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The bomb scare in West Bountiful is officially over, and residents are finally cleared to head back home. It was a chaotic situation, but the area is now safe and the explosives have been removed.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 3 the 90 before that.
The city will be investing in new flashing beacon equipment and road painting.
Pedestrians and residents who frequent the downtown area.
Local property owners who will see an increase in their tax burden.
The city is adding new safety features to Main Street, including flashing crosswalk lights and painted speed limits, to help pedestrians cross safely and remind drivers to slow down.
A resident raised concerns about the safety of the Five Points roundabout, suggesting more education on how to navigate it.
The fire district is proposing a tax hike that could affect your property tax bill. This is your chance to hear why they need the money and share your thoughts.
The city is reviewing how much money to allocate to police and fire services to ensure residents stay safe. These budgets cover everything from officer salaries to fire truck maintenance.
Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from West Bountiful home FOX 13 News Utah
Evacuations lifted for West Bountiful neighborhood following explosives arrest FOX 13 News Utah
Mandatory evacuation order lifted for West Bountiful neighborhood after explosives removed KUTV
Update: West Bountiful evacuation lifted; resident jailed after dynamite found on property Gephardt Daily
80-year-old man arrested after police discover explosives in West Bountiful home ABC4 Utah
The city is adding flashing signs and trimming trees at the Mueller Park Road and Bountiful Boulevard intersection to improve safety without creating a 4-way stop.
The city's dispatch center has been chronically short-staffed, leading to excessive overtime and burnout. The proposed AI system aims to handle routine calls so staff can focus on critical emergencies.
Residents are asking the city to adopt policies that limit city cooperation with ICE to protect immigrant families.
Crash forces Bountiful intersection closed as crews repair traffic signals KUTV
Residents are worried about ICE activity in Bountiful and want the city to commit to not working with them to protect immigrant neighbors.
The city is struggling to manage the rise of high-speed e-motorcycles in parks and on streets. The Council is looking at ways to keep kids safe without banning bikes that help people get around.
The police building has faced ongoing HVAC issues, requiring emergency repairs to the cooling tower and a full boiler replacement to keep the facility functional.
A resident requested flashing lights at a specific intersection due to a history of accidents.
Parents and the city are working together to ensure kids can cross the street safely during school construction. The city will fund a temporary crossing guard through the end of the school year.
The city formalized an agreement with Davis County to share the costs and responsibilities for maintaining an armored vehicle used by the SWAT team.
Bountiful City PD: Abducted girl recovered; suspect in custody after multi-agency pursuit Gephardt Daily
Bountiful City PD arrests juvenile after day of aggravated robberies, burglary Gephardt Daily
Body camera shows Bountiful police interaction with man suspected of stealing a USPS truck KSL TV 5
Bountiful police announce arrest in fatal shooting during alleged drug deal Gephardt Daily
Boy suffers broken bones, collapsed lung in Bountiful auto-pedestrian crash kjzz.com
Father killed in West Bountiful auto-pedestrian accident KSL NewsRadio
Crews battle Bountiful house fire Gephardt Daily
DWR euthanizes two healthy cougars caught in Bountiful, here's why kjzz.com
Bountiful Police Locate Missing, Endangered Man KSL TV 5
Bountiful police searching for 2 suspects in 2 crimes Gephardt Daily
Some Bountiful residents opposed to city-backed deer shootings KSL.com
Modernizes a key community building.
This project will bring new housing units to the area, which may change local traffic and density.
Adds a new business to the Village on Main development.
Brings an active tenant to a long-vacant building and includes required landscaping upgrades.
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