Author: Kevin Thompson

Ogden, UT— A Texas man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after attempting to engage in sexual acts with a child while on a business trip to Utah. Joshua Michael Bowden, 43, of Dallas, Texas, pleaded guilty to the charges after he attempted to meet with an individual he believed was the father of an 11-year-old boy. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah, the case began on September 28, 2023, when Bowden initiated an online conversation with someone he believed was a parent willing to facilitate inappropriate actions involving their child. The individual…

LEHI, Utah — Residents of Lehi are raising alarms over a surge in speeding and reckless driving on Dapple Drive, a street that has seen growing traffic issues in recent weeks. The uptick in dangerous driving comes in the wake of ongoing construction on 700 South, which has forced traffic onto Dapple Drive as part of a detour route. What was already a problem area for speeding and traffic congestion has only worsened since the construction began at least three weeks ago. Local residents report that traffic flow on Dapple Drive has nearly doubled, with vehicles racing through the street…