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Public SafetyAs Other States and the Military Revive the Controversial Execution Method, Including a Planned Execution at Fort Hood, Utah Is Urged to Draw on Its Unique Experience to Lead a National Discussion.
Hill AFB & MilitaryDefense Contractor Reports Nearly $110 Billion in Outstanding Orders, with B-2 Spirit Bomber Maintenance Continuing at Hill Air Force Base for Several Years.
Local NewsA Lawsuit Filed by the Trump Administration Against Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Which Sought Sensitive Private Information of Utah Voters, Has Been Dismissed.
City & CountyThe Southern Utah Community Is Converting Unused State-Owned Land From UDOT Into Stable, Low-Cost Homes for Veterans, a Model Officials Hope Could Inspire Similar Projects Across Utah.
Local NewsThe U.s. Department of Justice Will Deploy Observers to Polling Places, a Move Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson Learned About as Her Office Withholds Private Voter Data From the Federal Agency.
City & CountyAdvantage Services, Which Provides Essential Community Services and Jobs for Vulnerable Populations, Needs $750,000 by November 1 to Avoid Complete Closure.
Public SafetyThe Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission Advised Against Retaining Judge Nelson for the 2026 Ballot, Citing Concerns Over Legal Skills and Temperament, but He Will Remain on It.
Schools & Weber StateThe Davis School District and Former Principal Are Named as Defendants, with Former Students Claiming Officials Failed to Discipline Boys Sharing Explicit Images Online.
Hill AFB & MilitaryNorthrop Grumman's New 845,000-Square-Foot East Gate Three Facility in Layton, Adjacent to Hill Air Force Base, Will Support a National Effort to Increase B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Output by 25 Percent.
Weather & RoadsState Wildlife Officials Urge Vigilance on Roads Starting November 1, Citing Shorter Daylight Hours, Deer Migration, and Mating Season.
Public SafetyNew Dates Have Been Set for Ryan Bate, Accused in the 2025 Deaths of Two Tremonton-Garland Police Officers and the Injury of a Weber County Deputy.
Local NewsThe 80,000-Square-Foot Facility Is Slated to Open in Spring 2028, Bringing New Neurology and Urology Services to Weber County.
City & CountyThe 193-Unit Development Received a $17 Million Private-Activity Bond and Aims to Provide 100% Affordable Homes for Residents Earning 60 Percent or Less of Area Median Income.
CommunityKeller, a Long-Time Painter for Hadley Brothers Painting and an Avid Outdoorsman, Was Remembered by Family for His Humor, Grit, and Wisdom.
Public SafetyChristian Elias Antonio Ruiz, 18, Received One to 15 Years in Prison for Manslaughter in Connection with the 2025 Incident That Killed Jesus Cuadras Garcia and Injured Two Others.
Schools & Weber StateA Legislative Audit Revealed Weber State University Paid a Professor $175,000 to Leave After Claims of Purchase Card Misuse, Highlighting Broader Issues in Tenured Faculty Accountability Across Utah's Public Colleges.
Schools & Weber StateA Recent Legislative Audit Found Public Universities Struggle to Address Underperforming Faculty and Have Used Costly Separation Agreements in Cases of Misconduct, Prompting Calls for Legislative Review.
Local NewsA Panel Including Elizabeth Smart and Local Lawmakers Met in Ogden to Press for an Easily Remembered Number to Aid Sexual Abuse and Trafficking Survivors.
Schools & Weber StateCandidate Jodi B. Kennedy Outlines Her Priorities for Fiscal Stewardship, Academic Growth, and Workforce Strategy, Drawing on Decades of Experience Within the Weber School District.
CommunityFrom Scenic Drives and Challenging Hikes to Spooky Concerts and Vintage Markets, Residents Have Numerous Options to Enjoy the Autumn Season Across Ogden, Weber County, and Beyond.
CommunityResidents Can Find Discounted Entertainment, Scenic Drives, and Interactive Guides to Local Spooky Displays and Pumpkin Patches Across Northern Utah.
City & CountyJustice Michael Menssen Is Urged to Step Down by Alliance for a Better Utah After Reports He Signed a Petition to Repeal Proposition 4 Before His Appointment to the State's Highest Court.
City & CountyWhile Rocky Mountain Power Demonstrates Mature Cybersecurity, Legislative Auditors Found That Smaller, Municipal Utilities Lack Key Protections and Incident Response Plans, Raising Concerns About Potential Extended Outages Affecting Critical Infrastructure.
Schools & Weber StateA Brady Presidential Distinguished Professor at Weber State University Details Experiences From High School Through Her Career, Emphasizing the Importance of Women Sharing Cautionary Wisdom.
Public SafetyAttorney General Derek Brown Filed a Lawsuit in 3rd District Court to Block the Company From Taking Bets From Utahns, Citing a Century-Old State Prohibition on Gambling.
Public SafetyA Friday Evening Incident Near a Dollar General in Ogden Left a Motorcyclist in Critical Condition, According to Ogden Police.
City & CountyThe Unaffiliated Candidate Emphasizes Independent Leadership and a Focus on Long-Term Planning for the County's Approximately 380,000 Residents.
City & CountyRepublican Candidate Emphasizes the Need for Compromise, Fiscal Responsibility, and Strong Local Government Protections for the District Encompassing Hill Air Force Base and Critical Resources.
SportsThe No. 22 Wildcats Travel to Bozeman This Saturday Following a Home Victory Against Idaho State, While the Bobcats Return Home After a Dominant Road Win.
Local NewsLion Flow Recommends Proactive Heat Tape Installation for Roofs and Gutters Following Early October Storms and a Strengthening El Niño Pattern.
Local NewsA New Statewide Survey by the Utah Foundation Reveals That Residents' Perception of Their Quality of Life Is at an "All-Time Low," Driven Primarily by Concerns Over Housing Costs and Economic Opportunity.
Business & DevelopmentA Smaller Crowd Gathered in Salt Lake City on Saturday to Protest the Trump Administration and Some Utah Republican Leaders, with Many Participants Depositing Their Ballots at a Downtown Drop Box.
Public SafetyMatthew Scott Alder, 43, Faces a Second-Degree Felony Charge in the 2025 Death of Arthur "Afa" Ah Loo at a Salt Lake City No Kings Demonstration.
Local NewsA Preliminary Ruling Blocks the U.s. Forest Service's Relocation, Citing the Department of Agriculture's Likely Violation of Congressional Restrictions.
City & CountyPast Oil Spills in Salt Lake City Highlight Concerns About Water Contamination, Fire Hazards, and Long-Term Health Impacts From Fossil Fuel Transport.
Schools & Weber StateEducators From Canyons School District Join ABC News Correspondent Pierre Thomas to Highlight the Crucial Role of Critical Thinking in Today's Information Landscape.
Outdoors & ResortsA U.s. District Court Judge Has Lifted Stays on Legal Challenges to President Trump’s Reductions of Two National Monuments, Requiring Advance Notice for Ground-Disturbing Activities on Affected Lands.
CommunityHadley, Known for His Work Ethic and Love of Family, Passed Away After a Battle with Cancer.
CommunityIntermountain Health's Downwinders Clinic Is Holding Public Information Meetings and Offering One-On-One Reviews to Help Residents Apply for Federal Compensation Under the Expanded RECA Program.
Local NewsThe Republican Incumbent and His Democratic Challenger Discussed Tariffs, Energy, and the National Debt at Utah State University Weeks Before Ballots Are Due.
City & CountyA Citizen-Led Petition Successfully Placed the Controversial Tax Increase, Approved by City Leaders in August, on the November 3 Ballot.
Hill AFB & MilitaryThe Popular Hill Air Force Base Event, Canceled in 2024 for Operational Reasons, Will Bring the Thunderbirds and an Estimated $50 Million Boost Back to the Davis County Economy.
Public SafetyWith Recent Local Incidents and FBI Data Showing an Increase, Salt Lake County Officials Are Urging Residents to Report Hate Crimes and for Leaders to Take a Stand.
Business & DevelopmentPlans for Massive New Data Centers to Support Artificial Intelligence Are Raising Concerns Among Utah Residents About Their Energy and Water Consumption, Despite Dozens of Smaller Facilities Having Operated for Decades.
Outdoors & ResortsA Five-Day Event, 'Where the Water Was,' Kicked Off Tuesday at the Utah State Capitol to Raise Awareness and Funds for the Great Salt Lake's Water Challenges.
Business & DevelopmentRecent Rain and Snow Offer a Hopeful Outlook for the Coming Growing Season After Challenges of Drought, Frost, and Rising Costs Impacted Crops and Profitability in 2026.
Outdoors & ResortsFollowing a Challenging Previous Season, Significant Early Snowfall Has Been Reported Across Utah's Ski Areas, Leading to Immediate Enthusiasm and Prompting Canyon Road Warnings From Udot.
Public SafetyWest Valley City Police Continue to Investigate the Discovery of a Severed Tongue Following a Reported Fight at an Apartment Complex, Now Believing It Belonged to One of the Assailants.
Public SafetyAn Investigation by the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands Confirms Union Pacific Crews Clearing Vegetation Accidentally Ignited the July 27 Adams Fire, Which Killed an 87-Year-Old Resident.
Local NewsA New State Report Reveals the Most Expensive Adoption in Utah Last Fiscal Year Reached $160,000, Fueling Concerns Over What Critics Call "Adoption Tourism" and Exploitative Practices.
