Sandy brush fire highlights extreme wildfire danger despite rain
Officials say Utahns shouldn't let Wednesday’s rain showers fool them, because things remain tinder dry in many areas of the state.
‘It’s devastating’: Cabin owner describes losses caused by Cottonwood Fire
BEAVER — Steve Mayer, his family and two other families had spent the past six years building their dream vacation cabin in the scenic Tushar Mountains. He traveled there this past weekend to help finish painting the drywall while constructing a small fire pit. Mayer, who primarily lives in Cottonwood Heights, remember
Salt Lake City Weekly’s live music picks for June 25 to July 1
Entering from the indie folk boom of the early 2010s, The Crane Wives are made up by Grand Rapids, Mich. natives Emilee Petersmark (guitar and vocals), Kate Pillsbury (guitar and vocals), Dan Rickabus (drums and vocals) and Ben Zito (bass). In the likeness of other modern folk groups like Of Monsters and Men and The Lu
Doulas of Utah is hosting a Diaper Drive for families in need
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) – Doulas of Utah is helping address one of the pressing needs in families with a state-wide diaper drive. Doulas of Utah is partnering with the Utah Food Bank to help families solve this overlooked issue that tends to cost families over $100 per child every month.
Spring Cleaning Sting: Salt Lake Feds Nab 18 In Gun And Drug Sweep
The FBI’s Salt Lake City field office says its local slice of Operation Spring Cleaning wrapped with 18 people in cuffs, nine indictments on the books, and a stash of seized guns and drugs off the street. Over three months of work, agents and partner task forces carried out 29 joint operations across Utah and Idaho, re
Utah Weather: Isolated thunderstorms and critical fire danger spread
The bottom line: A moisture surge brings a chance for scattered severe storms across northern Utah over the next few days. Microburst damaging winds and dry lightning will be the primary concerns.
Dry Lightning Turns Salt Lake Skies Into A Fire Trap Tonight
Dry thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds have put parts of Salt Lake County and southern Utah on high alert, with the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issuing a Red Flag Warning through 11 PM MDT this evening. Salt Lake County Emergency Management is urging residents to use extreme caution, warning that in t
Salt Lake Sizzles as Smoke, Heat and Thunderstorms Crowd the Forecast
Salt Lake City woke up under clear but smoky skies on Wednesday, June 24, with official readings already near 81°F. A hazy layer from multiple wildfires across Utah is hanging over the valley, which can drag down air quality at times and make the sun feel extra intense. With temperatures climbing through the week, resi
Riverton police investigate fake shooting, bomb threat at local Costco
Police responded to reports of a shooting and a bomb threat at two locations in Riverton early on Wednesday, including a local Costco. Both calls were determined to be fraudulent, but led to a significant police presence.
How to Report Animal Cruelty in Utah: Laws, Steps, and Penalties
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Witnessing what you think might be animal abuse or neglect is unsettling, and it can feel unclear what you should do next. Utah law gives you both the right and a clear path to act. Whether you live in Salt Lake City, a rural county, or anywhe

















