Author: Kevin Thompson

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The demolition of the Redwood Drive-In Theatre has left many residents of West Valley City grappling with the loss of a longstanding community landmark. Once a hub for local gatherings, the drive-in was also the site of weekly swap meets that catered to a diverse range of people, particularly the city’s Latino community. In September 2024, the West Valley City Council voted to rezone the area for housing, a decision that sparked protests and vocal opposition from community members. Despite the outcry, construction crews began dismantling the site this week, with workers removing asphalt and…

KEARNS, Utah — A tragic accident occurred Thursday morning when a 12-year-old student was struck by a vehicle while biking across a crosswalk near Kearns Junior High School. The incident took place at approximately 7:45 a.m. when Adam Mahamat, a student at the school, entered the crosswalk on 4140 West and was hit by a Chevy Tahoe traveling eastbound on Sams Boulevard. First responders arrived at the scene shortly after the collision and began performing life-saving measures on the victim. Mahamat was then transported to a local hospital in critical condition but, despite efforts to save him, was later pronounced…