Author: Kevin Thompson

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that accused The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of misusing hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations by investing them, rather than using the funds for charitable purposes. The lawsuit, filed in October 2023 by a group of donors, alleged that the church violated the trust of its members by funneling their tithing contributions into investments instead of directly supporting the church’s religious missions. U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby ruled that the lawsuit was filed too late, as it exceeded the three-year statute of limitations for…

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — After a tragic incident left an 11-year-old boy critically injured in a crosswalk crash, the community is calling for stronger measures to protect pedestrians, especially at night. In response to these concerns, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is taking steps to enhance pedestrian safety at intersections across the state. In March, UDOT unveiled a new initiative aimed at improving nighttime visibility at intersections through the installation of under-mast lighting. This technology, designed to increase the visibility of crosswalks during the dark hours, is already being implemented in several locations, including Davis County. “Anything they…