Author: Kevin Thompson

ST. GEORGE, Utah — A 41-year-old woman from St. George has been arrested on felony DUI charges after a crash that left a pedestrian injured and forced a major roadway closure on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred on Riverside Drive, an area currently undergoing construction, prompting authorities to shut down the road around 6:30 p.m., according to a statement from the St. George Police Department. The woman, identified as Renee Renet Vianelli, is accused of driving under the influence of marijuana at the time of the crash. A probable cause affidavit released by authorities states that Vianelli was traveling east…

Ogden, Utah — In a move that has raised both concerns and support, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). This action is expected to have significant implications for schools across the nation, including those in Utah, where the federal government provides essential funding for various educational programs. The DOE currently supports K-12 schools through programs such as Title I, which allocates federal funds to schools in high-poverty areas. In Utah, these funds amount to approximately $81 million annually, helping over 180,000 students. These funds are primarily used to hire teachers,…