University of Utah

In other news, Deserae Turner, who survived being shot in the head by a classmate when she was 14, has died a week after deciding to enter hospice care at age 22.

In other news, a bill overhauling Utah's vote-by-mail system has advanced in the legislature. And, a scenic route through Zion National Park has reopened after a recent rockfall.

In other news, a judge ruled that the media can't access name, image, and likeness contracts of college athletes. And, a federal judge blocked Utah's social media law from taking effect.

In other news, the University of Utah has received a $6.5 million grant to reduce air pollution at schools. And, old concrete is being reused for the ongoing Bangerter Highway project.

In other news, Salt Lake County is considering a bond that would combine two jails and build a "Justice and Accountability Center" to help with homelessness and mental health.

University of Utah professor, Anil Seth, PhD student, Max Gabriel, and colleagues recently published important evidence regarding a previously undiscovered black hole in the star cluster Omega Centauri.

In other news, two Salt Lake City locations are being considered as possible base camps for teams during the 2026 World Cup. And, Intermountain Health has released plans for an "urban hospital" on land they acquired three years ago in Salt Lake City.

Taylorsville and Santaquin community members are expected to gather to pay respects to Sgt. Bill Hooser, an officer killed in the line of duty, and more.

20 people were arrested after students installed tents on campus.

As the demonstrators gathered, Gov. Spencer Cox and law enforcement warned that First Amendment speech would be protected, but any unlawful acts would not.