Author: Kevin Thompson

SANDY, Utah — A multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 15 in Sandy caused significant delays for morning commuters traveling toward Salt Lake City Thursday. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes near 9800 South, involving a white van that appeared to collide with the rear of an SUV. As a result of the accident, most lanes of I-15 were shut down for an extended period to allow emergency responders to clear the scene. Traffic quickly backed up as drivers were forced to navigate alternate routes. By 10:30 a.m., authorities confirmed that all lanes had been reopened, and traffic was flowing normally…

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Four individuals, including the child’s mother, have been charged in connection with the kidnapping of a 1-year-old child that led to a statewide AMBER Alert on February 21. According to Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill, the suspects—Holly Smith, the mother of the child, along with Joey Jimenez, Eric Jimenez, and Jose Francisco Robles-Prieto—are all facing first-degree felony kidnapping charges. All four were arrested the same day the AMBER Alert was issued. “We appreciate the people in our community who helped police get the information they needed to help find this baby and take…