Author: Kevin Thompson

EDEN, Utah – Two people were injured in a serious crash on Powder Mountain Road Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. on January 16 near 5300 North, when the driver of a box truck reportedly lost control of the vehicle. The truck veered off the road and collided with the mountain, ejecting both the driver and passenger. Responding quickly to the scene, Weber Fire District personnel assisted the injured individuals, transporting them to the hospital. One was airlifted via an Intermountain Life Flight medical helicopter, while the other was taken by ambulance for treatment. As emergency crews…

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…