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Weber State nursing program surpasses 70-year milestone

OGDEN — In September 1953, Weber State University enrolled 36 students into its nursing program. Today, nearly 100 students are enrolled each semester and the nursing school employs 59 faculty and 10 staff members. The program, named the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing, has produced more ...

Child Nutrition Center to serve many roles for Ogden students, staff alike

OGDEN — The Ogden School District has taken a big step in helping its students, especially those in need. On Friday, officials with the district and the MarketStar Foundation gathered to cut the ribbon on the district's new Child Nutrition Center located on the campus of the district ...

Weber State tabs former Northrop Grumman manager to lead MARS Center

CLEARFIELD — Weber State University has picked a manager from Northrop Grumman to lead the school's facility designed to aid in development of materials for the defense industry. Benjamin Garcia is the new executive director of the year-old Miller Advanced Research and Solutions, or MARS, ...

South Ogden JHS fire damages bathroom; student involvement suspected

SOUTH OGDEN — A fire Monday at South Ogden Junior High resulted in damage to a boys bathroom, caused mostly by a sprinkler system, and the decision to release students early from school. "It's suspected that a student or students intentionally set fire to the towel dispenser," reads a South ...

Weber State University achieves 2 major enrollment milestones

OGDEN — Weber State University has a lot to celebrate in 2023. According to a press release, WSU surpassed an enrollment of 30,000 students and its largest enrollment of Hispanic and Latino students. “I’m always eager to see these numbers each year because it gives us a picture of the ...

Ben Lomond HS mountainside emblem gets lighting (at least temporarily)

OGDEN — Being the week of the Iron Horse football game, Ben Lomond High alumni Doug Wimmer figured it was time for the next phase of his efforts to boost his alma mater — illuminating the "BL" lettering on the mountainside above the school. "Just dedicated," he said, alluding to his ...

Weber State to salute alums as part of homecoming week festivities

OGDEN — It's Homecoming Week at Weber State University and several alums are set to be honored. WSU Salutes is set to honor nine distinguished former students. The event will be held at the Val A. Browning Center’s Austad Auditorium at 7 p.m. Friday. Honorees include: Edward and ...