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Community members and transportation experts said the increase in injuries and fatalities stems from prioritizing cars over people.

The latest Utah news from Thursday evening, December 31, 2020.

-Tuesday evening, May 26, 2020Seven Fatal Memorial Weekend Car Accidents Seven people died in car accidents on Utah’s roadways over Memorial Day weekend…

Monday evening, December 9, 2019Utah Vaping RatesAs of Monday, the Utah Department of Health is reporting 115 cases of vaping-related lung injuries in the…

ST. GEORGE — The recent flurry of winter storms that caused accidents and traffic problems across the state did not leave Southern Utah untouched.Over the…

The period from Memorial Day to Labor Day is known as the "100 Deadliest Days" on Utah roads because they typically result in the most highway fatalities…

The 100 Deadliest Days for car and truck crashes starts Memorial Day and ends on Labor Day. It’s when fatalities spike the tally, leading to more than…

Utah Highway Patrol officers have seen an increase in methamphetamine coming through the state. Seizures of the drug are up 30 percent over the last six…

The Memorial Day weekend kicks off what is known as the 100 deadliest days on Utah’s roadways, but the Utah Department of Transportation and the Utah…

The Utah State Capitol is receiving a security update to prevent people from driving up and into the building.Over the past few months, construction crews…

Legislators discussed training methods for handling use of force situations Wednesday with several leaders of Utah’s law enforcement agencies.In the wake…

State lawmakers are considering drafting legislation that would govern the use of police body cameras for all law enforcement agencies.There are 140 law…