Author: Kevin Thompson

Cedar City, Utah – An early morning snowstorm hit Cedar City and the surrounding mountain passes with intensity on Tuesday, creating hazardous driving conditions and testing the resources of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) as crews worked tirelessly to clear the roads. UDOT had taken preventive measures ahead of the storm, treating roads before the snow began to fall. However, heavy snow came down quickly, creating conditions that escalated faster than expected. “This one’s a wet and heavy one,” said Kevin Kitchen, Senior Communications Director for UDOT Region Four. “Some areas have been hit harder than others. One of…

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A pedestrian was seriously injured Tuesday evening after being struck by a TRAX train near 400 South and the Library Square station on the Red Line. The incident occurred just after 7 p.m., according to a spokesperson for the Utah Transit Authority (UTA). Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, and the victim was transported to a nearby hospital. At this time, authorities have not released any information regarding the severity of the pedestrian’s injuries, though it is still unclear whether they are life-threatening. The collision caused some disruptions to TRAX service, with delays reported…