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Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson presented her proposed 2027 budget to the county council on Tuesday, which includes plans for criminal justice reform and a major overhaul to the county jail. In order to pay for that overhaul, the budget proposes a bond that would be supported by an increase in property tax.
SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah, Oct. 20, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson has presented her proposed 2027 budget to the Salt Lake County Council. The proposal outlines a major change to the County’s criminal justice system.
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson proposed a 2027 budget focused on changes to the county’s criminal justice system. Under the proposal, eligible people would be sent to supervised treatment instead of jail. The budget would also modernize and consolidate jail facilities and expand mental health treatment in the jail.
A 25-year-old man was arrested after allegedly punching a woman and accidentally striking a 9-month-old baby during a domestic dispute in Salt Lake County, according to a probable cause statement. Brian Leonardo Colin Rodriguez was arrested Monday on suspicion of assault, reckless child abuse and four counts of domestic violence in the presence of a child, court records showed.
Two pedestrians were hospitalized in critical condition following a crash with a pickup truck on Redwood Road in West Valley City early Tuesday morning. The incident resulted in lane closures on Redwood Road until approximately 2:45 a.m.
Mayor Jenny Wilson is scheduled to present the proposed 2027 budget to the Salt Lake County Council on October 20. The presentation marks the start of an eight-week review period preceding a final vote in December.
Chase ends with suspect arrested and three patrol cars damaged in Salt Lake County. The suspect allegedly crashed into several patrol cars before attempting to escape on foot. According to information provided by Lieutenant Zach Randall, of the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP), Summit County agents were pursuing a vehicle when they requested assistance.
This event marked the completion of a $5 million state-funded reconstruction project that replaced the failing original Panguitch Lake Dam that was over 100-years-old. The ceremony featured prayers, multiple speeches, and acknowledgments of the collaborative efforts among the West Panguitch Irrigation Company, Garfield County, and the Utah State government.
CEDAR CITY – Wild horses in the Sulphur Herd Management Area are facing shrinking food and water on drought‑strained rangelands, and today marks a critical step in protecting them. Humane gather operations are beginning to bring vulnerable animals out of harm’s way and restore the conditions they need to stay healthy on the range.
Friends for Sight is excited to return to St. George for its second annual SightFest this Thursday, Oct. 22! In partnership with the Washington County School District, Friends for Sight will provide vision screenings and eye care services to 50…
Brighton (Cottonwood Heights) beat Bountiful 2-1 in 5A girls soccer on Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Utah among at least 5 states sent threatening letters ahead of the 2026 midterms. Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson is among several election officials across the country that have been sent suspicious white powder and threatening letters ahead of the midterm elections.
A Utah legislative audit highlights inadequate accountability for tenured faculty performance at Utah's higher education institutions. The audit found department chairs lack authority to address underperforming faculty effectively. Recommendations include redefining chair roles and strengthening supervisory roles to improve oversight.