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Ogden, UT — Northern Utah’s roadways were met with heavy, slushy snow Thursday morning, creating slow and slippery driving conditions for commuters. While the winter storm is beneficial for the state’s snowpack, it has made for a challenging start to the day for those on the roads. Just after 7 a.m., the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) reported no significant crashes in northern Utah, but traffic monitors showed weather-related slowdowns from Centerville to Layton. The UDOT issued a warning about the impacts of heavy snow in the urban corridor from Salt Lake City to Ogden and Brigham City, particularly in…

Ogden, UT – Michael Slayton’s childhood was marked by instability, spending years bouncing from foster home to foster home. In total, he lived in 32 different foster homes and between 12 and 15 group homes for boys. This constant upheaval left him without a clear sense of identity or belonging, particularly as he tried to connect with his Native American heritage. “I would have to explain to classmates that I am Native American, but I didn’t know who I was because I didn’t have a stable foundation,” Slayton said. “I grew up without a place of belonging, without a sense…