SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — One Utah driver made a grizzly discovery after their car broke down on the side of Interstate 15 in Davis County Between a concrete barrier and sound wall there was a dead body The discovery was made Wednesday morning on northbound lanes of I-15 near 2600 South in Woods Cross Officials with the Utah Highway Patrol said the 911 emergency call came into the Bountiful dispatch center at 10:13 a.m Troopers responded to the area and quickly secured the scene Bryce Kohler said the right lane of the interstate was shut for three hours as crews worked at the scene He said investigators treat each scene as a possible homicide but there were no immediate signs of foul play The 73-year-old man had a bag with him that investigators were able to use to find his identity Kohler said there was something connected to the bag that indicated the man had been there no longer than a week Troopers said the driver who made the discovery had pulled over with car troubles and had returned to the spot to either fix or tow the vehicle The driver was considered a witness and not under suspicion for involvement in the man's death Kohler said drivers passing by would not have seen the body and it was only because the driver stopped that they knew he was there Officials said pedestrians do often walk on this stretch of the interstate It was not clear if the man was moving northbound or southbound They expected to release the man's identity after notifying next of kin 5:14 PM | Updated: 6:23 pm BY SHELBY LOFTON NORTH SALT LAKE – Another Utah neighborhood is being targeted for vehicle thefts are often leaving the cars in driveways damaged In a Facebook post Tuesday police asked drivers to park in their garage or keep cameras pointed toward their vehicles due to a recent uptick in vehicle burglaries we’ve seen a significant uptick in vehicle burglaries or they’re actually probably more like attempted vehicle thefts of KIA vehicles,” said North Salt Lake Deputy Police Chief Mitch Gwilliam Gwilliam said they the string of attempted break-ins is located in the Foxboro neighborhood He said about 10 vehicles were broken into windows were smashed and ignitions damaged One vehicle was stolen but found a short time later “The vehicle was taken we believe early in the morning and then found a few streets over later that morning,” Gwilliam said He said there are no reports of any items taken from inside the cars which leads police to believe the suspect or suspects only want the vehicle but we don’t have anything that’s concrete evidence,” Gwilliam said He said it’s similar to previous thefts of Kias Or Hyundais It may be linked to a years-old TikTok challenge that takes aim at models without auto theft prevention technology “Anything is frustrating when an individual can look online and there be some sort of information that you can break into a vehicle and do certain things with a gimmick device that would allow you to steal that vehicle,” Gwilliam said Police said if your vehicle is stolen or broken into call the non-emergency dispatch number at 801-298-6000 Follow @KSL5TV NORTH SALT LAKE — North Salt Lake police believe they have solved a recent rash of thefts involving Kias that were either stolen or had the windows broken in an apparent attempt to be stolen Earlier this month, the department issued an alert, particularly for residents near Foxboro Drive and in the Foxboro neighborhood, warning them of Kia vehicles being broken into Ten Kias had their windows smashed and ignitions damaged said North Salt Lake Deputy Police Chief Mitch Gwilliam was taken to Salt Lake City and then abandoned about an hour later near the place it was originally taken and police believe joyriding may be the motive after putting extra patrol units in the area for several nights as well as using surveillance video and "good police work," four teens Gwilliam said investigators were still looking into a possible motive including whether the attempted thefts are tied to a TikTok challenge that recently resurfaced a similar TikTok resulted in a sharp increase in thieves targeting Kia cars made between 2011 and 2021 and Hyundais between 2015 and 2021 The thieves — mainly teenagers — target Kias and Hyundais that use a key hot wire the vehicles and take them on joyrides before dumping them In December, Salt Lake police issued a warning about an increase in Kias and Hyundais being targeted apparently because of the social media challenge a total of 18 Kia and Hyundai thefts were reported Gwilliam said detectives were working Thursday to determine if the four arrested in North Salt Lake — who are all from the Greater Salt Lake area — can be linked to the Salt Lake thefts Utah — Rylie Ward was crossing a North Salt Lake intersection on her way to school in September when the 11-year-old was struck by a car on what is a common route for a lot of children in the area she’s fine’ and maybe broke an arm or maybe broke a leg but she’s fine ‘I don’t know,’ it sent me into panic mode,” said Rylie's mother Following the accident at Center Street near 350 East Rylie needed surgery to relieve pressure and stop bleeding around her skull she spent nearly a month recovering in the hospital recovering “She’s 100 percent recovered but what I see as her mom is she still struggles with this and still struggles with that,” Ward added “She still has head trauma to recover from and still has a sore leg which she might have for the rest of her life.” North Salt Lake City Engineer Karyn Baxter says the intersection where Rylie was hit has been an ongoing concern for many people even before the accident “[The city] applied for a grant a year before to install sidewalks on the south side of the street having identified this location as potentially dangerous for children," Baxter said Baxter explained why the intersection is a problem “What’s dangerous about this location is there’s currently a sidewalk on the north side of the street that extends down to the elementary school on the same side of the street through the signalized intersection," she explained The city has plans to make necessary changes to the intersection “[The] project will entail installing sidewalks so that [children] can come from the residential streets walk down the sidewalk on the south side and then use the crosswalk with a crossing guard at the signalized intersection to go to the elementary school,” said Baxter North Salt Lake decided to expedite the project this year with plans to have the light installed early this year and the sidewalks built over the summer “We know that we’re lucky," her mother said "but we also recognize not every family has the same outcome." The Federal Railroad Administration (F.R.A.) reinstated the Woods Cross Quiet Zone on March 18 and train horns will stop sounding within one week Continue reading for more information.  approved the joint waiver application for the train crossings in North Salt Lake and Salt Lake City said it would immediately tell the railroads to stop using train horns and they have seven days to follow this instruction.   The waiver allows the cities to implement temporary safety measures until the permanent measures are made. The cities have one year to complete the necessary safety improvements and may request an extension if needed. The F.R.A. can change or revoke the waiver if any conditions are unmet. For details, please see the F.R.A.’s decision letter.  Starting March 27, 1000 West between South Temple and 15 South will be temporarily closed to fix safety issues at that crossing. Construction will begin this fall. Read the Press Release the Federal Railroad Administration (F.R.A.) temporarily suspended the Woods Cross and Lehi Quiet Zones due to non-compliant train crossings within the zones train horns sounded at all at-grade crossings in the Quiet Zones The suspension stayed in effect until all crossings met federal regulations or the cities received authorized waivers A Quiet Zone is a section of a railroad line where train horns are not regularly sounded at crossings train horns can still be used in emergencies or to comply with other Federal regulations or railroad operating rules all crossings within the zone must meet specific safety requirements Since train horns sound to reduce the risk of collisions these requirements are crucial to ensure the same level of safety is maintained in the absence of a horn.  the cities from Ogden to Salt Lake City and UTA established the “Woods Cross Quiet Zone” through the FRA the FRA and cities and counties along the FrontRunner line (SLC to Provo) established the “Lehi Quiet Zone.” Each agency with a street crossing the tracks is responsible for keeping the crossing compliant with the Quiet Zone regulations.  Salt Lake City and North Salt Lake petitioned the F.R.A to reinstate the Woods Cross Quiet Zone with the good faith that both cities are taking the preparatory permitting and construction steps required to make the necessary safety improvements at the two crossings approved the waiver on March 18 and reinstated the Quiet Zone the Council adopted an ordinance allowing the temporary closure of a segment of 1000 West between South Temple and 15 South This closure will enable the City to make safety improvements to the crossing so the Woods Cross Quiet Zone can be restored Lehi City received notice that all crossings in the Lehi Quiet Zone are now compliant and the quiet zone has been reinstated For more information, please view this post Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Those close to Debra Flora Simonsen knew her as a genuine a person they loved for her friendly nature a person they loved even more when they needed a listening ear surrounded by many of those she loved; family and friends who had even though her heart never failed anyone else but old enough to have touched the lives of hundreds and hundreds of souls who count themselves favored and fortunate to have known her.  After graduating from Brigham Young University back in the city where she was born and raised he thought she was flirting with him because “she was batting her eyes at me,” but he later discovered she had an eye infection “She was deep and spiritual and classy,” Allen said They were married in the Los Angeles (LDS) Temple in 1983 That started a journey that included the births of five children — straight A’s — Austen and the ongoing tender nurturing of each of those kids the foundation of Debbie’s existence It became her life’s calling — until 11 grandchildren arrived because she never forgot or neglected her mom and dad as well as the friends she made en route from her childhood to adulthood Although she most definitely was a homebody she warmly welcomed and reached out to travelers in this life Once anyone became a friend of Debbie’s to those she met in California and to those she came to know after moving to her second home included the ocean and the beach upon which its waves churned and crashed spoke to her in a way only beach lovers will understand She was captivated by turquoise waters and the seashells they washed up on the sand Debbie was connected to Italy by spirit and by family was a full-blooded Italian who was born just a year after his parents moved from the Tuscany area to Chicago she had many Italian relatives who she adored and not because he slipped her sips of beer when she was a youngster rather because he reminded her so much of her dad a man she respected more than anyone on God’s green Earth always with handwritten notes on cards attached expressing encouragement or appreciation or admiration of one sort or another she wrote out a thousand notes on cards — to you and you accomplished what nobody accomplishes — she darn-near mastered the game of golf on her first round supporting her kids and grandkids in whatever they did She even watched dumb action movies with them and acted as though she actually liked them even on those occasions when they chose different roads than she would have She looked directly at them with her beautiful She listened to and heard everyone who leaned toward her That’s why friends and family alike call her name blessed and feel themselves blessed for having had the privilege the gift of being with her and knowing her and loving her in this life Their love for and memories of Debbie echo now into and through the eternities and her grandchildren; siblings Tom (Cyndi) Marcheschi  A celebration of her life will be held at the Lindquist Mortuary in Bountiful and preceding the celebration/funeral service on Monday at Lakeview Memorial Estates Cemetery (1640 Lakeview Dr. ORDER VIDEOS Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Utah (KUTV) — North Salt Lake successfully opposed the opening of a homeless shelter after city council members unanimously voted against its proposal the shelter’s operators withdrew their offer The opposition from city council is leaving Davis County officials looking for a new location for a permanent facility the county is required to secure a location by August 2025 or face the possibility of the state taking over who lives in North Salt Lake not far from the proposed facility is pleased to hear about Switchpoint’s withdrawal Had the shelter been approved for the building visible from Crandall’s home and I’ve lived where I live for 20 years,” Crandall said “I was like the third home that was built out here.” a grant administrator with the Davis County Office of Economic and Community Development said the issue remains a significant challenge “There’s no city that’s going to raise their hand and say ‘We’ll take a homeless shelter in our city,’” Steinbeigle said As a non-voting member of the Davis County Homeless Task Force Steinbeigle noted the county's intention to establish a year-round homeless shelter somewhere within its borders With only 11,000 developable acres remaining he acknowledged finding a new location would be difficult “It's definitely going to be a huge challenge,” Steinbeigle said At early September's city council meeting residents voiced concern that the proposed North Salt Lake site was far from essential homeless services that help individuals get back on their feet Steinbeigle said that while a central location is ideal I don't think it's necessary either,” he said suggesting providers could bring services to the shelter if needed With no permanent facility ready for the upcoming winter the state has the authority to set up temporary housing Switchpoint did not respond to a request for comment Thursday LOCAL NEWS 8:33 PM | Updated: 9:02 pm Crews work to contain a garage fire in North Salt Lake on Sunday BY MARK JONES NORTH SALT LAKE — Residents of a North Salt Lake home were not hurt According to the South Davis Metro Fire Facebook page the fire occurred in the Eaglewood area of North Salt Lake Crews were notified of the fire just after 3 p.m Crews had the fire under control within seven minutes after arrival and completely out just four minutes later “Damage was contained to the garage without spread to the living area leaving the home occupiable,” the post said No injuries were reported to either firefighters or the occupants The cause of the fire is under investigation Utah — From caramels to creams to their famous chocolates Cavanaugh's in North Salt Lake goes non-stop especially ahead of one of the most popular holidays for chocolate but this chocolate shop has one sweet story that started in 1964 with Marie Cavanaugh and made chocolates for the fundraiser that year," explained Marie's daughter The fundraiser raised enough money to build a church in South Dakota especially for a housewife," Wall explained she brought a 1-pound box of chocolates with her he not only gave her the loan but was also her first customer." It was in the Beehive State where the business really boomed Wall bought the business from her mom and has worked ever since to keep it in the family "One of my mottos in this kitchen is that the small details matter," Trevor said but with six locations and an online presence and I hope to pass that down to my kids and grandkids," Wall said Cavanaugh's store or factory in North Salt Lake it's open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A proposed homeless shelter in North Salt Lake faces opposition after the city council passed a resolution against it The proposal calls for a permanent year-round homeless shelter with 80 beds at 1130 W Center Street Tuesday’s council meeting was well attended by concerned residents The consensus is that the facility doesn’t meet the needs of all of Davis County READ NEXT:Man arrested in connection to downtown SLC shooting that hospitalized 2 people residents said the proposed shelter does not logistically place homeless people close to the services they need Many residents expressed surprise upon learning about the proposed shelter State law mandates that counties develop a homeless response plan but North Salt Lake officials argued the Davis County plan does not mention a permanent shelter in North Salt Lake I mean it’s just not good for the neighborhood but this shelter will not serve Davis County,” said North Salt Lake resident Barbara Crandall noting that Davis County has previously sent its homeless population to Weber and Salt Lake counties -- a model he said is no longer effective Weiler suggested that a facility would be more suitable elsewhere in Davis County The proposed shelter would be owned by either Davis County or the state Switchpoint declined to comment on the matter 5:36 PM | Updated: 7:07 pm BY MIKE ANDERSON NORTH SALT LAKE — A homeless shelter could be moving near a North Salt Lake neighborhood and county leaders said there’s little they can do to stop it About two blocks from the Foxboro subdivision is the former LifeLine Teen Treatment Center which could soon become a new homeless shelter with at least 80 beds “Everybody agrees that there needs to be places for the homeless people This place has no access to any of that,” said Sharon Stanger one of the homeowners who lives near the proposed site Stanger and dozens of other residents confronted the Davis County Commission on Tuesday the commissioners said there was very little they could do about the shelter also “The process is very challenging because it’s designed to not be open and public,” said Davis County Commissioner Lorene Kamalu The abandoned LifeLine building in North Salt Lake City on Aug Kamalu said that local task forces, comprised of the area mayors and a county commissioner, were tasked with developing housing plans for Code Blue conditions in the winter “This is very hard to fulfill a law for code blue and winter response but not have had funds It’s considered an unfunded mandate,” Kamalu said In the meantime, a nonprofit called Switchpoint came forward with plans to buy the former teen treatment center building even though residents did not know about it and the proposed homeless shelter is right next to the trail where we walk on all the time,” said homeowner Amy Everett in the meeting Homeowner in the packed Davis County Commission building on Aug “I was very upset that it was going to be moving into our neighborhood as well as upset that we had not heard about this or been given information about where we could find out more or be part of the process prior to today,” added homeowner Christy Roe The commissioners said Switchpoint has been successful in the St The program requires the occupants to work The commission is also asking that the task force process be made more public and is encouraging homeowners to lobby their local lawmakers for that change. Homeowners can also attend the Utah Homeless Board meetings as they are public SALT LAKE CITY — The Wasatch Front train-horn saga appears to finally be over Woods Cross officials who oversee the zone announced Tuesday evening It effectively ended a long-standing issue that frustrated many residents who live near railroad crossings "We appreciate the concerted efforts of all parties to work towards an amicable solution that quiets the train horns immediately while these remaining two crossings are brought into compliance," Woods Cross administrator Bryce Haderlie said in a statement Haderlie says the federal agency was working on a "directive immediately to stop sounding the train horns with the understanding that Salt Lake City is working quickly to close" a crossing at 1000 West He noted that railroad operators like Utah Transit Authority and Union Pacific "typically have seven days to comply with the (Federal Railroad Administration) directive." Train operators can still sound their horns in certain circumstances as was the case before the zone was suspended The agency's decision just ends the automatic use of horns at every crossing in the affected zone during all times of the day Salt Lake City Council Chairman Chris Wharton whose district includes some of the city's impacted neighborhoods told KSL.com Tuesday night that he's relieved that a resolution has been reached Both he and Haderlie said the cities had been actively working with state leaders and the state's federal delegation over it "It had huge impacts on people's lives and so getting the quiet zone reinstated is a great victory for us," Wharton said The update comes a day after public comment ended on the waiver sought by Salt Lake City and North Salt Lake which exempts a pair of crossings in the zone that remain out of compliance The cities requested an exemption of up to two years while crossing repairs continue but a federal letter Tuesday says the waiver gives the cities one year to make the changes Officials also wrote that the agency "reserves the right to modify or rescind this waiver" if they find violations of the conditions that led them to accept the waiver Quiet zones are areas where railroad crossings are safe enough for operators to pass through without using a horn automatically. However, the Wasatch Front's two zones, stretching from Provo to Ogden, were suspended in September 2024 over some striping curbing and other safety issues brought up earlier in the year A zone is only reestablished after all crossings within it are back in compliance. A section from Provo to Salt Lake City was restored earlier this year after changes were made but restoration of another section — from 200 South in Salt Lake City up through Weber County — had been held up by one crossing in Salt Lake City and another in North Salt Lake Federal Railroad Administration officials said the quiet zones could have been reestablished immediately if North Salt Lake and Salt Lake City used flaggers at the two remaining crossings Salt Lake City officials said in February that the cost and staffing needed around the clock weren't feasible so the cities joined together on a waiver process to temporarily exempt the crossings while fixes are made The measure garnered nearly 200 public comments after it was filed on Jan including responses from North Salt Lake leaders city officials wrote they had already set aside funding for crossing repairs but they explained all the changes could only be made by Union Pacific because of the location "We are told by representatives of Union Pacific railroad that they have moved up our projects in their schedules have engaged in plan reviews and expect to move to construction in a matter of weeks or a few short months," the city wrote adding that they believe the project will be completed within the next six months Salt Lake City officials reported a somewhat similar issue with contractors tied to a crossing near 1000 West and South Temple, which city leaders voted to allow for the crossing to be temporarily closed to speed up the quiet zone reinstatement while repairs are made along with leaders from other cities in the zone while many residents and businesses along the line sounded off on their frustrations Many wrote about how they've been unable to sleep well for months along with other impacts on health I just want to live in my home without losing my mind," wrote Michael Davis Clinton Mayor Brandon Stanger wrote that it has become the "most detrimental issue" for residents' mental and physical health since he took office Layton Mayor Joy Petro acknowledged that safety "remains a top priority," adding there had been "no reportable accidents injuries or fatalities at these industrial crossings" since the quiet zone was created in 2008 "We believe this waiver is in the public interest as it maintains safety while allowing essential improvements to move forward," she added Firefighters put out a garage fire in just about ten minutes Utah (KUTV) — Firefighters put out a garage fire in just about ten minutes A homeowner called 911 on Sunday just after 3 p.m. reporting a garage fire in the Eaglewood area of North Salt Lake Crews with the South Davis Metro Fire Service Area went to work reporting fire control within seven minutes READ NEXT:Workers at Uintah County assisted living center accused of beating non-verbal resident The cause of the fire is being investigated CRIME 10:15 PM | Updated: Dec 21 BY ANDREW ADAMS NORTH SALT LAKE — Police and the residents were concerned about a group of burglars that remained at large Friday after targeting an East Bench neighborhood earlier in the week stealing a car as well as various personal belongings North Salt Lake Police Deputy Chief Mitch Gwilliam said at least one of the masked suspects appeared in surveillance videos to have been armed with a short-barreled rifle “(That) obviously poses a significant concern if anybody were to confront them or happen upon them.” Mitch Gwilliam reviewing the security footage of an armed man trying to enter a North Salt Lake car Gwilliam said the group targeted unlocked cars and garages in the general area of Club House Court starting after 2:00 a.m The suspects appeared to have burglarized at least five cars and then stole a car from a garage Surveillance footage showed the group had attempted to steal a second car on Club House Court an officer at a gas station spotted the suspect vehicle a silver Audi S4 and the black 2017 Lexus GS 350 that had been stolen from the garage the group sped away in both vehicles at nearly 80mph leading the officer to terminate the pursuit over safety concerns Dash camera of the North Salt Lake police officer attempting to catch up with the suspect car Neighbors Friday evening told KSL TV they remained unnerved by the chain of events BJ Blaser said gift cards were stolen from his SUV “For that many people to be that organized hitting up that many homes in the neighborhood He said everyone was surprised the group targeted an out-of-the-way cul-de-sac high on the East Bench and it’s my job to protect them,” Blaser said “We’ve been very fortunate in this area that we haven’t had to worry about that Several of the armed suspects searching inside of one of the cars Gwilliam said detectives were checking with other local agencies to see if this group had been active elsewhere recently He urged people not to confront these suspects or any other suspects attempting to burglarize or steal a car that’s very concerning and could cause serious injury or death to somebody if they were shot.” NORTH SALT LAKE — Plans for a new homeless shelter in North Salt Lake are no more That idea is OK with North Salt Lake residents like Laura Grundvig. "I'm happy it's not there, for sure," she said. Grundvig is one of many North Salt Lake residents who opposed turning what was the abandoned LifeLine Teen Treatment Center into a year-round homeless shelter. Much of that opposition was on display in North Salt Lake's City Council meeting Tuesday. Dozens showed up voicing their overwhelming disapproval, not comfortable with their kids growing up with a homeless shelter just two blocks from their Foxboro homes. "I just don't feel safe. My kids would be wanting to ride (their bikes) that way and can't because it becomes possibly unsafe for them," said Grundvig. Following the outcry from Tuesday's meeting, KSL-TV learned Switchpoint, the company that was going to the buy the center, has since canceled its offer. One Davis County official who sits on the task force overseeing where the county's eventual shelter will go said Switchpoint had no other options. "It was made very clear during that meeting the City Council had no intention of supporting this or zoning it in the way that it would need to be zoned in order for them to operate at that facility. At that point there was really no point in moving forward," said Ryan Steinbeigle, a Davis County winter overflow task force member. That decision is bringing others in the Foxboro neighborhood some peace of mind. "It'll make the neighborhood stay safe," said North Salt Lake resident Jared Laing. "I would just be grateful that we're not having that over here," said Jamie Chase, another resident. The decision also leaves the controversy of where to put a year-round homeless shelter in Davis County into another city's hands. So where will the county's homeless shelter go now? Here's a date to be aware of: August 1, 2025, is when Davis County must submit its plan to comply with the state of Utah for a year-round homeless shelter. 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The document estimates the widening would cost $3.7 billion, more than double the initial estimate of $1.7 billion Utah legislators have already allocated that $1.7 billion to the undertaking The wider freeway would affect private and public properties up and down the corridor — during construction and permanently • At least 19 businesses would have to be relocated Those that certainly would have to move include a salon called MiaBel Studio in Bountiful an IHOP restaurant in Woods Cross and the Lifetime Store in Salt Lake City The former Salt City Inn would also have to make way for a redesigned 1000 North on- and off-ramp Some residents would have to leave their current homes • Four houses would be demolished, including three mobile homes at Colonial Woods Mobile Home Park in North Salt Lake. The other, at 399 W. State St. in Farmington, is known as the Orson Richards and Lucile Barlow Clark House, and is a part of the Clark Lane National Historic District one of Farmington’s original polygamist businessmen Orson Richards Clark built the 1940 cottage in the Period Revival style featuring concentric brick arches at its front door and a multicolor brick exterior including 14 in Salt Lake City that back up to the freeway along Edmonds Place and Argyle Court in the Guadalupe neighborhood • Three other historic properties eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places would be altered by the project would lose its big sign out front and parking on its west side Bank building in North Salt Lake would lose its drive-thru and parking areas UDOT may opt to buy the entire property if those losses impact the business significantly Warm Springs Road in Salt Lake City and used by Granite Construction would be removed Quonset huts originally were developed as easy-to-build prefabricated barracks during World War II This one is an example of postwar industrial growth north of downtown Some green spaces near the freeway would see significant changes • UDOT would have to acquire small portions of Ezra T Centerville Community Park and the Woods Cross High School playing fields and UDOT would have to provide money for a new skate park in the Davis County suburb • Temporary construction would happen on the fields at Farmington Junior High and Woods Cross Elementary schools as well as at Hatch • Part of the Farmington Creek Trail would need replacement The report touts improvements for hikers and bikers across the freeway and within the project’s study area • UDOT plans to build a separated multiuse path along Beck Street from North Salt Lake into Utah’s capital and another connecting 500 South to the Woods Cross FrontRunner station • The project would add four more grade-separated crossings of I-15 — at Centerville Community Park, 200 North in Centerville, 800 West in North Salt Lake, and at 1000 North in Salt Lake City. • Seven interchanges would get pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly upgrades. For those worried about hearing more traffic on the freeway, UDOT plans to add three new noise walls and replace 13 others. Their models predict the new walls would reduce noise slightly from current levels. The report means officials can move forward with acquiring property, completing final engineering documents and construction, depending on funding. For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune Utah — A 10-year-old North Salt Lake girl is in critical condition after she was struck by a vehicle Tuesday while walking to school Police said the girl was on Center Street at 350 East when she was hit just after 8:30 a.m but the incident occurred outside of a school zone The vehicle's driver remained on the scene and cooperated with police investigating the accident Tuesday's incident comes one day after a 5-year-old boy was grazed by a car while chasing down a school bus in Riverton The boy suffered only minor injuries and was released from the hospital after being transported as a precaution Nevada — A man from North Salt Lake was identified Wednesday as the driver killed in a deadly vehicle rollover in Nevada earlier this week was driving a Toyota Highlander west on I-80 east of Imlay Nevada Highway Patrol said it appears Espinoza traveled to the left entering the center median before crossing back through the westbound lanes and overturning on the highway shoulder the driver was unrestrained and suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash," Nevada Highway Patrol said Police are still investigating to figure out what caused Espinoza to veer sideways Utah — For some people who’ve grown up near train tracks it’s a nostalgic delight to hear one whoosh by Cindy Whinham has lived in Roy for 68 years and she shared in her grandkids’ enjoyment The only thing that made noise was the engine and once it was gone That hum turned into a roar six months ago when the Federal Railroad Administration suspended the Woods Cross Quiet Zone from Salt Lake City to Ogden “When your train is close enough to you that you can wave at the engineer…when they honk It all stemmed from two crossings that are dozens of miles from Whinham’s home “All of the crossings were in compliance except for a crossing in North Salt Lake and one at Tenth West in SLC that both needed gate arms for their industrial tracks," said Bryce Haderlie who serves as Woods Cross's city administrator “I’m baffled why any city who was in compliance would be punished," said Whinham They continued to hear freight train trains Tuesday But after months of hearing those horns day and night UTA trains chugged along without their usual warning sirens The FRA sent a letter to local officials granting a joint waiver to give those crossings two years to come into compliance The trains now have seven days to silence their horns “We are just grateful the FRA would work with us so that we can have silence in this zone again," Haderlie said “Silence is golden," as these locals look forward to some restful nights ahead it’s nice to go outside and have quiet,” said fellow Roy resident Janel Hulbert SALT LAKE CITY — The great train horn saga of 2024 is coming to an end at the start of 2025 Federal Railroad Administration officials reinstated the "quiet zone" between Provo and Salt Lake City after all the crossings in the zone passed through a safe inspection this week "(The agency) will be officially notifying rail users to update their systems and crews to stop blowing their horns within seven days," city officials wrote in an update on social media The final crossing involved a private driveway by 1700 South in Salt Lake City, which was fixed last month beginning at the 200 South crossing in Salt Lake City up 2700 North in Pleasant View pending a waiver that two cities in the zone submitted to federal railroad officials Friday's update comes months after the administration lifted its two zones from Ogden through Provo at the end of September Quiet zones are areas where railroad crossings are safe enough for operators to pass through without using a horn unless they believe there's an immediate threat on the tracks Lehi oversees a section between Provo and Salt Lake City, while Woods Cross oversees a section from Salt Lake City to Ogden. Both cities were told about issues with multiple crossings earlier in 2024; multiple cities reported that they were working to correct those issues when the zones were abruptly suspended at the end of September The suspension meant all commuter and freight trains were required to sound their horns at every crossing in both zones is one of several residents who said it caused sleep issues because train operators would sound their horns at all hours of the day and night He told KSL.com on Friday that he was "relieved" when he got a text message that the zone had been reinstated he and his neighbors have celebrated the news "My phone has been buzzing from neighbors talking about it and just expressing .. relief and also just excitement that this is coming to an end," he said adding he's appreciative of the cities that worked "really hard" to get the zone reinstated Murff's experience ultimately inspired him to create an online petition seeking changes to the quiet zone process He also created a new organization over it which has connected him with state and federal officials as well as other cities dealing with quiet zone issues that more than 30,000 people lived within 1,000 feet of the region's quiet zone crossings While he's relieved that the zone he lives in has been reinstated he added that "the work is just beginning" for Utah's other zone It seeks a faster resolution to crossings that have held up the northern Utah section and must be approved by the federal agency before the zone is reinstated The waiver is currently in a public comment period that ends on Jan 21 before the federal agency makes a final decision Murff said he still plans to continue pushing for changes to amend the quiet zone rules residents might not be the ones who deal with the noise when there are issues between federal and local leaders "There's honestly a market need here," he said "This hasn't existed before; the law's only 20 years old It's only recently where the suspensions have started happening so there just hasn't been a good solution to this I'm hoping that that's what I can bring." Utah (KUTV) — A 10-year-old girl is in critical condition after getting hit by a car while walking to school in North Salt Lake Deputy Chief Mitch Gwilliam with North Salt Lake Police Department said the girl was walking to school Tuesday morning when she tried to cross Center Street at about 350 East The girl was crossing on a crosswalk when a white pickup truck traveling east hit her He noted that the girl had been following all safety protocols and was using the crosswalk when the accident occurred Gwilliam said she was taken to the hospital in critical condition and the driver remained on scene and was cooperative Officials said the driver of the truck stopped and tried to help the girl There were no obvious signs of impairment in the driver and they have not been cited as of Tuesday afternoon but she chose not to share the footage out of respect for the family “It’s a dangerous intersection,” said Debra a neighbor whose surveillance cameras recorded the incident who asked only to be identified by her first name She added that she hopes the city will take action to prevent more accidents at the intersection which does not have crossing guards because it’s just outside the school zone Gwilliam acknowledged the concerns raised by neighbors and said the department is evaluating safety measures for the intersection “We do have and will continue to look into the best option for the safety of all,” Gwilliam said and we should all just learn a lesson from this Authorities report that the girl is still in critical condition as of Tuesday night This incident came a day after a 5-year-old boy was hit by a car while crossing the road to get on his school bus in Riverton passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 03 at the Aspen Ridge West Transitional Rehabilitation where he had been for a few weeks after his diagnosis of stage 4 kidney cancer We greatly appreciate the care he received while there to David House Eccles and Jeanne Rosemary Averill Eccles in Los Angeles David graduated from Franklin High in 1960 and went on to study at both the University of Missouri and University of Southern California His focus and passions were broadcast journalism David married Janice Marie Astle on July 29 in the Los Angeles Temple and they had 4 children 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren David worked for the City of Glendale when they were first married He then took a job with Mosler/Diebold that had them move to Mountain View Next David took a job with Evans & Sutherland they sold their house and moved to North Salt Lake and then to their final home that they had built in Foxboro David was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and over the years served in many callings where he lived He especially enjoyed his final calling as the 2nd Counselor in the Sunday School Presidency and as a worker in the Bountiful Temple He took his callings as a home teacher and a ministering brother very seriously and loved to fellowship and develop friendships He went out of his way to include and befriend as many people as possible This not only pertained to his dealings with people at church He tried to include and befriend people everywhere and always had a story to share David spent his time doing things that he loved he attended a Youth Leadership program called Anytown USA where he developed a strong character dedicated to inclusive communities that celebrate and appreciate all people He often talked about this time at Anytown a group of 180 teenagers of all races and religions meeting at a workshop high in the California mountains locked arms with its simple basic sentiment - 'Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me helped to create a climate for world peace and understanding." David was always looking for opportunities to promote unity and inclusiveness David was an Eagle Scout where he learned to love and respect nature and the outdoors He had several hobbies throughout his life He loved photography and developing his own photos when his family was young Collecting thousands of stamps from all over the world but mostly collecting the same ones from the incoming mail And he loved to go out and take mini trips to get amazing photos of nature and wildlife Some of his favorite places to go were out to Antelope Island Farmington Bay and the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge He also loved to drive along the Mirror Lake Highway and go into the Wasatch Mountains to look for scenic sunsets and snowy mountain views and this was another area where he believed in inclusivity His collection of music is extremely diverse classic rock like Neil Diamond and Joan Baez his alma maters and watching the NFL and NBA he was always keeping up with his teams His other hobbies included posting on Facebook and playing online games with friends He made so many friends online and was able to reconnect with past friends He always wanted to update and post his point of view on his Facebook page He posted several times per day and was always engaged in conversation with people he had befriended David was preceded in death by his parents David House Eccles and Jeanne Rosemary Averill He is survived by his Wife Janice Marie Astle Eccles Lacey Goodrich and Great Grandchildren Aaron Funeral Arrangements have been made through Russon Mortuary and will include a viewing March 9th 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Russon Mortuary with a viewing prior from 9:30am to 10:30am The graveside service will immediately follow the funeral service at the Bountiful City Cemetery Link for viewing the funeral service. https://www.youtube.com/live/NsseIsB3Xbo Russon Mortuary & Crematory - Bountiful SALT LAKE CITY — A "quiet zone" stretching from northern Salt Lake City to Ogden will remain suspended for at least another month depending on the outcome of a new petition waiver tied to railroad crossings in Salt Lake City and North Salt Lake A Federal Railroad Administration spokesperson confirmed to KSL.com that the quiet zone overseen by Woods Cross cannot be reinstated until mid-March at the earliest, following public comment on the joint waiver seeking to reinstate the zone The agency contends that it could be reinstated faster if the affected cities limited train speeds to 15 mph and used flaggers at the impacted crossings but that they have instead focused on the waiver "Flaggers had to be there 24/7 for the entire period until the replacement or remediation of the at-grade crossings," said David Jones project program manager for Salt Lake City's engineering division adding there were only a few companies qualified to handle the task to choose from for both crossings the train horns will continue at crossings all across the northern Wasatch Front It's the latest development in the saga dating back to last year All crossings within a zone must comply with regulations; otherwise, a zone is suspended until those are fixed. Residents near railroad crossings reported all sorts of issues tied to horn noise at all times of the day after the zones were suspended The Lehi zone, stretching from Provo to the southern half of Salt Lake City, was ultimately reinstated last month a pair of crossings in the Woods Cross zone have held up its reinstatement Salt Lake City and Woods Cross had each submitted waivers tied to railroad crossings that had fallen out of compliance but weren't expected to be repaired anytime soon because of complexities in getting repairs made. In Salt Lake City's case, the city closed off a section of 1000 West to completely block off the crossing holding up the quiet zone A public comment period was slated to close on Jan but both waivers were essentially scrapped in favor of a waiver combining both crossings after consulting with a local Federal Railroad Administration representative it was the best option to restore the quiet zone Government documents show that a new joint request was filed on Jan pushing the public comment deadline to March 17 The new waiver already has the backing of one of the rail corridor's biggest operators Utah Transit Authority director Jay Fox endorsed the new measure writing a letter to the federal agency on Jan aligns with the public interest by mitigating the negative impacts of train horn noise without compromising safety at the crossings," he wrote "There have been no reportable accidents injuries or deaths at either industrial crossing since 2008 that are attributable to the lack of a gate arm on the industrial crossings." The Railroad Safety Board will meet to vote on the request sometime after the public comment period ends Jones told KSL.com on Wednesday that it's still unclear when the board will take up the issue He and North Salt Lake representatives both recommend that residents in impacted areas submit their experiences as public comment before the deadline which they say could help bolster their case Impacted residents say they just want relief from all the sound called into Tuesday night's Salt Lake City City Council meeting to recommend that the situation be "handled as a public health emergency" as horns continue to blare at all hours of the day "This has been going on for four months; there is no end in sight," she said "There is a lack of communication from the city about it and it is seriously impacting tens of thousands of us." SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Many who live near train tracks from Salt Lake to Ogden are grappling with the persistent blare of train horns but a new option could give locals some relief if cities decide it's worth the cost in taxpayer dollars the Woods Cross Quiet Zone was suspended for crossings which failed to meet federal standards The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) identified safety deficiencies at two crossings—one on Main Street in North Salt Lake and another at an industrial crossing on 1000 West in Salt Lake City—leading to the suspension A permanent fix would involve installing gate arms at these crossings but city officials say Union Pacific officials told them it could take 18 months or longer to complete the work the FRA has proposed two immediate solutions to silence the trains: either close the roads that cross the tracks by digging up and removing the roads and crossing panels on each side or hire flaggers to manage traffic and ensure safety around the clock These measures could cost Salt Lake City and North Salt Lake upwards of $300,000 annually Both cities are currently assessing whether these alternatives justify the expenditure of taxpayer dollars City officials have requested a waiver from the FRA to allow trains to sound horns only at the two affected crossings until the necessary repairs are made. Public comments on the waiver request are being accepted until the 21st, though it remains uncertain when the FRA will issue a response after contracting a parasite called acanthamoeba.  John was born to two loving parents on May 27th and he took all of these traits with him throughout his life and his heart to bind people of all kinds together somehow he managed to become the foundation of supportive love and strength in the family.  and almost annoyingly was usually right about almost everything John’s passion for learning was nigh insatiable and his wisdom was always put to use in giving the most insightful advice.  and he was constantly recognized throughout his high school and university education His ability to pick out a tempo was incredible and his skill with a saxophone was near unrivaled.  one that was always willing to use his skills to make other’s lives easier who often crafted difficult and complex meals just to see if he could.  and his will that could be called “stubbornness” to some and to stay quiet when he knew it would inadvertently hurt another person The lessons he learned in life made him wise and he always shared his lessons with his family and friends to ease their burdens.  His loss will be felt by his loving father and mother John Richard Beyer and Hazel Susan Martinson Beyer He is also survived by his nieces and nephews those of whom always loved him almost like another father Their names are Emily Sue Hendershot Bageant and good friends who will feel his loss greatly.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m Utah where a viewing will be held Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m Services will be streamed live on the Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and on this obituary page The live stream will begin about 10-15 minutes prior to the service and will be posted below Click to watch SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A new "centralized campus" for the homeless could be coming to the Wasatch front The Utah Homeless Services board approved the search earlier in October and now a spot somewhere along the Wasatch front could be home to the facility The board is looking for an area with at least 30 acres so that it can fit the campus that would have up to 1,200 beds and a number of services on site There has been push back from people when homeless shelters are proposed in their neighborhoods who said she'd move if one was built near her house in North Salt Lake "And I’ve lived where I’ve lived for 20 years,” Crandall said last month The North Salt Lake city council agreed with Crandall and shot down the idea PREVIOUS:Homeless shelter operator pulls offer after North Salt Lake council opposes proposal "I’m not sure there's any city who's going to raise their hand and say 'we'll take a homeless shelter in our city,’” said Ryan Steinbeigle with the Davis County Economic and Community Development after the council’s vote The Utah Homeless Services Board decided the Office of Homeless Services has until December 15 to find three viable spots for a new "transformative all of that in one centralized location,” said Chair Randy Shumway at the meeting One board member asked how this would be different than the downtown Road Home shelter that closed down a few years ago "I’ve gotten this question a lot,” Utah Homeless Coordinator Wayne Niederhauser said Niederhauser said the Road Home was never a campus but rather was a central location with very limited services on site "It was no way what we're envisioning for a campus,” he said The campus is being modeled after a place in San Antonio called “Haven for Hope.” If you're worried about it coming to your neighborhood, strategist Maura Caraballo said during the Take2 Podcast people should just look at what's happening over there "They have seen home values rise in the area you can live with these environments successfully,” she said to provide a master plan for the campus model The goal is to have something built by October 1 of 2025 and grandfather passed away on November 24 at the age of 62 in his home surrounded by loved ones after a 14-month battle with brain cancer (Glioblastoma) to Gordon Howard Lee and Darlene Brown Lee He was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple to Carolyn Jones on July 7 where he shadowed his dad on locksmith jobs and worked with his mom on merit badges for his Eagle Scout award He also loved spending time in the garden with his grandparents and playing drums with his sisters as well as in the Tooele High School band Gary served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Melbourne he attended Utah State University to finish his Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems where he met some of his lifelong friends and was most recently working for the Church as a Senior Business Analyst He went to many places such as Washington D.C with the high school band and again with Carolyn recently and various places for work including Jamaica and California He loved to plan trips that included visiting temples and lighthouses in places like New York Gary’s church service brought a lot of experience and friendship to him over the years He was very organized and loved using his talents to serve those around him His testimony was a guiding light in how he viewed the world and in the decisions he made Gary met Carolyn in a singles ward in Bountiful They were married and a few years later settled in Kaysville They built a home and life that they loved together where they made many friends in the neighborhood and in connection with their children’s activities and enjoyed building new friendships there as well The most important thing to Gary was his family Gary was close to both sides of his family growing up and has many memories of reunions and holidays spent with them With his own family it was important to carry on family traditions He was always intentional with how he spent his time Gary and Carolyn loved attending events for their kids and grandkids even if it meant long drives and hotel stays He loved to support them in the things that were important to them His children and grandchildren brought him immense joy Carolyn Jones Lee; daughter Melissa Jenny Lee Weight (Justin) of Layton UT; sons Nathan Gary Lee (Brianna) of Centerville UT; and Ryan Gordon Lee (McKenzie) of Nibley He is also survived by his sisters Diane Priday (Bruce) and his father- and mother-in-law Earl and Helen Jones where a viewing will take place from 9:30-10:30 a.m An evening viewing will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m The live stream will begin 10-15 minutes prior to services and will be posted below Click to watch Salt Lake’s housing market has zoomed on to the list of the nation’s Top 10 hottest for 2025 Utah’s capital and the surrounding metropolitan area “just made the list at No 10,” the country’s most-visited real estate website declared calling Salt Lake “one of the fastest-rising metros in our ranking moving up 18 spots from last year,” with home values forecast to rise 2.3% this year ranked the 18th hottest housing market for 2024 was the only Western metropolitan area to make this year’s Top 10 after the West was shut out completely from last year’s list It was only one of two Western metropolitan areas on the Top 20 list for 2025 topped the real estate company’s predictions for this year’s 10 hottest housing markets 1 in 2024 and is the first market to lead the list in back-to-back years thanks to what Zillow cited as “relative affordability and supply that trails demand.” Zillow looked at the housing market in the nation’s top 50 metropolitan areas by population to come up with this year’s rankings At the same time that the Salt Lake housing market is being seen as red-hot, Utah is also ranked as the nation’s third-least affordable state for homebuyers by Tradingpedia Only Hawaii and California have higher home price to income ratios the measures used by the financial news website Utah emerges as the third-most expensive state for buying a home with the median home sales price at the end of November 2024 at $545,555 Coupled with а personal income of $67,095 a year the prices of residential real estate here are unaffordable for many,” Tradingpedia said in a news release homes in Utah cost on average more than eight times the state’s annual personal per capita income calculated at $67,095 in the third quarter of 2024 Despite Utah’s 2024 median home price of $545,555 the news release noted “34,374 homes were sold between January and December of 2024 which is roughly 9.8 sales per 1,000 residents.” Unlike the list of hottest housing markets, Utah has plenty of company from other Western states on the least-affordable housing list. Montana is ranked fourth followed by Idaho Rhode Island is the only non-Western state on the list Tradingpedia’s analysis showed “homes in the states with the highest home price-to-income ratio, predominantly in the West, are far beyond the means of most Americans, including the ones residing within them,” while the most affordable housing could be found largely in the Midwest Utah (KUTV) — An 11-year-old girl is back doing what she loves after a devastating crash nearly took her life Rylie Ward was crossing Center Street near 350 East in North Salt Lake on her way to school when a truck struck her in a crosswalk She spent nearly a month in the hospital recovering from serious injuries "I got a call that she was not okay and that she had been hit by a car," Jessica Ward The accident left Rylie with a broken leg and required surgery on her skull to relieve pressure and stop bleeding Rylie is back to being a lively and active kid One of her first outings after leaving the hospital was participating in a race "I still jumped on the trampoline when I wasn’t supposed to," Rylie said with a smile The accident also impacted her younger sister it was like I was an only child," Haylie said The stretch of Center Street where Rylie was hit has long been a concern for residents The City of North Salt Lake had applied for a grant to improve safety in the area more than a year before the accident City Engineer Karyn Baxter explained that officials had identified the area as potentially dangerous but had not secured funding for improvements until recently the city asked the agency approving the grant The $650,000 safety improvements include new sidewalks along the south side of Center Street to a lighted crosswalk with a crossing guard and a signalized intersection where the accident occurred "It means that nobody will be crossing at this crosswalk to get to school," Baxter said Rylie’s family said her younger sister has been receiving counseling to process the traumatic event The family wants to remind others that it’s okay to not be okay after experiencing something so traumatic The city expects the safety upgrades to be complete before children return to school in the fall SALT LAKE CITY — A pedestrian was struck by a semitruck on southbound I-15 near 1000 North in Salt Lake City Monday morning Troopers received a call about the collision at 6:41 a.m. The incident occurred near the on-ramp to the freeway at 1000 North according to the Utah Department of Transportation Cam Roden later said the pedestrian was a 22-year-old man but officials have not provided information about the extent of any injuries Roden said investigators suspect it was intentional and possibly an attempted suicide but authorities quickly opened the left two lanes of southbound traffic All traffic impacts were cleared as of 11 a.m More details about the crash were not immediately available her husband and others who live in her neighborhood It's the only time they can rest without constant interruptions coming from nearby railroad crossings Some nights there are more train horns than others; some nights there are fewer," she told members of the Salt Lake City Council Tuesday night as she described her living experience the last two months She lives by a federally approved pocket where train operators don't have to automatically blare horns as long as cities and counties maintain safe enough crossings, called a "quiet zone." However, all quiet zones from Ogden to Provo were abruptly suspended in late September consistency and frequency of the train horns make it very difficult for us," she said we are starting to feel the impact of that That's why she pleaded to the City Council to pass a temporary road closure that could expedite the process needed to reestablish a quiet zone from Salt Lake City to Ogden It comes as the city is close to solving another issue that would reestablish a similar zone to Provo in the coming weeks Salt Lake City is nearing a plan to close 1000 West between South Temple and 15 South where there is a railroad crossing next to Madsen Park The city is working with Patriot Rail to help Rocky Mountain Power employees reach a substation in the area while drivers would be able to detour around the closure using either South Temple or Folsom Avenue The closure would only be enacted if the Federal Railroad Administration determines it's an appropriate measure to reinstate the Woods Cross quiet zone — an area from Salt Lake City to Ogden — while the city works on improvements to the crossing to get it back to federal code every crossing must comply within a zone before the whole zone is reestablished Salt Lake City engineer Mark Stephens said it appears to be the fastest way to address the situation after the city was caught off guard by the Federal Railroad Administration's decision to suspend both of its quiet zones in late September while the city was in the middle of planning the needed repairs Other Wasatch Front cities reported similar experiences at the time the region's quiet zones were suspended "What the ordinance does is preemptively help us have the ability to close the roadway if (the railroad administration) says it's OK," Stephens explained Salt Lake City Council members were ready to adopt the emergency ordinance Tuesday night but a "noticing error" stopped that from happening deputy director of legislative and policy for the Salt Lake City Council said the city didn't properly alert the Utah Department of Transportation and thus didn't give it enough time to review the proposal prompting the city to continue the hearing to Dec 3 so that the agency has time to weigh in on the plan Tarbert doesn't believe the issue will delay the Woods Cross quiet zone from being reinstated because issues in other cities within the zone still need to be sorted out before train operators don't automatically sound their horns at every crossing Stephens said a similar issue was detected in North Salt Lake Both cities filed waivers to the federal government on the issue this month as they seek to get the zone reinstated Salt Lake City is the only city caught between two zones as it also serves as the northern end of a quiet zone Lehi oversees Lehi officials reported Wednesday that all but one crossing in its zone passed a federal inspection The lone exception is a crossing by a commercial driveway at 1700 South in Salt Lake City The property owners are expected to pick an option to remedy the problem "within the next week" followed by construction immediately after A final inspection could come shortly after that "Once the final inspection is complete the train horns will be silenced," the city wrote in an update It's unclear when a similar decision will be handed down on the Woods Cross zone residents near the tracks are eagerly awaiting that moment "Anything we can do to restore the quiet zones as quickly as possible will positively impact the health well-being and safety our these affected communities," she said passed from his mortal life at his home surrounded by loved ones on July 19 caring husband of Susan “Sue” Bell Tribe took his last breath after a short illness of Cancer William's love for his family was profound He is also survived by twenty-one grandchildren and one great-grandchild William is also survived by two siblings: Tyra (Robert) Hazen and Jan (Bryan) Millerberg William was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints he gained a testimony of the Savior through prayer following the promptings of the Holy Ghosts and faithfully attending church and the temple and his love and devotion to caring for people was evident in his life and imprinted on our hearts He did his best to follow the Savior and used his love for music and the Gospel as a missionary tool to help others feel loved which has blessed his family for generations William’s patriotism: He served in the Air Force Reserves from 1967-1974 That service engrained a love of country and a love for the inspired Constitution He supported and voted for candidates willing to protect and defend it One of his greatest honors was to be a Utah delegate at the national convention 1980 where he held firm and cast his vote for Ronald Regan William was known for his strong work ethic He crafted these skills working in the family business After dozens of jobs in various sales positions He has over 4 million accident-free miles and was part of the “Million Mile Club.” He drove for over thirty-seven years ten of those years with Sue as his co-captain Those were some of the best years of his life William was adventurous and took full advantage of life: canoeing the rivers he knew he was “charging his batteries” and would have a story to share around the dinner table with his loved ones and zeal for life will forever be remembered and we will all be united again as an eternal family for keeping your covenants and for loving Mom at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Click to watch Peterson passed away peacefully at home in North Salt Lake and lived a life defined by selfless service David leaves behind a lasting legacy of devotion - to his family David was raised as a classic California boy listening to the Beach Boys and driving his MGTD sports car He was an American Field Service exchange student to Germany and graduated from Capuchino High School where he was honored as “Graduate of the Year” in 1957 and voted “Most Likely to Succeed.” David was honored to serve as a full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Germany where he was the European Mission Secretary to Alvin R David pursued a distinguished academic path from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies He also received certifications through the National Security Law Program at the University of Virginia Law School Throughout a prolific career based in Washington He was admitted to practice before the U.S He worked as a special assistant at the U.S where he edited the fifteen-volume Digest of International Law under Marjorie M including Director of the Legislation Division and Senior Policy Adviser for Economic Affairs His global service included representing the United States at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris France and the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Geneva Switzerland; Counsel to the Committee on Foreign Investment the United States (CFIUS); Counsel to the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation (PBGC); Counsel to the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC); Special Assistant to the Counselor on the International Law Department of State; Senior Investment Advisor Bank of America and Counsel to the Argent Hedge Fund Group David had a gift for teaching and worked as an Adjunct Professor of Law and Business at George Washington University for over 20 years He was honored to serve on several boards including The National Christina Foundation Brigham Young University-Hawaii President’s Advisory Board Presidential Advisory Committee Utah Valley University He also served on the Church International Affairs Committee was a Senior Fellow at Brigham Young University Law School and a member of the Harvard Club of New York City and the Harvard Mountaineering Club David had a tremendous love and respect for The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of The United States of America His deep admiration for George Washington and the Founding Fathers was evident in his lifelong studies and the many hours he spent strolling the banks of the Potomac River near his beloved Mount Vernon A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints David served faithfully in numerous ecclesiastical and leadership callings including Bishop of both the Mount Vernon Ward and the Colonial 2nd Single Adult Ward Stake President of the Mount Vernon Virginia Stake Director of the Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors’ Center Temple Ordinance Worker in the Washington D.C and as Representative to the European Union in Brussels Together they raised seven children—Paige Peterson Cram David found his greatest joy in his family and was a devoted and loving father and grandfather He is survived by 25 grandchildren—Morgan Henderson Cram (Nathalie) Peyton Ruby Peterson and a baby due in August—plus two great-grandchildren: Kingsley Grace Cram Those who knew him felt the strength of his character and the clarity of his purpose as a true disciple of Jesus Christ His influence runs deep and will be felt for generations to come the family invites donations to his beloved Mount Vernon to preserve George Washington’s home and legacy in honor of David’s legacy of service and faith https://checkout.mountvernon.org/donate/i/honor-memorial? Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6:00-8:00p.m Services will be streamed live on Russon Mortuary Live Facebook page and this obituary page The site of the fatal crash on Nevada's I-80 on Monday involving a Utah man BY MICHAEL HOUCK SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah man died after driving off the side of a Nevada freeway and crashing Monday morning The Nevada Highway Patrol said troopers responded to a vehicle crash on Interstate 80 near mile maker 64 about 25 miles west of Winnemucca and 8 miles east of Imlay “The Toyota traveled off the left side of the highway and entered onto the center median,” NHP said in a press release “The driver input steering to the right and the vehicle crossed both westbound travel lanes and ultimately overturned on the outside shoulder of the highway.” NHP said that Espinoza was not wearing a seatbelt during the crash and suffered fatal injuries Related Story: Driver dead after rolling semi truck into frozen reservoir Follow @KSLMichaelHouck 8:33 PM | Updated: Feb 4 BY CARTER WILLIAMS, KSL.COM SALT LAKE CITY — The great train horn saga of 2024 is coming to an end at the start of 2025 Federal Railroad Administration officials reinstated the “quiet zone” between Provo and Salt Lake City after all the crossings in the zone passed through a safe inspection this week “(The agency) will be officially notifying rail users to update their systems and crews to stop blowing their horns within seven days,” city officials wrote in an update on social media The final crossing involved a private driveway by 1700 South in Salt Lake City, which was fixed last month Friday’s update comes months after the administration lifted its two zones from Ogden through Provo at the end of September, citing issues with multiple crossings. Quiet zones are areas where railroad crossings are safe enough for operators to pass through without using a horn unless they believe there’s an immediate threat on the tracks He told KSL.com on Friday that he was “relieved” when he got a text message that the zone had been reinstated “My phone has been buzzing from neighbors talking about it and just expressing … relief and also just excitement that this is coming to an end,” he said adding he’s appreciative of the cities that worked “really hard” to get the zone reinstated Murff’s experience ultimately inspired him to create an online petition seeking changes to the quiet zone process that more than 30,000 people lived within 1,000 feet of the region’s quiet zone crossings While he’s relieved that the zone he lives in has been reinstated he added that “the work is just beginning” for Utah’s other zone The waiver is currently in a public comment period that was extended to March 17 before the federal agency makes a final decision, according to a Facebook post from the city of North Salt Lake. “There’s honestly a market need here,” he said “This hasn’t existed before; the law’s only 20 years old It’s only recently where the suspensions have started happening so there just hasn’t been a good solution to this I’m hoping that that’s what I can bring.” This article has been updated to reflect the extended waiver deadline Like a lot of family farmers and ranchers these days Heather Limon and her brother Dalon Hinckley have to be creative to stay afloat That explains the couple thousand people right now standing in their field and from the middle of September until the end of October the Cross E Ranch hosts what it calls the Sunflower Festival the public is invited to step through the gates and step back in time There’s everything from pig races to corn mazes to pony rides to hay rides to face painting to picking your own pumpkins and plenty more there’s hamburgers that were Cross E cows just a couple weeks ago and the festival’s signature donuts that Dalon and Heather learned to make while attending a seminar on Ag Entertainment — that’s the fancy name that describes farms that engage in this sort of behavior The Cross E is the closest decent-sized ranch to downtown Salt Lake City still standing You could leave the City Creek mall and be there in 10 minutes The boundaries used to include land where the Salt Lake International Airport now sits — until the state bought it from the Hinckleys in the early 1960s to expand the airport the runways that today bring in jets from around the world were the domain of the Cross E’s 3,000 cows represent the fifth generation of a farming family that dates back to Utah’s earliest roots starting with Latter-day Saint pioneer Ira Hinckley who in the 1800s farmed in the central Utah town of Hinckley Ira’s son Alonzo took over until he was called to be a Latter-day Saint apostle in 1934 and moved to Salt Lake where Alonzo’s sons Rulon and Azra continued the family farming tradition by purchasing the land where the airport now sits Rulon’s son and Dalon and Heather’s father he settled into the Cross E’s current location at 3500 North from descendants of fabled Utah sheep rancher Tom Jeremy With urban sprawl encroaching on all sides like ragweed the Cross E has shrunk considerably over the decades but not enough to make sufficient money to be profitable where city folk can marvel at a ranch just a couple miles from Target and Starbucks and learn “the difference between a dog and a goat.” Heather puts it plain why 10 years ago they decided to start having these harvest days open houses (in addition to the fall event they have a baby animals festival in the spring): “We would like this to remain a farm,” she says But along the way they’ve been surprised by two developments: One as evidenced by the crowds that have grown from 3,000 visitors at the first festival to 88,000 last year “It’s a good experience both ways,” says Heather “We get so many comments from people who say things like this is such a great place and you just feel calm when you come out here.’” The same calm she and Dalon have been feeling their whole lives the same calm passed down through generations of Hinckley farmers he would have farmed and been a million dollars in debt and not care one little bit as long as he could still farm,” says Heather he was a million dollars in debt several times in his life I asked her what her dad would think of these festivals and this whole new age business of Ag Entertainment noting that the festivals didn’t start happening until David died 10 years ago ‘What in the world are they doing to my property Driving a tractor in my hayfield?’ Every time we go on a hayride and we’re in the field ‘My dad is probably up there having a fit,’ because if we even walked in the field — a family farm and ranch in the shadow of the skyscrapers and the big jumbo jets “You kinda do hear the ground talking to you,” muses Heather ‘If it’s a hot day and you just watered the corn The corn may be part of a maze city slickers get lost in these days Hop on over to Station Park in Farmington for a "Bunny Bash" on Thursday, April 17, 2025. There's a full evening planned with activities for every member of your family. You can even meet the Easter Bunny and adorable alpacas "Mac & Cheese". Click here for more information On Thursday, April 17, 2025, bring your pups to Wheeler Farm for a "Dog Bone Hunt" to celebrate Easter. Pups will search for Easter eggs filled with delicious dog treats. The hunt is divided into small, medium and large dog breeds. Click here for more information The Easter egg Hunt for children at Wheeler Farm is on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Empty Easter eggs will be hidden all around and the Easter Bunny will also be there so don't forget your phone for photo ops! Click here for more information Teens can take part in an exciting after-dark egg hunt on Friday, April 18, 2025. Bring your flashlight to the Centennial Park Softball Complex in West Valley to hunt for candy and prizes. Click here for more information You're invited to a "Bunny Hop" in Riverton on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Families can stroll through the City Park to collect candy, win prizes and enjoy Easter-themed activities. Click here for more information There's an Easter Walk in Logan on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Shops in downtown will have Easter specials and treats for kids. Click here for more information Camp Floyd's "Egg Scramble" is happening on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Kids 12 and under can grab eggs, treats and surprises. Click here for more information All four fields at Kaysville's Barnes Park will be filled with Easter eggs and candy on Saturday, April 19, 2025. We're told this race ends as fast as it begins so come with your empty baskets ready to go! Click here for more information It will be ready, set, go! at the Easter Egg Dash at Hatch Park in North Salt Lake on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Eggs filled with candy are up for grabs and there will also be photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Click here for more information Cedar City's annual Easter egg hunt is on Saturday, April 19, 2025 and there will be 25,000 eggs hidden around Main Street Park. Click here for more information Draper's Easter egg hunt is also on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Bring baskets or bags to collect eggs at Galena Park. There will also be face painting and a visit by the Easter Bunny. Click here for more information It's the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium's "Egg-stravaganza" on Saturday, April 19, 2025. There will be egg dashes for kids and all day-activities. Click here for more information It's a Party for the Planet at Utah's Hogle Zoo. Celebrate Earth Day with family-friendly games, recycling projects and crafts! Click here for more information Thanks to Parents Empowered for sponsoring Family Fun with Fox 13 Our Kitchen Cafe in North Salt Lake is a neighborhood gem It’s an awesome little eatery that serves breakfast and lunch Ted Scheffler One of the challenges of being a food writer and restaurant critic is that it’s not easy to keep up with all of the really good High profile restaurants with million dollar budgets open every month to great fanfare and plentiful publicity But the small places often fly under the radar frequently with nothing more than a Facebook page to announce their existence [Note to restaurateurs: Becoming a Utah Bites sponsor is an effective and inexpensive way to get the word out about your business.] One such establishment is Our Kitchen Cafe in North Salt Lake I just became aware of this neighborhood gem even though it opened in October of 2018 before closing temporarily during the pandemic but according to one of the outstanding servers at Our Kitchen Cafe her aunt Viviana owns the restaurant and her family makes up most of the staff there It is a well-oiled family affair and I didn’t see a single table sit unbussed for more than 30 seconds after its customers left And although the popular cafe is often busy with loyal repeat guests – they serve only breakfast and lunch – orders come quickly and always with a smile.  There’s a tasty Hispanic spin to many of the popular breakfast items at Our Kitchen Cafe: Chilaquiles ($11.99) Chorizo Scramble ($10.99) Breakfast Empanadas ($10.99) and a loaded Breakfast Burrito ($10.99) with scrambled eggs For a two buck upgrade you can get your breakfast burrito smothered with homemade chile verde or salsa rojo and avocado.  Denver Omelet with Hash Browns & Pancakes There’s a slew of omelets ($9.99-$13.99) at Our Kitchen Cafe Country (with sausage gravy) and a good old Denver Omelet with peppers All omelets are served with a side of hash browns and pancakes or toast.  Classic American-style breakfast dishes include the Classic Breakfast ($11.99) of two eggs and bacon My wife was pleased that they offer gluten-free pancakes although they are more of a thin crepe than a classic pancake Her pancakes were topped with fresh strawberries Our Kitchen Cafe also serves Fruit Crepes ($9.99) Nutella Crepes ($9.49) and Dulce de Leche Crepes ($9.49) for those with a sweet tooth there are Waffles ($8.99) sprinkled with powdered sugar standard Pancakes ($6.99/3 or $9.99/6) and Banana Pancakes ($7.99/3 or $10.99/6).  Lunch is available until 2 pm and includes Carne Asada Quesadilla ($13.99) and a great grilled Ham and Cheese sandwich on sourdough with fries for a mere $8.99 I loved the classic ham and cheese sandwich – no kimchi or sriracha mayo or aioli – just a straightforwardly delicious grilled ham and cheese Add a bottle of Mexican Coca-Cola for 2 bucks.  friendly faces and outstanding diner type cuisine makes Our Kitchen Cafe well worth visiting for lunch or dinner You’ll be tempted to make it YOUR Kitchen Cafe.  Culinary quote of the week: “Carve a ham as if you were shaving the face of a friend.”  – Henri Charpentier  Aker Restaurant & Lounge transforms Japanese cuisine with bold Latin influences offering dishes like dry-aged nigiri and yakitori paired with inventive flavors in a strikingly elegant space Ogden becomes the center of German culture with the Sneddon Hof Germanfest From breaded schnitzel and bratwurst to warm potato salad and spätzle the menu offers a feast of traditional dishes Guests can also enjoy lively performances from bands like Salzburger Echo and Chardon Polka Band creating an energetic and festive atmosphere Ready to dive into Utah’s most exciting culinary adventures Learn the secrets of sushi rolling from a master chef celebrate Bewilder Brewing’s 5th anniversary with exclusive brews and experience the opulent charm of The Vintage Room at Deer Valley featuring gourmet dining and stunning alpine vistas Can non-alcoholic wines rival traditional ones Tracy Aviary’s Wine Takes Flight offers a blind tasting experience and rich red wines paired with gourmet bites (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Mountain Road Church in Fruit Heights The church had initially offered to serve as a local emergency shelter for homeless people on especially cold nights but has since backed out after residents showed up in droves to protest the plan When a Davis County pastor learned local officials needed to come up with a plan to temporarily shelter homeless people on especially frigid nights His offer came with “the best of intentions,” explained Don Kraftt, of Mountain Road Church, at a public meeting in Fruit Heights earlier this month. The Presbyterian church, nestled in a residential area off Highway 89, already hosts some school groups and orchestra practices. An emergency “code blue” shelter — which opens to 16 unhoused people when the temperature hits 18 degrees or lower — seemed to fit its mission He did not expect to be met with intense backlash “This issue has become one of contention and anger and even division in this precious community that we are so proud to be apart of,” Kraftt said “and we certainly do not want to be the cause of such angst.” That’s why he unexpectedly pulled the church’s offer at that Nov His announcement was met with a round of applause from the crowd Davis County commissioners this month were left with little recourse The county is required under an agreement with the state to provide temporary “code blue” winter shelter this season So officials there quickly returned to their original plan: Three rotating emergency “code blue” shelter sites bound for an old county emission center in Kaysville a senior center in Clearfield and a golf course clubhouse in Layton Many from Kaysville flooded a County Commission meeting this week though the planned shelters weren’t on the agenda — so much so that a commissioner worried the Fire Department may need to direct some to leave who lives blocks away from the Kaysville “code blue” site “We’re concerned about the safety of our children Kaysville Mayor Tamara Tran said she had personally emailed the commissioners a series of questions and demands — wanting to know how the site will be managed whether people will be allowed to loiter outside She hoped the commissioners had heard “loud and clear” that Kaysville wasn’t the place for such a shelter attendees shouted and interrupted Commissioner Lorene Kamalu as she tried to read a submitted written comment that was less critical of the plan One woman pushed back when Commissioner Bob Stevenson tried to end public comment (which had surpassed the allotted 20 minutes) and move further into the meeting’s agenda “These people that are coming to these homeless shelters do not want help “This is not why we elected you,” she continued Davis County leaders say they are in a tough spot And Kamalu pointed to the Legislature as the cause of the problem after state lawmakers last year passed a law requiring local emergency shelter plans I think it was next steps for places like Salt Lake County and maybe other counties that already have a general population shelter,” she said The 2023 law requires Utah’s most populous counties to prepare in advance for sheltering unhoused residents during the winter including on especially cold “code blue” days Counties had two options: create a “winter response plan,” or provide the state with documentation ensuring that they would “address the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness within the county throughout the entire year.” If a county chose option two they also had to submit a plan for “code blue” days a spokesperson for the state’s Office of Homeless Services and is looking to build a permanent facility in 2025 That’s why they had to develop a cold blue plan And since the longterm solution is a larger shelter the “code blue” plan is only for this winter Officials there originally sought to procure a “Dignity Bus” from a Florida company that retrofits vehicles into emergency shelters which can accommodate up to 20 people — four more than the county’s “code blue” plan requires Davis County officials then considered a number of other options Fruit Heights Mayor John Pohlman said at the Nov 6 meeting that he proposed more temporary solutions — a tent site near Cherry Hill Water Park that could be transformed into a convenience store and a parking lot or a slab of concrete at a park that could be retrofitted into a pickleball court — all to no avail That’s where Mountain Road Church came in. The idea wasn’t unprecedented: In Utah County, two churches were selected in a rotating roster to host overnight warming centers throughout the winter Even after Kraftt announced the church had backed out many stayed for more than an hour to express fear over the nonexistent temporary shelter site and lament that they weren’t clued into plans sooner 6 meeting fielding questions from residents told The Tribune on Monday that she doesn’t think the new state law gave Davis County enough options Instead of relying on the county to make decisions the law established a task force with just one county commissioner and seven city mayors Their meetings were also conducted out of public view and Kamalu said commissioners could not discuss the plans without violating the state’s open meeting laws “We’ve been seriously criticized for not being able to just make our decisions or to be more productive with the community,” she said She thinks more transparency could have assuaged many of the problems they are now facing “There might have been community pushback,” she said “...but I don’t think it would have been a deal-breaker.” (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) North Davis Senior Activity Center in Clearfield which will serve as one of three Davis County emergency shelters meant to house homeless people on especially frigid nights local officials are shifting focus to solutions they still have time to influence like the 80-bed permanent facility that is slated to come online in 2025 Residents say they want a facility where the county’s homeless population already resides — one near the services and resources that could help those people find housing mental health treatment and also health care and where law enforcement can quickly respond if issues arise But residents have already raised issues with a potential site in North Salt Lake The 15-city county is essentially filled up adding that it’s doubtful the facility will end up in a spot that doesn’t offend or draw fear told The Tribune on Thursday that Kaysville residents “very much want to be part of the solution” to homelessness it is clear to us that this location in Kaysville city is not the right place for this,” she said of the code blue site planned for her city “So while we strongly oppose this particular location we want to be part of the dialogue going forward.” Despite being critical of the state mandate, Kamalu said the county endeavored to follow the law, which is why they are looking to build their own 80-bed shelter. The law said the facility must have that many beds to qualify for mitigation funds. If they opted for the “winter response plan” option and provided 60 beds, they wouldn’t get the money, but they’d have nearly as many beds. “That’s ridiculous,” she said. “Why would we do that and not qualify for state funds?” There is hope, however, that the chaos that defined this year’s homelessness plan will be fixed next year, according to Utah Rep. Ariel Defay, the Republican who represents Davis County. She said at the County Commission meeting this week that a bill file has been opened to help clarify parts of the law. Stevenson, the Davis County commissioner, said during the same meeting that this issue was “by far the hardest that we’ve dealt with” in his decades of public service. He said officials were still learning and that many issues remain unknown. For instance, he said, the county hasn’t operated any of its “code blue” sites yet; it’s not clear how many people will show up. “We’ve been listening to you all along,” he said, promising transparency moving forward. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Kids ride down 2600 North in the Kids Bike Parade before the Cherry Days Fourth of July celebration having a day off for the Fourth of July is a chance to sleep in and comfort the dog when the neighbors start shooting fireworks If your idea of the Fourth of July — which happens Thursday — involves having fun in the presence of other people in your city or town Many cities and towns in Utah celebrate the Fourth of July with a parade One event will even cross county lines. The 419th Fighter Wing stationed at Hill Air Force Base near Ogden is scheduled to make its traditional Fourth of July flyover across northern Utah listen for — four F-35A Lightning II jets overhead along the Wasatch Front The Salt Lake Tribune has compiled this list of Fourth of July weekend festivities across Utah whether you’re staying close to home or traveling around the state Thursday, July 4 • Brigham City • Fourth of July City Celebration; horseshoe tournament starts at 9 a.m.; “dunk-a-cop” dunking booth to 1 p.m.; food trucks from 5:30 to 10 p.m.; concert at 8 p.m. by Late Night Savior; fireworks at dusk (about 10 p.m.) Wednesday, July 3 • Logan • City of Logan’s annual fireworks show Thursday, July 4 • Hyrum • The Top of Utah Freedom Run, a 9.3-mile downhill race. Starts at Hyrum Hydro Park, up Blacksmith Fork Canyon; starts at 7 a.m.; registration at topofutahrunners.com/freedom-home Monday-Thursday, July 1-4 • Clearfield • 4th of July festivities: Monday: “Paint the Bridge,” as the community paints the Center Street Bridge from City Hall to Clearfield High School along SR-193; Freedom Festival Tuesday-Wednesday, July 2-3 • North Salt Lake • Liberty Fest, with two days of events at Eaglewood Golf Course, 1110 E. Eaglewood Drive. Tuesday, 6-9 p.m.: Food trucks, bounce houses and a car show. Wednesday, starting at 4 p.m.: Food trucks, bounce houses, paragliders, live music, paragliders, and fireworks at 10 p.m. Events are free; go to nslcity.org for information July 3 • Layton • “Voices of Liberty,” Layton City’s annual patriotic event with live entertainment and presentation of the “Hometown Hero” awards Wednesday-Thursday, July 3-4 • West Bountiful • Independence Day Celebration 5 to 8 p.m.; food trucks from 6 to 10 p.m.; a concert by Endless Sumer at 8 p.m.; and fireworks at 10 p.m.; all at City Park Thursday’s events include a flag ceremony at City Hall north on 800 West (from 400 North to Pages Lane) Wednesday-Thursday, July 3-4 • Kaysville • 4th of July Celebration 200 North — “National Treasure” in the south end of Liston Field “Moana ” at the north end — starting at dusk starting at 10 a.m.; music and food trucks at Barnes Park Wednesday-Saturday, July 3-6 • Centerville • Centerville 4th of July and an outdoor screening of “Top Gun: Maverick” (edited); starts at 7 p.m. Saturday: Children’s parade at 9 a.m.; live entertainment from 10 a.m at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ cultural hall at Centerville Community Park with country singer Steven Bosco; fireworks at dusk Wednesday, July 3 • Millcreek • Millcreek Common, at 1354 E. Chambers Ave., will present its “Independence Eve Big Air Show,” 6 to 10 p.m., featuring the Skate Loop Legends performing tricks, luchadores in the ring, the Flying Ace All-Stars trampoline show, and a finale with a 150-drone aerial light show. Tickets are $3, at millcreekcommon.org Wednesday, July 3 • Sandy • Real Salt Lake will play host to the Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer action, starting at 7:30 p.m. at America First Field, 9256 S. State St., Sandy. Fireworks will follow the match. Tickets, starting at $26, available at SeatGeek.com Wednesday-Saturday, July 3-6 • Riverton • Riverton Town Days Wednesday: Pickleball grand rally from 8 a.m vendors and live music starting at 11 a.m.; parade at 6:30 p.m.; outdoor screening of “Kung Fu Panda 4″ at 9:30 p.m Thursday: Full day of events — flag-raising ceremony cornhole and pickleball tournaments; live music; and fireworks at 10 p.m Thursday, July 4 • Murray • Murray Fun Days which includes a Rotary Club community breakfast from 6:30 to 10 a.m.; sunrise service at 7 a.m.; 5k walk/run and children’s race (check-in at 7 a.m the children’s race starts at 9 a.m.); parade at 8:30 a.m.; events all day; evening concert with Beatles tribute band Imagine - Remembering the Fab Four at 8:30 p.m.; fireworks at 10 p.m Thursday, July 4 • Sandy • Sandy City 4th of July Celebration a 5K run at 7 a.m.; police K-9 show at 10 a.m 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; fire department truck display at 11 a.m.; daylong kids activities inflatables and food and vendor booths; community entertainment from 11 a.m to 5 p.m.; parade at 6 p.m.; music from The Salamanders; and fireworks at 10 p.m Thursday, July 4 • Magna • Magna 4th of July which includes a flag ceremony and cannonade at 7 a.m.; Knights of Columbus breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m.; Freedom Run (5k starting at 7:30 a.m.; kids’ fun run starts at 8:30 a.m.); parade at noon on historic Magna Main Street; vendors and entertainment from 4 p.m Thursday, July 4 • Brighton • Brighton Institute’s 4th of July breakfast and parade, at Brighton Ski Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon. Breakfast runs from 8 to 10 a.m.; parade starts at 10:30 a.m. Go to thebrightoninstitute.org for details Thursday, July 4 • South Salt Lake • 4th of July Celebration at 8 a.m.; flag ceremony at the chapel at 9:30 a.m.; parade from the chapel to Fitts Park at 10 a.m.; family fun festivities from 10:30 a.m Thursday, July 4 • Holladay • 4th of July events: Breakfast at 8 a.m ($8 per adult; $5 for children 4 and up); bike parade at 9 a.m. from Pine Park to Holladay City Park; concert by Tad Calcara & New Deal Swing with The Lindy Hops at 8 p.m.; fireworks at 10 p.m 2300 East; free (except for the breakfast) Thursday, July 4 • Salt Lake City • This Is the Place Heritage Park throws its Liberty Day festivities a salute to America by the Sons of the American Revolution Thursday, July 4 • Salt Lake City • 4th of July Celebration at The Gateway plus food from The Gateway’s bars and restaurants; fireworks at 10 p.m Thursday, July 4 • Salt Lake City • The Salt Lake Bees will throw an all-you-can-eat Independence Day feed, with hot dogs and burgers, chips, watermelon slices and sodas, from 6 to 8 p.m.; $37 for adults, $28 for kids. That night’s Bees game, against the Tacoma Rainiers, starts at 6:35 p.m.; game tickets, $19 and up, available at slbees.com (There are also fireworks after the game against the Rainiers on Saturday Friday, July 5 • Salt Lake City • Salt Lake City Drone Show presented by the Salt Lake City government (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) F-35 fighter jets perform a flyover at Stadium of Fire in Provo on Saturday Wednesday-Friday, July 3-5 • Provo • America’s Freedom Festival holds its annual Freedom Days on Center Street The parade runs along University Avenue and Center Street Thursday, July 4 • Provo • Stadium of Fire, featuring what’s billed as the largest indoor fireworks show in the country, plus a concert by the boy band Jonas Brothers. LaVell Edwards Stadium, Brigham Young University campus, starts at 8 p.m.; mostly sold out, but a few tickets left at tickets.byu.edu Thursday, July 4 • Lehi • Thanksgiving Point’s Independence Day Celebration starts with food trucks and activities when the gates open at 4 p.m. and ends with a fireworks show over Electric Park Thursday-Saturday, July 4-6 • Orem • Colonial Fest featuring artisans re-enacting historic occupations Thursday, July 4 • Duchesne • Duchesne Independence Day parade on Main Street at 10:30 a.m.; a patriotic program at 11:30 a.m.; water park and activities in the afternoon; talent show at 5 p.m.; free concert by the Gina Marie Osmond Band at 7 p.m.; fireworks at 10 p.m Thursday, July 4 • Panguitch • Fourth of July festivities 90 Center St.; children’s parade at 10 a.m (participants gather in front of the Garfield County Courthouse at 9:45 a.m.); children’s foot race at 11 a.m Main; fireworks at dusk at the Triple C Arena Thursday-Sunday, July 4-7 • Moab • Grand County Fair Thursday: Parade; equestrian drill team; rodeo Friday: Farmers’ market; rodeo; live music at 8 p.m Saturday: Rodeo; car and tractor show; live music at 8 p.m with Austin Williams headlining and The Sean Moon Band opening Thursday, July 4 • Moab • Independence Day Celebration visible from anywhere in the downtown area Thursday, July 4 • Enoch • Enoch City Independence Day Celebration starting with a 5k fun run at 7 a.m.; hot dogs at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4 • Cedar City • Cedar City 4th of July Celebration starting at 9 a.m.; activities at Main Street Park Thursday, July 4 • Parowan • Independence Day events: parade at 10 a.m on Main Street; food and fun in Main Street Park through the day; fireworks at dusk at Iron County Fairgrounds Thursday-Saturday, July 4-6 • Brian Head • 4th of July each of the three days; fireworks at dusk on Thursday; plus vendors Tuesday, July 4 • Kanab • Kanab’s Small Town Independence Day Celebration starting with cannons at 6 a.m.; the Color Fun Run 5K through town at 7 a.m.; a parade on Center Street at 10 a.m.; followed by vendors Wednesday-Thursday, July 3-4 • Delta • July 4th activities Thursday: Sunrise salute at 6 a.m.; parade at 9:30 a.m. to 400 West; park activities from after the parade to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 4 • Garden City • Fourth of July weekend festivities featuring a concert by former “American Idol” contestant Chayce Beckham kids’ activities and a ping-pong ball drop — and concluding with fireworks 579 Buttercup Blvd.; activities start at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 4 • Blanding • Firecracker 5K, a foot race put on by San Juan High School’s cross-country team. Starts at Centennial Park, 150 W. 1200 South. Runners start at 6:30 a.m., walkers are asked to start at 6 a.m.; registration available at runnercard.com Wednesday-Thursday, July 3-4 • Manti • Manti City 4th of July Celebration 7 to 10 a.m.; 5k walk/run and 1-mile kids’ race Wednesday-Friday, July 3-5 • Richfield July 4th on Main Street; concert by Beatles tribute band Imagine at 7 p.m Friday: Kids singles tennis tournament at 8 a.m Wednesday-Thursday, July 3-4 • Salina • Independence Day Rodeo Main St.; tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 6-11 at the gate (discount for online purchase) Wednesday-Saturday, July 3-6 • Park City • Forum Fest Each day: Family activities and cornhole tournament starting at 4 p.m. (Mountain Stage) — Wednesday: MuddPuddle at 4 p.m. Metro Music Club at 8 p.m.; Thursday: The Pickpockets at 4 p.m.; Silver King at 6 p.m. Aiko at 8 p.m.; Friday: Fat Paw at 4 p.m.; Jordan Matthew Young at 6 p.m.; Jontavious Willis Band at 8 p.m.; Saturday: Carver Lewis at 4 p.m. drone shows on Friday and Saturday — with pre-show at 9:45 p.m Thursday, July 4 • Park City • Fourth of July festivities starting with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. live music and refreshments starting at noon All events (except the parade) at City Park Wednesday-Thursday, July 3-4 • Grantsville • The Tooele Bit ‘n’ Spur Rodeo. Gates open at 6 p.m. both days, with grand entry at 7:30 p.m. both nights. Fireworks Thursday, at 10 p.m. Desert Peak Complex, 2930 State Road 112; tickets available at tooelebitnspur.com Thursday, July 4 • Vernal • Dinosaurland Freedom Fest including the Firecracker 5K run at 7 a.m. Thursday, July 4 • Heber City • Red, White and Blue Festival with hot air balloons starting at 6:30 a.m.; 5k and 10k fun runs starting at 7 a.m.; biplane flyovers at 7:15 and 8:30 a.m.; flag ceremony and Rotary breakfast at 8 a.m.; patriotic walk at 8:30 a.m.; Heber Valley Railroad running its Freedom Train from 8 a.m to 2:30 p..m.; events throughout the day; Heber Market on Main from 1 to 9 p.m.; concerts starting at 5 p.m.; fireworks at 10 p.m Thursday, July 4 • Midway • Fourth of July activities: Cannon blast at 6 a.m.; patriotic sunrise service at 7 a.m.; pancake breakfast at 8 a.m proceeds going to BSA troop 216); children’s bike parade at 10 a.m.; fireworks over Memorial Hill at 10 p.m Tractors make their way down the parade route Thursday, July 4 • Hurricane • Independence Day events: Lions Club breakfast at 7:30 a.m ($5 per plate); parade and flag ceremony at 8:30 a.m.; 3-on-3 basketball at 9:45 a.m at the Fine Arts Courts; races and bounce houses on the north lawn of the Community Center; a softball game at Sand Hollow State Park (entrance free to Hurricane residents) and going down Tabernacle Street starting 200 North then going toward and around Vernon Worthen Park Tuesday, July 4 • St. George • Fourth of July Celebration, presented by 99.9 KONY Country, featuring country singer Ashley McBryde, with opening act Craig Morgan. Greater Zion Stadium, Utah Tech University campus; concert starts at 7 p.m., fireworks at 10 p.m; $25 to $40, available at 999konycountry.com. Jerry Reed’s journey began on January 11 He spent his childhood working on a farm with his parents and siblings After his graduation from Judsonia High School in 1958 where he proudly served for 3 years at Dugway Proving Grounds He was often heard to say that thanks to my unit and they were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on September 2 His devotion and commitment were unwavering until Linda’s passing on October 24 Together they raised six boys in a small house in Rose Park he began a 49-year career at Univac/L3 Communications where he held various production management and accounting positions he went to work at his son Jeff’s business His commitment and hard work were truly admirable.  Jerry was preceded in life by his father Clee His legacy continues through his 18 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren Jerry found happiness with his beloved companion and caregiver Those who knew Jerry will remember him for his crazy sense of humor and infectious laughter He loved nothing more than to be surrounded by his family especially his grand and great grandchildren A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m We invite you to join his family in commemorating his life and legacy but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.  Click to watch