Author: Kevin Thompson

Ogden, UT — Northern Utah’s roadways were met with heavy, slushy snow Thursday morning, creating slow and slippery driving conditions for commuters. While the winter storm is beneficial for the state’s snowpack, it has made for a challenging start to the day for those on the roads. Just after 7 a.m., the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) reported no significant crashes in northern Utah, but traffic monitors showed weather-related slowdowns from Centerville to Layton. The UDOT issued a warning about the impacts of heavy snow in the urban corridor from Salt Lake City to Ogden and Brigham City, particularly in…

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Mayor Erin Mendenhall has officially named Brian Redd, the executive director of the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC), as Salt Lake City’s next chief of police. The announcement, made during a Thursday afternoon press conference, follows the upcoming retirement of current Chief Mike Brown, who has served the city for over three decades. Brown, who will retire on February 28, 2025, after 33 years of service, leaves behind a legacy marked by a significant reduction in crime rates. However, Mendenhall indicated that his decision to step down was rooted in the need for improvement in…