Author: Kevin Thompson

PROVO, Utah — A peaceful Provo neighborhood has been shaken by a string of gunshots heard early in the morning and late at night this week. Authorities are investigating the incidents and attempting to determine who is behind the gunfire, as local residents express growing concern about the rising crime in the area. The incidents occurred along 600 South, between 1600 and 700 West, where neighbors have long enjoyed a quiet and safe living environment. Patricia Burnett, a resident of the area, spoke with 2News about the situation, explaining that while she hadn’t heard the shots herself, the news was…

Ogden, UTAH — A bill aimed at improving child welfare warrants failed to pass during this year’s legislative session, leaving one local child welfare advocate frustrated and disappointed. The bill, HB 83, sought to address delays in obtaining warrants for child welfare investigations, which advocates argue could have helped prevent tragedies like the death of 12-year-old Gavin Peterson. Peterson, who died after allegedly suffering severe neglect from his father and stepmother, became a focal point in the push for stronger child protection laws. Sabrina Tracy, a longtime child welfare advocate with personal experience in the system, has been vocal about…