Moose On The Loose! Brings Concerns To Park City: KSUB News Summary

Police are alerting the community to beware of moose that are lingering near the base of the Deer Valley Ski Resort. Park City officials are monitoring a group of the animals that show little fear of people or cars along Deer Valley Drive. Police advise motorists to drive slowly past any moose they may encounter. Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources reports the state is home to as many as three thousand moose. The species is the largest animal in the deer family, and may weigh up to twelve hundred pounds and reach a height of six feet at the shoulder.

Four Injured In Wrong Way Driving Crash Near Utah-Arizona Border

The Utah Highway Patrol says four people were injured in a crash involving a wrong-way driver in southwestern Utah. The crash was reported shortly after 3 a.m. yesterday near milepost one on Interstate 15. Investigators say an elderly woman in a Dodge Avenger was traveling south in the northbound lanes of the interstate. She crashed head-on into three teens in a silver Lexus. The highway patrol says the woman may have been disoriented due to her age.

Box Elder Officials Identify Human Remains

Officials know the identify of the 42-year-old person whose skeletal remains were found near the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge almost a week ago. The Box Elder County Sheriff's Office confirms Elijah Peck of Garland was identified as the deceased based on the use of dental records. Police say the investigation into Garland's death is being treated as suspicious. Peck was last seen in May 2023 but was not reported as missing. Deputies are asking that anyone who may be able to shed light on Peck's disappearance and death contact the Box Elder County office.

Two Arrested In Drug Bust Near Cedar City

Two people are facing charges after a traffic stop north of Cedar City earlier this week. A state trooper pulled over a rental car on I-15 near mile marker 65 on Tuesday for following another vehicle too closely. The trooper became suspicious and searched the vehicle, finding about 25 pounds of suspected meth. The man and the woman inside the car are being held in Iron County on charges of possession of drugs with intent to distribute.

General Conference This Weekend

The General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held beginning Saturday in Salt Lake City. In advance of the conference, president Russell M. Nelson says he appreciates being able to attend despite his age. Wilson commented in a social media post on Thursday that while he is nearly a century old, he is grateful for his colleagues and the privilege to serve the Church. Conference sessions on Saturday and Sunday will be broadcast on KSUB.