First Step House wants to build additional deeply affordable units in Central City
A project that seeks to bring deeply affordable housing options to Central City is back after the nonprofit developer reworked the plan to lean on the city’s density incentives to add more units. First Step House, a local nonprofit that provides residential treatment for people facing addiction and mental...
Utah Weather Alert: Rain/Snow Chance Extended March 1-5 in Salt Lake City, Provo
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Salt Lake City, Utah – A warmer-than-normal start to March is setting up across Utah, with milder air favoring valley rain and periods of mountain snow from Sunday, March 1, through Thursday, March 5....
Man entered elderly woman’s home in kidnapping case after watching her for months, police...
SALT LAKE CITY — A man was arrested over the weekend after police say he entered an elderly woman's apartment at random after allegedly "watching" her for months, kidnapping and assaulting her. Chadwell Clement Smith, 34, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail Saturday for investigation of kidnapping,...
Some locals worry Olympic Games could forever change Cortina
Locals in Cortina fear post-Olympic changes may alter the town's character. Luxury businesses and hotels have emerged, raising concerns about affordability for residents. Ex-Olympian Luca Bocchi worries about future livability and visitor demographics in Cortina. CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy — As the 2026 Winter Games...
Best Restaurant of 2026: La Casa del Tamal
Casa del Tamal began as a side hustle for Cristina Olvera, who made tamales out of her home in the evenings and delivered them fresh the next morning. Word quickly spread, and soon the whole city wanted in on these perfect little bundles of handmade masa, savory meat fillings and abuela’s love. It’s a family affair,...
Homeowner finds bullet holes in garage door, police standoff with neighbors ensues
A homeowner called 911 after finding two bullet holes in her garage door Sunday. After an hours-long standoff, police made an arrest in connection with the shooting.
Gas Leak Chaos Shuts Down 700 West In South Salt Lake
Drivers in South Salt Lake hit an unexpected snag on Monday when a natural gas leak shut down a key stretch of 700 West at 3300 South, sending traffic onto side streets and forcing commuters to scramble for alternate routes. Officials On Scene. The South Salt Lake Police Department said...
Large mulch fire burns for hours overnight in Woods Cross
WOOD CROSS — A large brush fire that broke out late Monday and took firefighters hours to fend off, into the early hours Tuesday morning, restarted Tuesday afternoon according to the South Davis Metro Fire Department. Deputy Chief Jeff Larsen told KSL that the initial fire did not rekindle....
Firefighters Battle Mulch Fire at Landscaping Yard in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Firefighters responded to a large mulch fire at a landscaping yard near 500 South and Redwood late last night. Truck 85 was initially dispatched at 10:43 p.m. for a smoke investigation, which was later upgraded to a full assignment upon discovering the blaze, according to a press release from...
Sandy SUV Sprayed With Bullets Near 9000 South, Gunman Vanishes Into Night
What started as a routine drive in Sandy turned into a crime scene Monday night when gunfire erupted near 700 West and 9000 South. A suspect opened fire on a sport utility vehicle, police said. The SUV's driver was not hurt and stayed at the scene while officers processed the area. The shooter took off before...

















