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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Study aims to address transportation barriers between east, west Salt Lake
SALT LAKE CITY () — There is a lot of talk about the east/west divide in Salt Lake City. Neighbors say the railroad tracks and freeways split the city in two, and a new study is looking for ways to change that, starting with a series of open house meetings. Some might say they're on the wrong side of the tracks. 'You can't drive anywhere in my neighborhood and find a coffee shop,' resident Ricardo Mejias said, 'You have to go over the train tracks to the nearest coffee shop.' Mejias has lived on the west side of Salt Lake City for nearly four years. 'Most of the places I use every day are all located on the east side,' Mejias said. Which is inconvenient in more ways than one. 'If a train is passing, I'll be waiting 40 minutes unless I take one of the only two ways out of the west side to the east side,' Meijas explained. Rezoning request for warehouse development passes at Provo City Council Meeting East and West Salt Lake City are separated by railroad tracks and Interstate 15, and some residents are feeling the barrier. 'The train, literally something that divides the east and the west,' resident Rob Cramer said, 'We have to sit behind these trains that are increasingly longer and longer, hundreds of cars wide that we have no tracking over and don't know when they're going to pass. They divide us from the other side of the town. I've gone grocery shopping and had to wait behind trains.' Transportation officials are studying the problem, and the first step is asking the neighbors how they feel. 'The biggest problem we have with Transporation is the divide with the east and west parts of the city,' Joe Taylor Transportation Planner in SLC said. This is the first open house of many where neighbors can voice their frustrations. 'Change or pass policies that will provide more resources for more funding or grants to help build up the west side,' Mejias said. At the end of the 2-year study, they plan to have a road map for change. Study aims to address transportation barriers between east, west Salt Lake Electric vehicle catches fire, causes $200K in damages at Kaysville home 'Joyful, kind person': Family of victim in deadly St. George crash speaks after 92-year-old woman dies These are the key last-minute changes to Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' Two Israeli embassy staff members shot and killed near DC Jewish museum Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Washington Post
20-05-2025
- General
- Washington Post
On the wild side
'Salt Lake County required us to landscape with all native species. It was a challenge finding local nursery stock and even harder learning firsthand which 'deer-resistant' plants would survive the nightly nibblings, but I eventually found abundant options. We seeded the open spaces with native grasses and wildflowers, and each year is a revelation as long-dormant seeds burst into surprising new additions to the yard. I have never had to mow once, thanks to the slow-growing character of our landscape, and irrigation demand has fallen to nearly zero as roots get more established — a huge blessing (and financial gain) in our drought-prone state.'
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
17-year-old remains in critical condition after gang-related shooting in Kearns, suspect in custody
KEARNS, Utah () — Officials have released more information about a over the weekend, confirming that a suspect is in custody. According to the Unified Police Department, the shooting victim was identified as a 17-year-old male, who was taken to a local hospital in critical condition after being found lying in a roadway. As of Monday, the victim was still in the hospital receiving critical care. A suspect — also 17 years old — has been identified and taken into custody, but authorities have not released their name. UPD said both the suspect and the victim 'are known to have possible gang affiliations,' and investigators determined the shooting was gang-related. PREVIOUSLY: One person critically injured in Kearns shooting 'Preliminary investigations believe the victim was driving in the area of Cougar Lane when they stopped in front of a residence,' Unified Police said Monday. 'A verbal confrontation occurred between the victim and individuals at the residence. During the confrontation, the 17 year old suspect fired rounds at the victim.' Officials responded to the scene just before 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, after receiving reports of a person lying in the roadway. Later on May 10, officials searched a residence that was said to be 'connected to the incident' and recovered two handguns. Detectives with UPD's Violent Crimes unit worked with the Salt Lake County Metro Gang Unit and determined that the shooting was gang-related. The suspect was expected to be booked into a juvenile detention center on several charges, but the investigation is still active. Anyone with details about the case has been asked to come forward. Those with information can submit anonymous tips to the Unified Police Department by calling 801-840-4000. 17-year-old remains in critical condition after gang-related shooting in Kearns, suspect in custody Utah mom launches podcast and audiobook app for children Morgan Wallen reveals why he abruptly left 'SNL' during closing segment Amazon driver purportedly pooped on porch of Los Angeles home Flesh-eating screwworm detected, US stops imports of Mexican cattle Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
West Valley mom charged with attempted murder after trying to drown 7-year-old son: police
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC4) — A West Valley City mother has been charged with attempted murder after trying to drown her 7-year-old son, according to the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office. Petrice Shirley Mary Garcia, also known as Petrice Gustafson, 35, is charged in Salt Lake County with attempted aggravated murder (first-degree felony), disarming a police officer – firearm (first-degree felony), three counts of aggravated child abuse – intentionally or knowingly (second-degree felony), and criminal trespass – dwelling (class A misdemeanor). On May 3, 2025, West Valley police responded to a report of child abuse. One individual reported that a boy — later identified as Gustafson's 7-year-old son — was 'bleeding and had blood all over his shirt,' court documents state. The caller reported that Gustafson's son had ran to their home and said that his mom tried to kill him by hitting him on the head with a statue and trying to drown him. PREVIOUSLY: 7-year-old found covered in blood, woman arrested for child abuse The caller stated she then saw Gustafson come out of her house saying, 'Call the cops, I tried killing my son,' a statement of probable cause reads. Gustafson allegedly then entered the caller's residence through the front door while completely nude. The caller's husband tried to get Gustafson out of their home as Gustafson then allegedly confronted his own child and assaulted him. Another witness added that he saw the child running down the street asking for help. He told police the boy had blood all over, and that Gustafson was also running down the street completely nude and jumped a neighbor's fence. Gustafson allegedly then saw the caller near his garage and assaulted him before the man tackled her to the ground, holding her until police arrived. Both Gustafson and her child were taken to separate hospitals for treatment following the incident. Medical staff said the boy had wet clothes and wet shoes. While in the hospital, Gustafson reportedly struck a witness and a nurse, pulling her hair. When an officer restrained her, Gustafson grabbed for the officer's gun, saying, 'You're going to have to kill me.' Upon investigation of Gustafson's home, police found a bathtub filled with water, a broken statue weighing 3-5 pounds, and a 'considerable amount of blood' around the bathtub, court documents state. The child detailed to police a disturbing story of physical abuse in the incident. 'Medical records show [the child] suffered a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), multiple scalp lacerations that required closure with 15 staples, and a forehead laceration that required four sutures,' court documents state. '[The child] also sustained bruises and abrasions on his ankles, his right shin, his right upper thigh, his right hand and wrist, his left third knuckle, and his right forearm. He also had swelling and bruising to his nasal bridge.' Doctors with Safe and Healthy Families found that the boy's injuries cannot be explained by accidental injury, preexisting medical illness, reasonable discipline, or benign events and should be considered 'trauma inflicted.' Gustafson told police she was 'pretty sure she hit [the child]' and that she 'may have grabbed something' to hit him with but 'could not remember.' Gustafson is reportedly on active probation and has an extensive criminal history, including multiple convictions related to possession of narcotics. The State has requested that she be held in Salt Lake County Jail without bail. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. West Valley mom charged with attempted murder after trying to drown 7-year-old son: police Best Small Cars for 2025 Chris Buescher is back at Kansas Speedway, reliving the closest Cup Series finish in NASCAR history Vietnam War: Nurses reflect 50 years later Above-average warmth with increasing wind for Mother's Day weekend Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
14-02-2025
- Sport
- Axios
X Games to celebrate 30th anniversary in Salt Lake City
The X Games are turning 30 and want to celebrate in Utah's capital. Driving the news: The X Games are partnering with Salt Lake County to bring a sports festival to Utah State Fairpark June 27-29, featuring the world's best BMX and motocross riders and skateboarders while honoring their history. More than 100 athletes will compete for over $1 million in prize money. The action sports competition is also holding events in Osaka, Japan, and Sacramento, California, this summer. Why it matters: Summer events can draw as many as 100,000 people to a metro area, X Games CEO Jeremy Bloom said at a Thursday news briefing, joined by athletes and city and state leaders. The intrigue: State Sen. Scott Sandall (R-Tremonton), who attended the press conference, wants the X Games to return and extend their one-year contract. Sandall chairs the Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District Board. Bloom said the X Games are interested in pursuing long-term partnerships with cities and hope to be in Salt Lake City for "many years to come." "We're having those conversations," he noted. What's next: Tickets are set to go on sale next month. Starting next year, the X Games are planning to transition from an event model to a global team-based format, following in the footsteps of Formula One. Catch up quick: The announcement comes months after Salt Lake City was selected as the host city for the 2034 Winter Olympic Games.
