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WEST JORDAN, Utah — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left a 15-year-old male injured late Sunday evening in West Jordan. The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. near the intersection of Gold Medal Drive and Luge Lane. According to the West Jordan Police Department (WJPD), the teenager was shot during a drive-by and was immediately transported to a local hospital. His current condition remains unclear, though authorities confirmed he is alive. The police have not disclosed further details regarding the severity of his injuries. At this time, the suspects involved in the shooting are still at large. The WJPD…

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — A new legislative proposal, Senate Bill 333, was unveiled this week in the Utah State Legislature, creating a pathway for funding public infrastructure projects around “major sporting event venues.” The bill, sponsored by Senator Jerry Stevenson, R-Layton, introduces a tax increment financing mechanism designed to capture property tax and sales tax revenues to fund infrastructure improvements for new or renovated facilities tied to major sporting events. While the bill’s language is broad, it is widely seen as a precursor to preparations for the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. The bill’s provisions would enable…