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The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources warns Davis County drivers that deer-vehicle collisions peak in October and November as mule deer migrate to lower elevations, and offers safety tips for the fall commute.
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View MoreThe Davis Metro Narcotics Strike Force and FBI seized more than 3,600 grams of methamphetamine in a West Valley City investigation, leading to a federal indictment against a 19-year-old on drug trafficking charges with an initial court appearance set for Aug. 17.
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View MoreUDOT will fully close four miles of southbound I-15 in Davis County Saturday night for the $151 million Shepard Lane interchange project in Farmington, with northbound lanes reduced to one.
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View MoreA potentially record-breaking heat wave is forecast to push Wasatch Front temperatures past 104°F from Thursday through Saturday, compounding ongoing wildfire smoke and posing elevated health risks for Bountiful and South Davis County residents.
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View MoreWildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest has triggered a Utah DEQ air quality advisory for Davis County through Wednesday, August 5, affecting outdoor recreation at Mueller Park, the Legacy Parkway Trail, and Bountiful parks, with guidance for sensitive groups and indoor alternatives at the South Davis Recreation Center.
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View MoreUtah's West Nile virus detections have surged to 296 positive mosquito samples statewide — nearly eight times last year's total — and the Davis Mosquito Abatement District has confirmed the virus in local traps serving Bountiful, Woods Cross, North Salt Lake, and Farmington.
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View MoreDavid Job Smith, 28, of Bountiful was arrested Friday, July 31, after allegedly traveling to Herriman to meet someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl for sex; the "girl" was an undercover officer. Smith faces three felony charges in Davis County District Court.
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View MoreA Davis County Commission work session packet reveals the $3.2 billion FrontRunner 2X expansion will temporarily close Pages Lane in Woods Cross for about two months, relocate Barton-Stone Creek near 1600 North, and affect 4,260 feet of corridor in North Salt Lake, while commissioners prepare to discuss a potential new local sales tax to fund the project.
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View MoreA Heat Advisory covers Bountiful, Woods Cross, North Salt Lake, and Farmington through Monday night as a stalled heat dome pushes daytime highs into the 100s all week, with mid-100s and potential record-breaking temperatures expected by the weekend of August 1-2.
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View MoreThe American Red Cross declared its second-ever national blood crisis on Monday, July 27, with Type O positive supplies below a one-day supply and nearly 45 Utah hospitals relying on Red Cross blood. South Davis County residents who donate by Friday, July 31, receive a Fandango movie ticket.
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View MoreBountiful's Ordinance 2026-04 bans personal fireworks in eastern hillside zones during the July 22–25 Pioneer Day window, while Farmington restricts areas east of Main Street; here's a neighborhood-level guide to legal hours and restricted boundaries.
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View MoreFarmington City Council considered an ordinance on Tuesday, July 21, requiring automatic fire sprinkler systems in new homes that meet specific size, access, or wildfire-risk thresholds; the vote outcome has not been confirmed because meeting minutes have not yet been posted online.
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View MoreSouth Davis Metro Fire and its partner cities extended the personal fireworks ban through Saturday, July 25, citing extreme drought and wildfire danger across Bountiful, Centerville, West Bountiful, Woods Cross, and North Salt Lake.
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