit-Style Darling Bricks Corner Plots Big West Valley Pizza Invasion
Bricks Corner, the Salt Lake gastropub that turned Detroit-style pan pizza into a local obsession, is gearing up to open a much larger second spot in West Valley City this spring. The new location, set for the 2500 block of South 5600 West and expected to debut in May, will come with a private dining room, a roomy...
U advising restructuring cuts staff, ends coaching program
The University of Utah will “phase out” the positions of 22 associate directors of academic advising as part of a campus-wide restructuring. Supervisors and Human Resources announced the decision during meetings held Jan. 12 and 13. The U gave advisors three options: reapply for their positions and compete...
Utah Resident Breezy Johnson Claims Gold At Milano Cortina Olympics
MILAN, Italy — Salt Lake City resident Breezy Johnson claimed the first medal of the Olympics for Team USA in the Alpine Skiing Women’s Downhill on Sunday. Not only was it the first medal for the U.S., but it was also the first Olympic medal for Johnson. Breezy...
Beans & Brews Coffee House Reports 15% Growth Driven by New Markets and Drinks
Beans & Brews Coffee House Reports 15% Growth Driven by New Markets and Drinks. In a year marked by strategic growth and innovation, Beans & Brews Coffee House firmly established its momentum beyond its Salt Lake City roots. The growing franchise celebrated a milestone 2025, successfully executing a 15% expansion...
Log Haven transitions to new ownership team
Big news from one of Utah’s most famous dining names this week – Log Haven has now transitioned to new ownership. It’s the latest milestone for the rustic escape, which has a storied history, more than a century in the making. The tale starts way back in...
Salt Lake City celebrates Opening Ceremony of Italy 2026 with watch party and cauldron...
As the Winter Games officially kicked off Friday in Italy, Utahns came together to celebrate the Opening Ceremony, including relighting the cauldron from the 2002 Salt Lake City Games.
Jessie Diggins Finishes Top Ten In Skiathlon, Two Other Locals Follow
MILAN, Italy — Three athletes with local ties competed in the Cross-Country Women’s Skiathlon at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, with one finishing inside the top ten on Saturday. Jessie Diggins, Novie McCabe, and Rosie Brennan all have ties to the state of Utah and made up 75...
Salt Lake DA Clears Cop Who Fired After Wild Shelter Van Ramming
Salt Lake County prosecutors have decided not to criminally charge a West Valley City detective who opened fire on a man in a shelter parking lot on Nov. 19, 2025, after the man allegedly rammed an officer's vehicle with a stolen van. The suspect surrendered and was not hit by any of the shots. He is still facing...
