Author: Kevin Thompson

PROVO, Utah — A string of explosive device discoveries throughout the greater Salt Lake Valley over the past week has alarmed local authorities, prompting increased concern over public safety. Former police chief Chris Bertram emphasized the unusual nature of the incidents, particularly given that they occurred outside of the typical timeframe for such discoveries, such as the months leading up to the Fourth of July. “In the timeframe that we’ve had in the last month, with the number of devices we’ve found, it is always concerning,” Bertram said. Investigations into the three separate incidents are ongoing, but the unusual timing…

LEEDS, Utah – A vehicle fire erupted Sunday afternoon, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky. At approximately 3 p.m., crews from Hurricane Valley Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the scene, located about 2.5 miles up Oak Grove Road in Leeds. When firefighters arrived, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. Fortunately, all occupants had safely exited the vehicle before it became fully consumed by the fire, according to the fire department. Despite the intensity of the blaze, firefighters were able to extinguish the flames quickly, preventing the fire from spreading to nearby vegetation. The prompt response and…