Author: Kevin Thompson

PLEASANT GROVE, Utah — A 9-year-old boy tragically lost his life after being struck by a truck while entering a crosswalk in Pleasant Grove on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. at the intersection of 2600 North and 900 West. Authorities reported that the boy was on his way home from school when the crash took place. The truck, which was turning onto 2600 North, struck the child as he crossed the street. According to officials, the boy was carrying a bicycle and wearing a helmet, though it is unclear whether he was walking or riding the…

HOLLADAY, Utah — Frustrations are mounting in a Holladay neighborhood as residents continue to face frequent water and power outages, a problem that has persisted for months. Homeowners like Daren Taylor have been left without basic utilities for days at a time, sometimes with little or no warning. On Sunday, Taylor was greeted by a flooded driveway at a neighbor’s home, a clear sign that another water main break had occurred in the area. With a sense of dread, she immediately began filling her bathtub with water, preparing for another all-day outage. Unfortunately, this was not the first time Taylor…