Author: Kevin Thompson

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — A tragic avalanche claimed the life of at least one person on Saturday afternoon in the Alta area, with officials confirming the incident took place around 12:45 p.m. on February 8. According to the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office, both individuals involved in the avalanche were male and in their 50s. At this time, the cause of the avalanche remains unknown. While one person was confirmed dead, the second individual was rescued and taken off the mountain. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed by authorities. On the day of the avalanche, the…

Salt Lake City, UT — A protester was struck by a vehicle during a large demonstration in Salt Lake City on Saturday, leading to an ongoing investigation by local authorities. The incident occurred near 350 South State Street, as part of a protest that began at the Utah State Capitol and ended at Washington Square Park. The individual, later identified as Anahi Padilla-Oliver, reported that she had been standing with a sign during the demonstration when a vehicle slowed down near the group. According to Padilla-Oliver, she saw other participants moving out of the way of the vehicle, which stopped…