Plans to build a 22-story building on a parcel of land in Sugar House where a vacant Wells Fargo currently sits are now off, according to the Salt Lake City Council. 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/zc3zrxcj 

Lynne McNeill, an associate professor of folklore at Utah State University, discussed the connection between digital media and folklore by highlighting a significant pop culture figure: Slender Man. https://www.abc4.com/news/news4utahplus/how-slender-man-is-digital-folklore/

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is asking drivers to plan ahead for an overnight closure of U.S. Route 189 in Provo Canyon this weekend. https://www.abc4.com/news/traffic/udott-route-189-closure/

The conclusion of the construction at Temple Square is finally coming into view as scaffolding starts to be removed. According to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the renovation is expected to wrap up by the end of 2026. 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/4fks5www 

🦌 The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has placed deer cutouts throughout northern Utah in areas known to be prone to car accidents involving wildlife. 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/43htp57e

For the first time in over 100 years, fossils have been excavated from the parking lot of the Quarry Exhibit Hall at Dinosaur National Monument. https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/new-fossils-dinosaur-ntl-monument/

A Draper man has been arrested for allegedly stealing packages from his neighbors and putting them in a DoorDash bag. https://www.abc4.com/news/crime/arrested-stealing-packages-doordash/

🏹🐦‍🔥 It starts tomorrow. Megaplex is hosting two 13-hour marathons of the "Hunger Games" movies this weekend. Additionally, starting today, tickets are $5 for individual showings through Feb. 19. Details: https://tinyurl.com/8stf29uk 

An investigation into a sprawling betting scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games has ensnared 26 people, including more than a dozen college basketball players who tried to fix games as recently as last season. 🔗: https://tinyurl.com/4p45ppsa

The University of Utah is preparing for several community engagement activities for its Martin Luther King Jr. week from January 17-23, 2026. Read: https://tinyurl.com/2en677uy 

During a press conference today, the Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) and law enforcement partners discussed measures to target human trafficking in the massage industry. Read: https://tinyurl.com/3brax24y 

An Orem man has been charged with several felonies after he allegedly shot his friend in both knees because he “felt disrespected.” Read: https://tinyurl.com/37rahyx7 

On Wednesday, State Sen. Nate Blouin (D-Salt Lake County) introduced an “ICE Out” bill to the state legislature that would place limits on ICE operations in Utah. Read: https://tinyurl.com/3kjx2vr6 

A South Jordan man has been charged for allegedly striking a 15-year-old with a golf cart after the teen tossed his ball out of play. Read: https://tinyurl.com/2p67mdcf 

A man was arrested in Davis County on Monday after he was allegedly driving under the influence on his way to referee a high school basketball game. Read: https://tinyurl.com/2zj5rycj 

On Tuesday, Utah leaders discussed how they want to prioritize affordable homes this legislative session. Read: https://tinyurl.com/yc52xewt 

A Utah man was arrested after he allegedly threatened to shoot political organizers at an event at University of Utah. Read: https://tinyurl.com/3av2yn9m 

Monday night, children and their parents got a chance to take a special tour of the Utah Capitol, learning about the branches of government directly from state leaders. Read: https://tinyurl.com/mtuxpftf 

House fires are more common in winter than any other time of the year. With Utah’s winter season in full force, it is important to know how to prevent winter fires. Read: https://tinyurl.com/2shjamvw 

75 expectant military mothers received essential baby items on Monday to help support them while their spouses are deployed. Read: https://tinyurl.com/mr7wueeb 

Monday night, children and their parents got a chance to take a special tour of the Utah Capitol, learning about the branches of government directly from state leaders.

The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation announced that it has awarded over $700,000 in grants for outdoor recreation education projects. Read: https://tinyurl.com/2yra56uc 

House fires are more common in winter than any other time of the year. With Utah’s winter season in full force, it is important to know how to prevent winter fires.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced several milestones for temples currently in their planning and construction phases, including the location for the Spanish Fork temple. Read: https://tinyurl.com/ym5kacbf 

Flu cases across the country hit a 25-year high and the Beehive state is not immune to the surge, as hospitalization rates tick up.

75 expectant military mothers received essential baby items on Monday to help support them while their spouses are deployed.

A newly proposed bill at the Utah legislature would block providers who perform elective abortions from being reimbursed by the state for Medicaid costs.

Over the weekend, an avalanche caused by a snowmobile in the Manti-La Sal National Forest caught and partially buried one person, who was fortunately uninjured.

The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation announced that it has awarded over $700,000 in grants for outdoor recreation education projects.

A North Dakota woman was arrested in Moab after allegedly coming to Utah during divorce proceedings with her husband and threatening to ruin his life by releasing intimate images.

The Utah community is reacting following the unexpected death of the 19-year-old lone survivor of a West Valley City family shooting in 2024.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced several milestones for temples currently in their planning and construction phases, including the location for the Spanish Fork temple.

A man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a hotel room and telling police that fentanyl patches he had on his person were samples from the hospital.

As the 2026 Sundance Film Festival approaches, attention is turning to which actors and filmmakers are expected to appear in Park City. https://www.abc4.com/sundance-film-festival/charli-xcx-ethan-hawke-202-sundance-film/

According to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Utah’s statewide measles cases have risen to 199 cases during this outbreak.

Investigators have reopened a 56-year-old cold case involving a “Jane Doe” found dead in Southern Utah.

BREAKING: A group of Davis High School students and parents has filed a $10 million civil lawsuit against Davis School District in regard to sexual misconduct. https://www.abc4.com/news/crime/sexual-misconduct-lawsuit-utah/

A Sevier County woman was killed in a crash on I-70 near Richfield last weekend.

The bottom line? A big ridge of high pressure sets up shop across the western U.S. leading to inversion haze, bad air quality, and cooler valley temperatures.

As the 2026 Sundance Film Festival approaches, attention is turning to which actors and filmmakers are expected to appear in Park City. Based on casting announcements and projects slated to premier…

The Planned Parenthood Association of Utah is resuming lower cost services for qualified patients under the Title X Family Planning Program, the organization announced on Monday.

Life Flight was dispatched to Sand Hollow State Park on Monday afternoon following a side-by-side accident. https://www.abc4.com/news/southern-utah/incident-sand-hollow-life-flight/

Brigham Young University (BYU)’s beloved Creamery on Ninth is getting a makeover and now welcoming their first wave of customers.

The State is responding after attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk filed a motion to disqualify the entire Utah County Attorney’s Office from prosecuting the case.

An 18-year-old man was arrested in Sandy on Sunday for stabbing his grandmother up to 10 times, according to Sandy Police.

Scientists at Utah State University have identified a simple metric that could be used to measure and predict wildfire vulnerability.

Two Utah men have been arrested for allegedly stealing over $12,000 worth of copper wire.

On the first Sunday since the fatal shooting in Salt Lake City on Jan. 7, the Redwood Rd. LDS meetinghouse where it happened was quiet.

A fatal crash has closed the northbound I-15 on-ramp at exit 4 in St. George.

The bottom line? High pressure remains firmly in control of our weather for this week, keeping our conditions calm and dry with light winds contributing to valley inversion haze. Temperatures will …