The statewide average gas price in Utah has dropped by one penny, according to data from Triple-A. As of August 12, the average cost for a gallon of self-serve regular reached 4-dollars and 33-cents.
Price variations across the state show that Piute County currently has the most expensive average price at 4-70. In contrast, Weber County has the least expensive average price with gas at 4-25.
In Salt Lake County, the price for gas is 4-30.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued Sunday night for parts of Salt Lake County, with wind gusts up to 70 mph possible. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issued the warning for areas including West Jordan, Sandy and South Jordan.
Real Salt Lake secured a 3-0 shutout victory over FC Juárez on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, to stay alive in the Leagues Cup. The win, fueled by goals from Morgan Guilavogui, Sergi Solans, and Lineker Rodrigues, brings RSL to seven points in the tournament.
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has indicted Daniel Luke Adams, a 30-year-old California man, on multiple drug trafficking charges. The indictment follows a July 31, 2026, traffic stop in Tooele County that led to the seizure of fentanyl and cocaine.
Salt Lake County voters will decide this November whether to approve a $128 million bond to fund several new recreation facilities and a slew of improvements to existing centers and parks across the county. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News By Bridger Beal-Cvetko , KSL Your browser does not support the audio element.
The Sundt Foundation awarded $27,500 in grants to four nonprofit organizations serving communities in Utah and Idaho. The recipients include Computers for Kids, Inc., Prevent Child Abuse Utah, WasteLess Solutions, and the Idaho Pediatric Cancer Coalition.
Salt Lake County Animal Services is currently hosting several long-term residents and new arrivals seeking permanent homes. These animals include a 5-year-old mixed breed named Cosmo and a 10-year-old long-haired cat named Alvey.
A Logan man is facing legal proceedings following accusations of sexually abusing a teenager to whom he provided music lessons. The case is being handled by the 1st District Court in Logan, Utah.
California is deploying additional firefighting engines and specialized rescue teams to Washington and Oregon to combat historic wildfires. The move, announced by Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to support Pacific Northwest neighbors while maintaining high levels of wildfire readiness within California.
Las autoridades continúan investigando el caso y trabajan para identificar al sospechoso o sospechosos involucrados. La policía unificada ya estaba presente en la iglesia cuando comenzaron los disparos, luego de recibir información de que podrían surgir problemas durante el servicio.
Senator Curtis is working with Utah transportation leaders to develop policies addressing the state's rapid growth and affordable housing needs. This initiative follows years of local efforts in Lehi to manage population density and transit-oriented development.
The City of Ephraim has highlighted several municipal updates, including a community survey and notices regarding Sanpete County taxation hearings. These updates were released as part of the city's ongoing efforts to provide transparency to residents.
But with a wife and a widowed mother to help support, he needed a quick solution. "I can't afford to be out of the workforce for four years. The condensed programs have exploded in popularity. "This is not innovation. But those programs maintained the same course load, measured as credits.