Author: Kevin Thompson

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Salt Lake City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in solving the 2022 homicide of Anetupou Niualiku, who was fatally shot in the early morning hours of January 23, 2022. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on that Sunday, officers responded to reports of a possible shooting near 130 South 800 West. Upon arriving at the scene, they found Niualiku, 50, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, Niualiku was later pronounced dead from her injuries. Following the incident, detectives have worked diligently to gather evidence and investigate the case. They have…

Cedar City, Utah – An early morning snowstorm hit Cedar City and the surrounding mountain passes with intensity on Tuesday, creating hazardous driving conditions and testing the resources of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) as crews worked tirelessly to clear the roads. UDOT had taken preventive measures ahead of the storm, treating roads before the snow began to fall. However, heavy snow came down quickly, creating conditions that escalated faster than expected. “This one’s a wet and heavy one,” said Kevin Kitchen, Senior Communications Director for UDOT Region Four. “Some areas have been hit harder than others. One of…