Author: Kevin Thompson

Ogden, UT — A tragic series of hit-and-run crashes left one man dead and two others injured in Ogden on Friday evening. The incident, which involved a suspected DUI driver, occurred when a silver Dodge Ram truck struck several vehicles, culminating in a fatal accident at the intersection of 20th Street and Harrison Boulevard. James Wood, 64, of Ogden, was walking his dog at the intersection when the truck allegedly driven by 26-year-old Tyson Bryce Treasure collided with a car stopped at the intersection. The force of the crash pushed the car into the crosswalk, where Wood was struck. Wood…

Ogden, UT – Utah’s university and college presidents are facing mounting pressure from lawmakers and state auditors to eliminate underperforming academic programs. Last session, state lawmakers granted these leaders the authority to make unilateral decisions about cutting programs that fail to meet certain standards, particularly those with low enrollment or graduation rates. A recent state audit, released last month, has further accelerated the call for action, urging administrators to act swiftly in order to save taxpayer dollars. The audit singled out programs that have consistently underperformed, highlighting those that attract few students or see low completion rates. It also pointed…