Author: Kevin Thompson

Ogden, UT — As the Utah legislative session nears its conclusion, tensions surrounding budget cuts are escalating. One organization feeling the impact is the Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA), which learned last Friday that its funding had been completely slashed for the upcoming fiscal year. For years, UCASA has relied on state funds to operate its rape crisis centers and deliver vital sexual assault prevention programs across Utah. The coalition has been receiving millions of dollars annually to provide education, outreach, and resources to communities. However, this year, UCASA has found itself with nothing. “This cut means we will…

Woods Cross, Utah — A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street in a marked crosswalk near Woods Cross High School on Monday afternoon. The 26-year-old man, who was riding a skateboard at the time of the incident, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment. The collision occurred at the intersection of 500 West and 1850 South, an area that spans four lanes of traffic and has a 40-mph speed limit. Over the years, the intersection has seen several safety upgrades, including the installation of a cement median, flashing lights, and overhead…