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SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Two Honduran nationals were arrested and charged in connection with a drug trafficking operation, authorities reported Monday. Jorge Luis Hernandez-Valle, 36, and Luis Alfredo Hernandez, 35, both of Honduras, were residing in Salt Lake County when they were implicated in the alleged drug operation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah. The charges stem from an investigation launched by the Utah County Major Crimes Task Force earlier this year. Detectives with the task force began their investigation in March 2025, focusing on a suspected drug trafficking organization operating within the region.…

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…