Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has issued a proclamation declaring today as LeBron James Day.
Acting in his capacity as Governor and as a Sixers fan, Shapiro announced the proclamation to welcome King James to the City of Brotherly Love.
The announcement was shared via the Governor's official X account.
Shapiro cited the power vested in him as the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania when making the proclamation.
A tornado warning for Tooele County was allowed to expire on August 13 as the weather threat transitioned to severe winds. A severe thunderstorm warning remained in effect for the eastern Tooele Valley and parts of Utah and Salt Lake Counties.
BOX ELDER COUNTY, Utah — The Tremonton-Garland Police Department marked the one-year anniversary Monday of the loss of Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada, who were killed in the line of duty on Aug. 17, 2025.
Flash flooding is occurring in Zion National Park, particularly near the Virgin River. Officials are advising people to seek higher ground and avoid driving through flooded roads.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has called for President Biden to sign the Youth Poisoning Protection Act into law following its passage in the Senate. The bipartisan legislation, championed by Senator John Curtis, aims to ban the sale of high-concentration sodium nitrite to consumers to prevent youth suicide.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Utah can enforce its anti-gambling laws against prediction markets like Kalshi, rejecting the company's argument that these platforms fall under exclusive federal jurisdiction. Utah officials, including Governor Spencer Cox and Attorney General Derek Brown, celebrated the decision as a victory for state sovereignty and family protection.
A crash occurred on southbound I-15 north of 12th Street in Weber County. According to a report published August 7, no lanes were blocked by the incident.
Salt Lake City has risen to 12th place on Sports Business Journal's 2026 list of the best sports business cities in the United States, a significant jump from its 44th place ranking in 2023. The city's ascent is driven by a surge in professional franchises and massive infrastructure investments, including the Delta Center transformation and a multi-billion dollar mixed-use development on the city's west side.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — It is time for another temple round-up, and this time, a few big milestones have been announced for temples that will be the first in their respective areas. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple and the groundbreaking date for the Vienna Austria Temple.
The Tom Creek Fire currently burning 16 miles southwest of Vernon is estimated at approximately 50 acres. Air tankers and helicopters are droppinh retardant and water, with multiple engine crews on the ground.
Ridgeline High School enters the new football season as the favorite to repeat as the 4A Region 11 champion. The Riverhawks seek to build on a perfect 14-0 campaign from the previous season.
The Emery Spartans lost their season opener 48-13 to the Kanab Cowboys at Snow College on Aug. 14, 2026. Kanab secured the victory with 20 unanswered points in the second half.
Joshua Kyle Neathery, 40, had been out of jail for nine days when police were called to the residence, leading to a SWAT standoff. Neathery was first arrested on Aug. 8 after a woman reported that she had been beaten, according to the probable cause statement.