Thursday's announcement comes as X Games celebrates its 30th anniversary. It also comes a day after Red Bull announced it would host one of its soapbox derby events in Salt Lake City for the first time in June. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called that an example of how Utah is quickly becoming a "state of extreme sport."

The search for Salt Lake City’s next top law enforcement officer has begun after Chief Mike Brown announced his retirement Wednesday.

Salt Lake City police chief Mike Brown announced Wednesday he's stepping down after more than 30 years in the agency. The big picture: In a statement, Mayor Erin Mendenhall said she was grateful for Brown's work,

He said he believes Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has announced "some potential solutions that are good," and "in an ideal world," he would like to see those move forward w

The X Games are coming to Salt Lake City. The extreme sports league will host its Moto X, BMX and skateboarding events at the Utah State Fairpark this summer. It will take place on June 27-29 with tickets going on sale next month.

Salt Lake City will be hosting ESPN’s X Games this upcoming summer at the Utah State Fairpark. In a Thursday press conference, officials announced that X Games will be bringing Moto X, BMX, and skateboarding competitions to the Beehive State as part of a three-day event starting June 27.

The X Games are turning 30 and want to celebrate in Utah's capital. Driving the news: The X Games are partnering with Salt Lake County to bring a sports festival to Utah State Fairpark June 27-29, featuring the world's best BMX and motocross riders and skateboarders while honoring their history.