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South Jordan man apprehended after fleeing from traffic stop, shelter in place order lifted
This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as new information becomes available. SOUTH JORDAN, Utah () — A shelter in place order was put into effect in South Jordan after a man fled from a traffic stop, leading to a pursuit. According to Arlan Bennett with the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, an officer performed a traffic stop and the driver fled the scene. The police pursued the driver, who drove to his house and hid inside. Police were able to apprehend him. Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office said that this was a joint operation of the Salt Lake Valley with multiple agencies involved. The shelter in place order has been lifted. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cancels appearance with Utah Democrats South Jordan man apprehended after fleeing from traffic stop, shelter in place order lifted Cedar City man arrested for allegedly sending sexual photos to officer posing as 12-year-old Charges filed against Utah man who allegedly messaged missing 15-year-old before her disappearance Weber County School District considering tax increase Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Bangerter Hwy to close this weekend for sewer work, delays expected
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Utah Dept. of Transportation is urging drivers to plan ahead as major lane closures are scheduled for Bangerter Hwy. this weekend. Construction crews will be doing sewer work in the area, according to UDOT. UDOT said to expect 'significant delays' on Bangerter Hwy. as southbound lanes will be completely closed from 12600 South to 2700 West this weekend. The closure is expected to last from 10 p.m. on Friday, May 30, through 5 a.m. on Monday, June 2. UDOT recommends that drivers detour via 12600 South and Redwood Rd. Here are other travel restrictions happening this weekend: One lane closed on westbound/northbound Bangerter Hwy. between 2700 West and Redwood Rd. No north or southbound travel on 2700 West at Bangerter Hwy. No right turns for semi-trucks on southbound 2700 West onto westbound/northbound Bangerter Hwy. 'Both Bangerter projects in this area are nearing some significant milestones,' a UDOT press release states. 'Bridge beams at 13400 South are scheduled to be placed next week and the bridge deck of the 2700 West bridge will be poured early this summer.' UDOT has been working to get rid of stoplights on Bangerter Highway by converting intersections into interchanges. The department is currently focused on making these changes to 4700 South, 9800 South, 13400 South, and 2700 West. 'Bangerter Highway is one of the Salt Lake Valley's largest north-to-south corridors, moving an average of 60,000 vehicles per day,' the release states. 'Removing stoplights and converting all intersections into freeway-style interchanges will enhance safety and help keep traffic moving in the thriving west side of the Salt Lake Valley.' In the future, stoplights from 4100 South to California Avenue will also be removed, according to the department. These changes will be a continuation of the effort to help the flow of traffic through this corridor. Friday Flicks: Two new movie releases for the weekend Welcome to Maui – GTU and the Mayor of Maui invite you to experience paradise! 'She was our sunshine': Grieving family of child killed in Salt Lake City driveway crash asks for community support Karate kicks, haunted houses, and Silicon Valley sociopaths: What to watch this week Heart & Soul's Music Stroll brings live music and real connection to Sugar House Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Salt Lake Co. crews conduct 4 rescues over Memorial Day weekend
SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Salt Lake County Sheriff's Search and Rescue crews conducted four rescues in one day across the Wasatch Front over Memorial Day weekend. Rescue crews had their hands full over Memorial Day weekend, with teams responding to four rescues within about six hours of each other on Sunday, May 25. The rescues included two cliffed-out hikers in Little Cottonwood Canyon, two lost hikers in Red Pine Canyon, and a dehydrated hiker on Mt. Olympus. All teams from each incident were reportedly off the mountain before 9 p.m. Two hikers were 'cliffed out' on the ridgeline between White Pine and Red Pine Canyons (Pink Pine) in Little Cottonwood Canyon. A four-person search and rescue team responded to the incident, ascending the mountain on foot to reach the individuals. Ultimately, the team determined a helicopter was necessary to conduct the rescue, and two individuals were hoisted from the area. While the White Pine rescue was underway, the Salt Lake Co. Sheriff's Office received a call from the Sandy City Fire Dept. requesting help with a fallen hiker who injured his ankle near the first waterfall in Bells Canyon. Several teams ascended the trail on foot to the injured person and were able to carry him in a Stokes basket back to the trailhead. Courtesy of Salt Lake County Sheriff's Search and Rescue As the team from the White Pine Rescue was hiking down, some crew members reportedly diverted into Red Pine Canyon to help two lost hikers. The hikers had gone off trail, officials said, though the rescue team was able to find both individuals and get them back to the trailhead. Again, as the rescues above were taking place, the sheriff's office received yet another call for assistance. This rescue involved a dehydrated hiker about one mile up the Mt. Olympus trail. Several rescue crew members headed up the trail on foot and were able to reach the individual, who had reportedly already started making his way down. Crew members provided a medical assessment on the person and then helped them back to the trailhead. For a detailed guide on hiking safety, visit the National Park Service website here. Two 18-year-olds charged for robbery that ended with shooting death in Kearns High School parking lot Several states call for tighter restrictions on SNAP benefits Salt Lake Co. crews conduct 4 rescues over Memorial Day weekend 'M*A*S*H' actress Loretta Swit dies at 87 President Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office send-off Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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‘Good roads cost less:' Utah infrastructure receives ‘C+' grade from engineers, above national average
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — The Utah section of the American Society of Civil Engineers released its 2025 Report Card for Utah's Infrastructure on Thursday, with grades released for 12 different categories that were measured. A spokesperson with the shared his thoughts on the report card. Overall, Utah earned a 'C+' grade, one of three states to receive this grade, along with Georgia and Wisconsin. The grade is also the highest the ASCE has given to any state and is just above the national average of 'C' in the , which was released in March. Police ramp up education for 100 Deadliest Days The state's aviation infrastructure was the only category to see a grade increase, while three categories saw decreases: bridges, stormwater and transit. All other categories remained the same from 2020. Here are the grades for each category measured: B+ — Roads B — Bridges B- — Drinking Water, Solid Waste, Transit C+ — Aviation, Dams, Hazardous Waste C — Stormwater, Wastewater D+ — Canals D- — Levees Craig Friant, Chair of the Report Card, said that state leaders have taken steps to ensure the reliability of infrastructure systems as more people move to the state, but he added that will also create problems with water supply. 'A growing population and more frequent droughts also mean our water supply faces ongoing threats,' Friant said in the report. 'While Utahns have drastically reduced their water usage, there are ongoing challenges, and leaders need to be proactive with their solutions.' The report cited that the investment in infrastructure from Utah leaders helped the state earn high grades for roads and bridges. It also cited state lawmakers' approval of $14 billion in funding for transportation in 2023, spread over six years, as another factor in the grade increase for roads. John Gleason, the public relations director with UDOT, shared his thoughts on the grades for roads and bridges, most of which are managed by the department. 'We put a lot of focus into maintaining our roads, keeping them in good shape. We have a saying that 'good roads cost less,' and what that means is if we can do these maintenance projects and keep them in shape… then that staves off the big capacity projects,' Gleason told ABC4. UDOT's bridge management program is very 'robust,' Gleason shared. He said that UDOT has a great understanding of the life cycle of bridges and what maintenance needs to be done to make them last. He said that funding for these projects is what helped roads and bridges receive these higher grades. 'We've had a lot of big capacity projects in the last few decades, you know, it was a different story before the Winter Olympics 2002, but over the years we've had a major commitment by our state leaders,' Gleason stated. 'They understand the importance of a good transportation system and what that means for the economy.' Gleason said that UDOT has been innovating with its construction of bridges. He stressed that this innovation helps them be wise with the taxpayer money that goes into these projects. 'We've been leaders in the way that we build bridges and the way that we maintain bridges for a long time,' he said. 'We don't say 'this is the way it's always been done in the past,' we always look for new innovative ways that are going to save time and money.' Double-tracking the frontrunner is a big project for UDOT, Gleason shared. He said that they have committed not only to moving vehicles, but moving people. UDOT is also working on improvements to walking and biking trails as well as connections to transit. 'It really speaks to the quality of life that we have here in Utah…' Gleason said. 'We want to make sure that we can maintain that and even make things better here in the future.' The full report is . Latest Headlines: Utah's House to elect new leadership. Here's who's running 'Good roads cost less:' Utah infrastructure receives 'C+' grade from engineers, above national average Salt Lake woman dies in crash after allegedly stealing a car, fleeing from police Syracuse police release photo of assault suspect, provide update Intermountain Health breaks ground on new St. George clinic Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Intermountain Health breaks ground on new St. George clinic
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Intermountain Health broke ground today, May 30, on a new primary care clinic in southern Washington County. The new facility will serve an immediate need for the growing St. George community. On Friday morning, the organization held a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest facility, the Desert Color Parkway Clinic – Primary Care, which will bolster access to medical services for locals. The clinic is expected to open by the summer of 2026. The new clinic is built on a 35-acre lot, which will 'provide space for a future medical campus to expand to include a freestanding emergency department after the opening of the Primary Clinic.' Intermountain Health's new lot is located directly southeast of exit 2 on I-15. The project will be managed by Jacobsen Construction. 'This area has been growing immensely, and we are working to make healthcare as accessible as we can,' said Natalie Ashby, president of St. George Regional Hospital and the Southwest market for Intermountain Health. The Desert Color development, a 'community seamlessly blend[ing] the serenity of outdoor living with luxurious residences and exclusive amenities,' their website states, is just one part of the population growth in St. George and surrounding cities. The St. George area also features its own airport and an array of high-end golf courses. You can stay updated on progress with Intermountain Health's new location here. Intermountain Health breaks ground on new St. George clinic 'World's deadliest cats' return to Utah's Hogle Zoo with three new feline residents Stephen Miller on report of Musk drug use: We're worried about drugs crossing the border Labor Department suspends Job Corps centers operations, drawing bipartisan pushback State Department restructuring scraps office dedicated to relocating Afghan allies Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
