Utah
Weak cool front sweeping into northern Utah, with smoky skies continuing
A weak front brushes northern Utah, allowing a slight wind direction change and keeping temperatures near seasonal averages. This will also allow more smoke to filter in across northern Utah as poor air quality persists. Hot temperatures are still expected for the weekend with possible monsoon moisture on tap for the end of the weekend.
Salt Lake City
Tuesday: Smoky sunshine and breezy. Highs: Mid-90s.
Tuesday Night: Clear: Low: Near 70.
Wednesday. Smoky sunshine. Highs: Mid-90s.
St. George
Tuesday: Sunny. Highs: Near 102.
Tuesday Night: Clear. Lows: Near 80.
Wednesday: Warmer and sunny. Highs: Near 103.
Utah
Embattled Utah Rep. Trevor Lee loses county GOP convention — but wins enough support to make primary
Earlier in the week, House Speaker Mike Schultz said lawmakers asked the attorney general to investigate allegations of fraud and bribery against Lee.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, running for reelection, addresses delegates during the Davis County Republican Party nominating convention at Syracuse High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Yeti, a Himalayan-themed bar in Cottonwood Heights, is pictured on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Utah
Zion National Park closes popular trail during ongoing search and rescue operation – KSLNewsRadio
FILE: An entrance to Zion National Park is pictured on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. The West Rim and Angel’s Landing Trails are temporarily closed in Zion National Park for an ongoing search and rescue operation. (Ravel Call, Deseret News)
(Ravel Call, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY — The West Rim and Angel’s Landing Trails are temporarily closed in Zion National Park for an ongoing search and rescue operation.
According to park officials, an incident occurred on the Angels Landing trail at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, April 17.
At the time of publication, emergency services and search and rescue officials were on the scene.
Views along the Angel’s Landing Trail, Zion National Park. (KSL)
No further information was available.
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This story is developing and may be updated.
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