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Utah – According to the state officials, one year after opening, the West Davis Highway has improved traffic flow on I-15 in Davis County and local roads. Engineers with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) report that about 28,000 vehicles use the 16-mile, four-lane highway daily. “That’s 28,000 vehicles that are also not on I-15,” said UDOT Project Manager Corey Nelson. “As northern Utah continues to grow, this highway is critical in preparing for it.” The highway extends from I-15 near Glovers Lane in Farmington to SR-193 in West Point. UDOT is now planning to expand it further north. This…

Ogden, UT – Several businesses across Utah participated in a nationwide protest on February 3, 2025, by closing their doors in solidarity with the immigrant community. The protest, a response to President Donald Trump’s recent immigration crackdown, saw businesses such as Rancho Markets, Señor Pollo Mexican Grill, House of Corn, and various Beto’s restaurants temporarily halting operations. In a statement posted on social media, Rancho Markets expressed their disapproval of the federal government’s treatment of immigrants, emphasizing their support for the immigrant community. “Due to the current federal political treatment of hard-working and law-abiding immigrants, who are being unfairly treated,…