Author: Kevin Thompson

LEHI, Utah — Lehi police are investigating a local financial advisor who is accused of using client information to fraudulently take out loans for personal gain. Lance Hancock, 53, was arrested on February 4, 2025, after an extensive investigation revealed that he allegedly used a victim’s personal details, including a social security number and driver’s license, to apply for a payday loan. The case began when a woman received a notice from a collection agency for a loan she didn’t recognize. Upon contacting the payday loan company, she discovered that her personal information had been used in an application without…

Salt Lake City—In a historic move, the Salt Lake City Council unanimously approved a resolution on February 4, 2025, recognizing the Salt Lake City Library union, a major milestone for library workers in Utah. The resolution establishes a formal collective bargaining process for the union, which now represents the first group of library workers to unionize in the state. The union, known as Salt Lake City Public Library Workers United, was the result of years of organizing by library employees who sought better working conditions and a voice in decision-making processes. Bryce Hayes, a librarian and union representative, shared with…