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One dead after wrong-way crash on I-80 near Coalville
A passenger car traveling the wrong way struck a cargo van head-on in Summit County on Thursday, and the van driver was taken for treatment.
American Fork to hold hearing Oct. 27 on vacating small right-of-way parcel
The City Council will take public comment on giving up a 0.016-acre parcel near 10 West and 1200 South.
Roosevelt to start water line work on State Street Monday
Phase 1, from 200 North to 300 South, is expected to wrap up by Nov. 15.
Plumbers list steps to protect pipes before the first freeze
Two plumbing professionals told FOX 13 that removing garden hoses and knowing the main shutoff can prevent bursts.
Millcreek appeals air permit for proposed Parleys Canyon quarry
The city is asking for review of the Division of Air Quality's September permit for Granite Construction's proposed gravel mine.
UDOT announces ramp and road closures in Davis and Salt Lake counties, warns of Spanish Fork Canyon traffic
Closures begin as soon as this weekend, and heavy traffic is expected on US-6 Sunday.
Moab planners discuss expanding future annexation area through Spanish Valley
City staff said the proposal does not start any annexation; public hearings are set for Oct. 22 and Nov. 10.
UDOT presents plan for added eastbound I-80 lane near Kimball Junction
The $14 million to $17 million project is in design, with construction expected to start next year.
Driver cited after car turns in front of UHP vehicle in Cedar City
Neither trooper was injured, and the Subaru driver was taken to a hospital as a precaution, police said.
Japantown institutions weigh opportunities and questions in downtown district plan
A Salt Lake Buddhist Temple board member said renderings leave open questions about construction, parking and festivals.
Downtown district plan adds 6,000-seat concert hall and rebuilt Delta Center entrance
Smith Entertainment Group and city and county leaders say the redesigned blocks around the Delta Center and Salt Palace should be finished before the 2034 Winter Games.
Moab-area pickleball courts and accessible playground open Oct. 23
The eight courts at the Old Spanish Trail Arena south of Moab follow years of efforts to build dedicated pickleball courts in the area.
Park City's Bonanza Park housing project review delayed again for redesign
The developer of the city-owned Five-Acre Site, planned for 106 homes including 88 deed-restricted affordable units, asked for more time to revise designs and brief the City Council.
Wasatch County and state ease tensions after funding threat, but law fight remains
County leaders still want lawmakers to repeal a 2024 law letting large developments seek preliminary town status.
State leaders eye FrontRunner, interchanges as 2034 Olympics projects
Senate President Stuart Adams says FrontRunner may need another $1 billion beyond federal money already lined up.
Utah's housing crunch, explained
Prices have leveled off, but the median Utah home now costs $520,000 and about 91% of renters cannot afford the typical monthly payment, as the state pushes for 150,000 new homes by 2028.
Lehi residents to get doorstep pickup for household hazardous waste
Lehi and Roy are the two pilot cities for a Waste Management program aimed at keeping paint, batteries and propane out of garbage trucks.
Lehi marker honors pioneer woman whose late wheat survived 1855 grasshoppers
The Lehi Historical Society unveiled its 24th marker at Dry Creek Park, with the next set for Lehi Junction on Nov. 7.
Lehi planners to weigh rezoning, subdivisions at Oct. 22 hearing
The commission will also review a citywide overhaul of the definitions chapter in Lehi's development code.
U of U Health to build new Redwood clinic in west side Power District
Trustees approved buying about 14 acres from Larry H. Miller Real Estate near North Temple and Redwood Road.
Lehi council agenda packed with housing, annexation and land-use items
A 405-townhome plat in Inverness, a 71-lot subdivision and a general plan change from residential to heavy commercial were among the items set for Tuesday.
Box Elder, Iron counties race to write data center rules as moratoriums wind down
Iron County's draft would cap water use at 50,000 gallons a day for big projects, and Box Elder officials say their rules will land on the restrictive end.
Lehi deal clears way for sale of Walker family land on State Street
The agreement limits business types and bars access from Trinnaman Lane, but neighbors say the long fight left them exhausted.
Northbound I-15 traffic in Lehi shifted toward median until 2027
The shift gives crews room to start foundations for the new 2100 North interchange, part of a freeway link to Mountain View Corridor due in late 2028.
Salt Lake student-housing projects advance as developers weigh vacancy risks
Building Salt Lake reports continued student-housing development while a university spokesperson puts campus occupancy at 86% as of last week.
American Fork to hold town hall on metered irrigation water rates
The city is moving from a flat secondary-water rate to tiered charges based on lot size and actual use, phased in over five years.
Six Ridge secures equity for 217-unit Bluffdale apartment project
An October 1 financing announcement advances a Utah housing development, with initial delivery targeted for August 2027.
Utah’s proposed Stratos AI data center draws scrutiny over scale, power and process
A new report examines the stalled Box Elder County proposal, local opposition and the infrastructure demands behind the proposed AI campus.