Public Works

Road sand in the Lehi City salt shed, Dec. 31, 2022.

Utah’s snowy winter cost a lot of overtime, then came the spring flooding

Curtis Booker

On top of overtime for plow drivers, already a scarce commodity, Utah cities had to pony up for equipment repair and for road salts.

A fleet of Lehi City snow removal trucks sit ready to roll out ahead of the New Year's Day storm, Dec. 31, 2022.

Business & Economy

There’s plenty of snow to be found in Utah. It’s plow drivers that are hard to come by

Curtis Booker

With slim staffing and conservative spending tactics, two Utah cities of Lehi and Manti explain how snow removal remains a high priority.

UDOT Gets Hit by Largest Single Copper Cable Heist

Bob Nelson

The Utah Department of Transportation has been hit by the largest single theft of copper cable in its history. UDOT’s John Gleason says they’re surprised…

Politics & Government

New Salt Lake County Mayor Reorganizes Public Works Department

Salt Lake County Mayor-Elect Ben McAdams is already implementing changes to the government structure. Thursday he announced he will reorganize the…