Author: Kevin Thompson

Ogden, UT – Utah’s university and college presidents are facing mounting pressure from lawmakers and state auditors to eliminate underperforming academic programs. Last session, state lawmakers granted these leaders the authority to make unilateral decisions about cutting programs that fail to meet certain standards, particularly those with low enrollment or graduation rates. A recent state audit, released last month, has further accelerated the call for action, urging administrators to act swiftly in order to save taxpayer dollars. The audit singled out programs that have consistently underperformed, highlighting those that attract few students or see low completion rates. It also pointed…

Ogden, UT — A 26-year-old man is in custody following a series of reckless crashes that left one pedestrian dead and several others seriously injured on Friday evening. Tyson Bryce Treasure, who was allegedly intoxicated, led authorities on a chaotic drive through Ogden, causing destruction and fleeing from police at multiple points. The incident began around 5 p.m. when Ogden Regional Medical Center notified local authorities about a man who arrived at the hospital intoxicated but refused detox treatment. According to the police affidavit, Treasure left the hospital and got into a silver Dodge Ram truck. He fled the parking…