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WANSHIP, Utah — A man and woman from New Jersey were arrested after being found transporting more than 100 pounds of marijuana through Utah, authorities reported Tuesday. The incident occurred on Interstate 80 near milepost 156 in Wanship, when a Utah Highway Patrol trooper stopped a transit van for speeding. Upon approaching the vehicle, the trooper detected a strong odor of marijuana. The driver, 40-year-old Martin Davis Little, and the passenger, 28-year-old Shadaya Yvonne Weaver, both presented New Jersey driver’s licenses. When questioned, neither could produce a medical marijuana card. Little admitted that he and Weaver were transporting a package,…

MURRAY, Utah — Residents living along 4800 South in Murray are increasingly alarmed by what they describe as relentless speeding on their street, raising concerns for the safety of their families and neighbors. The issue hit a dramatic peak last November when a truck flipped upside down, crashing into a fence in front of a home on 4800 South. Matt Alder, who lives directly across from the accident site, said the dangerous driving habits are a recurring problem. “It’s really, really bad,” Alder said. “We see several accidents every year, many caused by drivers going far too fast.” Residents report…