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(Andrew Christiansen | The Times-Independent) Grand County Planning and Zoning Director Andrew Jackson speaks to the Grand County Commission on July 7 before commissioners unanimously approved a 180-day temporary land use regulation pausing new data center applications while the county develops permanent data center standards.

Grand County pauses data center applications to develop new land-use rules

By Andrew Christiansen | July 10, 2026, 8:00 p.m.

(Tess Crowley | Pool) Tyler Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, listens as defense attorney Michael Burt speaks during a preliminary hearing at 4th District Court in Provo on Friday, July 10, 2026.

In Charlie Kirk killing, how strong is the DNA evidence? Defense raises doubts as hearing for Tyler Robinson concludes

By Jessica Schreifels | July 10, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

‘The Chosen’ studio is accused of shortchanging crowdfunders

Stay away from raw milk, a Utah county urges after bird flu outbreak

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(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) A Harris's hawk named Stax — seen here in 2025 — has been spotted, a week after going missing from his home Salt Lake City-based HawkWatch International.

A missing Salt Lake City rescue hawk has been found. Here’s why its troubles aren’t over yet.

Stax was spotted on private property on Monday, a week after escaping from its home with HawkWatch International.

By Sydney Jezik | July 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(American Fork Police Department) Police body camera shows California YouTuber Ben Schneider in handcuffs as he is escorted to an American Fork police car during his March 11, 2026, arrest.

Viral Reckless Ben Lego videos skewer American Fork police. Here’s a look at 5 key moments.

After a torrent of backlash, the Utah police department released more than 24 hours of body camera footage.

By Jordan Miller | Samantha Moilanen | Paighten Harkins | Jessica Schreifels | Megan Banta | Andy Larsen | July 10, 2026, 2:59 p.m.

(American Fork Police Department) An officer speaks with Ben Schneider, known on YouTube as Reckless Ben.

‘Reckless Ben’ can keep posting about Utah’s Bricks & Minifigs in his viral series about missing Lego sets, but he faces new restrictions

The conflict over a prized Star Wars Lego collection has splintered into lawsuits and criminal charges.

By Jordan Miller | July 10, 2026, 3:00 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Henry Miller plays at the splash pad at Legacy Park in North Salt Lake on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Utah is headed for its hottest weekend of the year. Here’s where to escape the heat.

“Be aware: this weekend is going to be extremely hot,” forecasters warned, with triple-digit temps expected.

By Samantha Moilanen | July 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Shane Gadbaw, owner of Eagle Point Resort, stands next to the remains of the Canyonside Lodge that was destroyed by the Cottonwood Fire that started in late June.

‘A sobering experience’: What Eagle Point ski area looks like, and how it plans to rebuild, after the Cottonwood Fire

One resident — in “disbelief” that the flames would spread so quickly — had fled with only a telescope and jiujitsu dummy.

By Julie Jag | July 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) A reflection pool at the Orrin G. Hatch Federal Courthouse in Salt Lake City, Monday, July 28, 2025.

Brother of a key LDS apostle will go to prison for sending sexually explicit letters to Utah girl

The 73-year-old man admitted to sexually abusing two girls in Ohio and Utah, prosecutors said.

By Jessica Schreifels | July 9, 2026, 11:51 p.m.

(The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced June 25 that Utah would restrict fireworks statewide over Independence Day weekend.

How many tickets did Salt Lake City police issue for illegal fireworks this July Fourth?

Utah’s capital said it would enforce the governor’s ban on personal fireworks.

By Jose Davila IV | July 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Target on 300 West in Salt Lake City. A new Target is set to open in Logan on July 26.

A fast-growing Utah county is finally getting its first Target

The store is at the site of the old Cache Valley Mall.

By Brock Marchant | July 9, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

(Kim Raff/The New York Times) Keli Rabon, a podcaster from Houston, films outside the courthouse on the first day of a pre-trial hearing for Tyler Robinson, who was charged with killing Charlie Kirk.

The accused is in court but conspiracy theories still swirl around Charlie Kirk case

Charlie Kirk’s assassination played out live on the internet, but since then, it has become fodder for fantasy.

By Robert Draper | The New York Times | July 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Spenser Heaps | Pool) A video interview with Lance Twiggs, Tyler Robinson's roommate and reported romantic partner, is shown during a preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, who is accused in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, at the Fourth District Courthouse in Provo, Thursday, July 9, 2026.

‘He wishes he hadn’t done it’: Roommate recounts Tyler Robinson’s confession in Charlie Kirk killing

Lance Twiggs’ interview was played Thursday morning, on the fourth day of Robinson’s preliminary hearing.

By Jessica Schreifels | July 10, 2026, 12:17 a.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Wasatch Hollow near Clayton Middle School in Salt Lake City burns, threatening homes on Harrison Ave., Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

2-alarm fire in Sugar House neighborhood under control after threatening structures

The Salt Lake City Fire Department reported the vegetation fire is located at 1800 East 1400 South.

By Jeff Tavss | Fox 13 News | July 9, 2026, 2:51 a.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) State office buildings housing the Utah Department of Health and Human Services in Salt Lake City in 2022.

After teen leaves Saratoga Springs treatment center and self-harms, Utah officials place emergency restrictions on facility’s license

The action comes months after regulators cited the facility for a separate supervision failure.

By Samantha Moilanen | July 8, 2026, 8:33 p.m.

(U.S. Forest Service) Smoke from the Babylon Fire rises behind the U.S. Forest Service office in Monticello on July 6. The wildfire has burned more than 101,000 acres and reached 11% containment Wednesday.

Babylon Fire reaches first containment after burning more than 100,000 acres

The largest active wildfire in the U.S. continues burning near Monticello as six areas remain under pre-evacuation notice.

By Andrew Christiansen | July 8, 2026, 7:26 p.m.

HEALTH

Anguished parents. Doctors in tears. Utah’s long measles outbreak takes a toll.

By Amy Maxmen | KFF Health News | June 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
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EDUCATION

‘Wasteful and extravagant’: Here’s what Utah auditors found digging into the first year of school voucher spending

By Carmen Nesbitt | July 7, 2026, 9:25 p.m.
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CRIME

In Charlie Kirk killing, how strong is the DNA evidence? Defense raises doubts as hearing for Tyler Robinson concludes

By Jessica Schreifels | July 10, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
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ENVIRONMENT

A missing Salt Lake City rescue hawk has been found. Here’s why its troubles aren’t over yet.

By Sydney Jezik | July 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
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POLITICS

Trevor Lee under ‘very robust investigation’ by Utah attorney general’s office, former boss says

By Emily Anderson Stern | July 10, 2026, 9:48 p.m.
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BUSINESS

Tradwife influencer opens store in small Utah town. Tourists abound.

By Vivian Yee | The New York Times | June 21, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
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