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PROVO, Utah — As the orange barrels of construction season roll into Provo, several city projects are underway to improve safety for pedestrians, particularly children commuting to school. One of the most talked-about initiatives is a sidewalk and storm drain installation along a two-block stretch of 6th South, between 1400 West and 1600 West, directly in front of Sunset View Elementary School. The project, which began this week, is part of the city’s broader effort to enhance safe routes to schools. Danielle Nixon, an engineer for the City of Provo, explained that the project focuses on installing a storm drain…

OREM, Utah — A typically quiet neighborhood in Orem was turned into what some residents described as a “warzone” Monday night, after a man was shot and killed by police during the execution of a search warrant. The Utah County Major Crimes Task Force had reportedly been investigating 33-year-old Alejandro Andrews Demery for several weeks in connection to suspected drug activity. On the night of the fatal incident, law enforcement officers arrived at Demery’s home to serve a warrant. Shortly afterward, shots were fired, leaving Demery dead. Officials have yet to confirm the exact circumstances of the shooting or clarify…