Author: Kevin Thompson

DUCHESNE, Utah — The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is set to begin a significant project aimed at improving road safety and wildlife migration along a 23-mile stretch of US-40 near Starvation Reservoir in Duchesne County. With the support of a $9.6 million federal grant, the initiative will add wildlife fencing and a new wildlife underpass, addressing a critical issue that has been contributing to accidents in the region. According to UDOT data, wildlife-related crashes have been a major concern, with 60% of accidents in the area over the last seven years involving animals. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent…

Bismarck, ND – At a Senate hearing on Thursday, Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, addressed the challenges facing Doug Burgum, the governor of North Dakota and President Biden’s nominee to lead the Department of the Interior. Lee, speaking candidly, emphasized the importance of Burgum’s potential role at a time when American families are grappling with rising energy prices and inflation, particularly under the policies of the Biden administration. “The challenges facing American families are mounting, and they’re staggering,” Lee stated, drawing attention to the increasing costs of everyday goods, from gas…