Author: Kevin Thompson

KAMAS, Utah — Authorities have confirmed the identity of the 51-year-old man who tragically lost his life in an avalanche while skiing near Hoyt Peak in Summit County. Michael Janulaitis, a resident of Marion, Utah, was reported missing on the evening of March 7 after he failed to return home from a backcountry skiing trip. According to the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC), the Summit County Sheriff’s Office received a report at approximately 5 p.m. that Janulaitis had not made it back that night. Search and Rescue (SAR) teams were immediately dispatched, but due to hazardous conditions, the search was called…

LEHI, Utah — A vehicle crashed into the parking garage of an apartment complex in Lehi on Saturday afternoon, prompting a response from local police and firefighters. The incident occurred at The Vue at Traverse Ridge, located at 3601 Mountain View Road. Lehi City police received reports of the crash around 12:20 p.m. on March 9 and quickly dispatched officers to the scene. Upon arrival, it was determined that the driver had struck the garage, causing significant damage to the structure. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital as a precautionary measure, though there were no immediate reports of…