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(AP Photo/The News Tribune, Lui Kit Wong, Pool) The family escorts the casket of Charlies and Braden Powell after a funeral Saturday in Tacoma, Wash. The boys died Feb. 5, 2012, when their father, Josh Powell, set fire to the home he was living in while they visited. Powell had been a person of interest in the 2009 disappearance of his wife Susan.

Family, teachers remember Powell boys at Washington funeral

Last updated Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 6:47pm

TACOMA, Wash. — The family of missing Utah woman Susan Powell thanked police, social workers, teachers and everyone who cared about her two sons at a funeral Saturday for the boys who were killed by their father in a gas-fueled blaze.

The boys’ grandfather Chuck Cox also thanked people of all faiths who had prayed for 7-year-old Charlie and 5-year-old Braden after they died.

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Utah politicians want recognition for Ogden police

Mike McFall Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, January 27, 2012 - 8:14am

OGDEN -- Utah politicians from here to Washington D.C., are using legislation to recognize the sacrifice of the officers involved in the Jan. 4 Jackson Avenue shooting.

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Olympic memories - Sharon Kerkman

Sharon Kerkman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 12:17am

Standard-Examiner readers were invited to share their 2002 Winter Olympic memories:

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Olympic memories - Stu and Marnie Boyd

Stu Boyd Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 12:23am

Standard-Examiner readers were invited to share their 2002 Winter Olympic memories:

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Olympic memories - Naomi Anson

Naomi Anson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 12:27am

Standard-Examiner readers were invited to share their favorite 2002 Winter Olympic memories:

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Olympic memories - Dave Weaver

Dave Weaver Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 12:45am

Standard-Examiner readers were invited to share their favorite 2002 Winter Olympic memories:

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Fire at Ogden duplex displaces family of 4

Dave Greiling Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9:38pm

OGDEN -- Fire caused an estimated $40,000 damage Friday morning to a duplex at 1028 Capitol St.

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Monday talk at WSU about single moms

Nancy Van Valkenburg Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9:32pm

OGDEN -- Weber State University's Women's Center will host "Monday Muffins and Single Moms -- Love Abounds for Yourself and Your Kids."

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Clerk seeks help for Feb. 14 weddings

Mike McFall Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9:35pm

OGDEN -- The Weber County Clerk's Office is asking the public to help make at least four weddings it's officiating extra-special.

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Let the games begin, but let someone else foot the bill

Charles F. Trentelman Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9:48pm

Gov. Gary Herbert announced Wednesday he is forming an exploratory committee to look into bidding for the 2022 or 2026 Olympic Winter Games because, really, weren't the 2002 Games grand?

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Ogden to study water rates

Mitch Shaw Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9:29pm

OGDEN -- As the Ogden City Council continues its comprehensive study of water rates, several public meetings have been scheduled.

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Volunteers help build a home for military veteran Isaac Jensen on Friday in West Point.

Honoring a hero with a home of his own

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 10:46pm

WEST POINT -- There was only one thought going through Army Cpl. Isaac Jensen's mind as he laid in a hospital bed in Iraq.

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Suspect arrested on child porn charges

Michael McFall Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9:51pm

OGDEN -- Jason Knudsen, 33, was arrested late Thursday on suspicion of possessing child pornography.

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Pleasant View planning vacancies attract 14

Terrie L. Stephenson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9:26pm

PLEASANT VIEW -- The turnout of residents wanting to serve on the planning commission was "unbelievable," Mayor Doug Clifford said.

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Dr. Hans Jenkins and war veteran Isaac Jensen discuss construction plans as volunteers help build a house for Jensen on Friday in West Point.

Ogden doctor spends his time caring for vets and their families

Jamie Lampros Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 10:19pm

OGDEN -- After spending four years transporting and caring for wounded military members in the Middle East, Dr. Hans Jenkins decided to continue helping those who he said have sacrificed so much.

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