Author: Kevin Thompson

Ogden, Utah – A new project led by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will soon introduce significant wildlife safety measures along US-40 near Starvation Reservoir in Duchesne County. With the help of a $9.6 million federal grant, the project aims to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions by installing 23 miles of wildlife fencing and constructing a new wildlife underpass. According to UDOT data, wildlife-related crashes have been a persistent issue along this stretch of highway, with 60% of crashes in the past seven years involving animals. The new measures are designed to address this problem and improve both road safety and…

TOOELE COUNTY, Utah — A shooting in Tooele County is under investigation following a confrontation between an injured driver and a man who allegedly tried to assist him on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred near Burmester Road and I-80, outside of Grantsville, where two individuals were flying drones. According to the Tooele County Sheriff’s Office, a car approached the area where the drone operators were, stopping about 50 feet away. The driver of the car appeared disoriented and injured, showing signs of possible alcohol consumption, authorities said. One of the drone operators called 911, while the other approached the driver…