Author: Kevin Thompson

TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — Icy road conditions led to the temporary closure of parts of Bangerter Highway early Saturday morning, creating hazardous driving conditions for motorists in the Taylorsville area. According to the Taylorsville Police Department, the southbound lanes of the highway were closed from 4700 South to 6200 South due to the slick, icy surface caused by a storm that moved into northern Utah overnight. The closure lasted for several hours, but the lanes were reopened around 10 a.m., allowing traffic to resume. Authorities advised motorists to exercise caution as they traveled, urging them to slow down and be mindful…

Ogden, UT — A Washington City woman has been sentenced to 36 months of probation after being convicted of stealing veteran disability benefits, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah. Tiffany Ann Bright, 39, was also ordered to pay $150,000 in restitution for her role in the scheme, which lasted nearly a decade. Bright pleaded guilty to wire fraud and theft of government funds in October 2024. Authorities say she unlawfully diverted disability benefits from a former partner, a veteran, between December 2013 and April 2022. During that time, she took advantage of her knowledge of…