Author: Kevin Thompson

Salt Lake City, UT — A man was arrested Friday afternoon after police observed what appeared to be a drug deal taking place near Library Square. The incident occurred just before 4:45 p.m. in the area of 500 South and 200 East, where officers noticed two men exchanging cash for a small blue baggie. After the exchange, the two individuals parted ways, walking in opposite directions. Police followed and stopped the man they believed had purchased the drugs. According to court documents, the man admitted to buying methamphetamine for $40. Officers later identified the suspected seller as 53-year-old Leroy Grimes.…

Ogden, UT — The signing of House Bill 267 by Governor Spencer Cox, which effectively ends collective bargaining rights for public workers, has ignited heated debate among educators, lawmakers, and taxpayers alike. The bill, which passed through the Utah legislature, has drawn widespread criticism from teachers across the state, many of whom argue that it will further strain an already struggling education system. Amanda Sutton, a teacher with the Salt Lake City School District, voiced her frustration with the political battles that, she says, overshadow the real issues affecting students. “Students in Utah are already disadvantaged,” Sutton remarked. “If you…