Author: Kevin Thompson

PROVO, Utah — As the orange barrels of construction season roll into Provo, several city projects are underway to improve safety for pedestrians, particularly children commuting to school. One of the most talked-about initiatives is a sidewalk and storm drain installation along a two-block stretch of 6th South, between 1400 West and 1600 West, directly in front of Sunset View Elementary School. The project, which began this week, is part of the city’s broader effort to enhance safe routes to schools. Danielle Nixon, an engineer for the City of Provo, explained that the project focuses on installing a storm drain…

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — A woman employed as a community health worker in Salt Lake City is facing multiple felony charges after she allegedly attempted to drown her 5-year-old son in a bathtub during a violent outburst at her home over the weekend. Petrice Gustafson, 35, who is also listed in official records as Petrice Garcia, was taken into custody by West Valley City Police on Saturday, May 3. According to charging documents obtained by KUTV, Gustafson is accused of aggravated child abuse, burglary, and attempting to disarm a police officer. Authorities responded to the scene near 3100 South…