Author: Kevin Thompson

CEDAR CITY, Utah — Two individuals were hospitalized early Wednesday morning after a driver allegedly crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed into several parked vehicles. At approximately 3:30 a.m., Cedar City Police and emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene along SR-56 near 2700 West following reports of the crash. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the vehicle had veered off the road, striking multiple unoccupied vehicles parked on the side. Initial investigations suggest that the driver of the vehicle lost control, swerving into oncoming traffic before leaving the roadway and colliding with the parked cars. Both the driver and passenger…

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — The Salt Lake County Council has voted unanimously to approve the sale of 6.5 acres of land from the Salt Palace Convention Center to Ryan Smith and the Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), setting the stage for the development of a new sports and entertainment district. The decision, which was finalized on Tuesday, aims to revitalize the downtown area by demolishing part of the convention center and expanding SEG’s footprint to the east of the Delta Center. The sale is a crucial part of a broader project that will modernize the Salt Palace Convention Center, reducing…