Author: Kevin Thompson

Salt Lake City, UT – The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) is investigating an aggravated kidnapping case involving a security guard. The incident began on January 7, 2025, when 37-year-old Joshua Emmett Barnes allegedly approached a private security guard at 1594 West North Temple and demanded a ride. After the security guard refused, Barnes is accused of forcing his way into the passenger seat, displaying a shard of glass, and threatening the guard. The security guard drove Barnes to a nearby gas station, attempting to signal for help, but Barnes allegedly held him against his will and demanded to be…

Utah – According to the state officials, one year after opening, the West Davis Highway has improved traffic flow on I-15 in Davis County and local roads. Engineers with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) report that about 28,000 vehicles use the 16-mile, four-lane highway daily. “That’s 28,000 vehicles that are also not on I-15,” said UDOT Project Manager Corey Nelson. “As northern Utah continues to grow, this highway is critical in preparing for it.” The highway extends from I-15 near Glovers Lane in Farmington to SR-193 in West Point. UDOT is now planning to expand it further north. This…