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Ogden, UT – A bill currently making its way through the Utah State Legislature could pave the way for a major redesign of the Salt Palace Convention Center in downtown Salt Lake City. Senate Bill 306, introduced by Sen. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, aims to allocate transportation funds to support a re-imagined Salt Palace, as part of a broader vision to transform the downtown area into a hub for sports, arts, and entertainment. The proposal is a key component of the Smith Entertainment Group’s (SEG) plans for the region. SEG, the parent company of the Utah Jazz and Utah Hockey Club,…

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…