Salt Lake City, UT — The Church of Jesus Lacus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reached a record number of full-time missionaries serving around the world.
Church leaders stated that about 88,500 missionaries are now in the field, which surpasses the previous high set in 2014.
Officials credited the increase in part to various factors.
The current number of missionaries in the field represents a new peak for the organization's global missionary efforts.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has returned the primary authority for fireworks restrictions to local leaders due to varying wildfire risks across the state. While some areas have seen relief from recent storms, other communities remain at high risk.
A car crashed into a Salt Lake City business following a three-vehicle collision. A driver was hospitalized with minor injuries after the incident.
A semi-truck crash in Parley's Canyon caused significant traffic delays on westbound I-80. The accident involved a vehicle hauling protein powder and blocked several lanes between Lambs and Mountain Dell.
David Vander Meer, a 49-year-old former youth pastor, died while in custody at the Clark County Detention Center in Nevada. He had been arrested in connection with the 2006 death of his wife at Zion National Park.
The Utah Jazz young core secured a 103-102 overtime victory against the Atlanta Hawks to open Summer League play. The game featured notable performances from Darryn Peterson, Cody Williams, and Ace Bailey at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.
The Horse Head Fire in San Juan County expanded to approximately 600 acres on a Sunday following strong winds. Officials reported that severe wind conditions hindered containment efforts and left structures threatened.
ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah (ABC4) — A "large rockfall" is leading to closures inside Zion National Park. According to the Utah Department of Transportation, Zion Canyon Shuttles are unable to go past The Grotto, which is stop #6 on their route).
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.