Hate-crime case in West Valley City: A federal grand jury indicted Peter Michael Larsen, 48, for allegedly stabbing a Muslim man at Valley Fair Mall in July, with prosecutors saying he asked employees if they were Muslim before attacking; the charge carries up to life in prison. Charlie Kirk murder proceedings: Tyler Robinson’s defense is pushing to remove the death penalty, arguing prosecutors can’t show he knowingly endangered others beyond Kirk, while prosecutors point to claims the shooting risked people at the event. Great Salt Lake update: Utah officials say the lake is nearing its second-lowest level ever, but they don’t expect a new record low this year unless the next winter is as dry as 2025-26. Local government and taxes: Roy approved a scaled-back 34.25% property tax hike after backlash, while foes plan a challenge. Moab-to-Arches shuttle funding: Grand County commissioners shifted $350,000 of shuttle money onto a voter-approved road-and-trail tax fund. Utah sports: Utah State women’s soccer opened with a 2-0 loss to No. 15 Kansas; Utah prep football’s early power rankings spotlight Ridgeline, Corner Canyon, and Lone Peak. Community safety: Grand County EMS used field blood transfusions for the first time, aiming to close the gap to trauma care.