Home ownership in Utah has reached a point where it feels more out of reach than ever before. As young adults attempt to settle in the state, finding affordable and purchasable housing presents extreme difficulties.
Data from the National Association of Realtors indicates that homes currently have a median price of $440,600. This figure represents a 1.8% increase compared to last year.
In Utah County, these rising costs are impacting how young people navigate the local housing market.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office released its current inmate roster on August 23, 2026, listing numerous individuals currently in custody.
President Dallin H. Oaks dedicated the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple on Aug. 16, 2026, marking his first international temple dedication as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The event coincided with the dedication of the Cleveland Ohio Temple, bringing the global total of operating temples to 221.
Many Utah drivers, particularly in Lehi, are exploring new auto insurance options to reduce monthly premiums. By using comparison tools, some drivers have reported savings of up to 70% on their insurance costs.
Stan and Kathy Smith have been named as honorees for Lehi Heritage Day 2026. The couple will be celebrated for their decades of community service and civic involvement in Lehi.
According to a report published August 21, Robb Strong has spent nearly a decade volunteering with the Lehi Historical Society to preserve local history. Strong has contributed to the organization by scanning thousands of photographs and assisting visitors with genealogical research.
Utah drivers are increasingly switching car insurance providers to access lower rates and available discounts. Some drivers report reducing premiums by as much as 70% through comparison tools.
The Bureau of Land Management is accepting public comments through Sept. 3 on a revised proposal for 10 backcountry airstrip locations in southeastern Utah, just over two weeks after an Interior appeals board vacated the agency’s previous approval at the BLM’s request.
The closure has shut off access to the Temple of Sinawava stop, which is the dropping-off and pick-up point for The Narrows hike. (Fox 13) A large rockfall inside Zion National Park has cut off access Monday to one of the most popular areas in the park.
Tad Calcara & The New Deal Swing Band will perform a free concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The performance is intended to take listeners on a journey through memorable moments in American history.
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.