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Lanes of northbound I-15 in Davis County damaged by heat, UDOT says
CENTERVILLE — The hot weather continues to cause havoc on Utah’s highways. A portion of northbound Interstate 15 in Davis County experienced buckling on Thursday afternoon, according to the Utah Department of Transportation. The road damage was at milepost 320 (1000 North Centerville). UDOT said the right two...
Multiple agencies knock down brush fire near I-15 in Davis County
LAYTON, Utah, July 12, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The Layton City Fire Department, assisted by multiple agencies, knocked down a brush fire reported at about 2:40 p.m. Friday. They responded to the area of 306 E. 900 South, which is west of Interstate 15 and south of Layton Parkway. The fire seems to have started on a fence.
UTA’s proposed 5-year service plan includes revised bus routes in Ogden, Weber County
The Utah Transit Authority is accepting public comment through Friday on its proposed five-year service plan for 2025-2029. The current draft includes phased and prioritized plans for Salt Lake County in 2025. However, there are a multitude of proposed changes in Davis, Weber and Box Elder counties currently slated for 2026-2029.
Air pollution increases as heat dome continues, residents asked to reduce emissions
The heat dome over Utah this week has trapped pollution and worsened air quality in Cache Valley and much of Northern Utah. The next few days call for voluntary action by Cache County residents to reduce emissions by consolidating trips and choosing cleaner transportation options. Box Elder, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah and Weber Counties are under mandatory action requirements to reduce emissions. ...
Body camera shows Bountiful police interaction with man suspected of stealing a USPS truck
BOUNTIFUL — New body camera video shows the nearly hourlong standoff between a man accused of stealing a U.S. Postal Service truck before being taken into custody in February. On Feb. 5, Wilber Castellanos Hernandez, 32, threatened a postal employee with a knife and stole the employee’s service truck...
Centerville and County swap land between library site and Porter-Walton Park
The land the Centerville Library sits on is owned by the city. An agreement between the two entities will give the property the library sits on in exchange for property the county owns in Porter-Walton Park. Photo by Becky Ginos. CENTERVILLE—Davis County and Centerville City have been working on a...
New DAC executive director has passion for music
Micah K. Hirokawa is only the fourth person to serve as executive director in Davis Arts Council’s (DAC) 45-year-history. Courtesy photo. LAYTON—Micah K. Hirokawa has always loved music. It’s been a passion for him since early childhood. Now Hirokawa will have the opportunity to bring that passion to his new position as Davis Arts Council (DAC) Executive Director. His appointment is a significant milestone because he is only the fourth person to serve as the executive director in DAC’s 45-year-history.
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