LAYTON — Beth Martin knows a thing or two about perseverance. Despite challenges presented by her dyslexia and ADHD, the Layton resident pushed forward with her dream of becoming a registered nurse, finally completing the task in February. It was a moment 20 years in the making for the ...
WEST HAVEN — A new elementary school that is being constructed in Weber County has officially received its name and mascot. The Weber School District Board of Education was presented with several options from a naming committee for the school, located at approximately 5000 W. 3300 South in ...
SALT LAKE CITY — Gun violence prevention advocates who gathered Monday at the Utah State Capitol called on Gov. Spencer Cox to veto legislation that they said could place children in harm's way by training more teachers to carry firearms on campus. The bill funding tactical training for ...
Another bill that could open the door to religion in Utah schools is making its way through the Utah Legislature. The Utah House on Friday voted 56-13 to pass HB514, a bill that would give school districts the option to allow volunteer chaplains in their schools to help provide emotional ...
The Utah Legislature has approved a bill expanding on a 2022 law that allows parents to challenge “sensitive materials” in schools, making it easier to prohibit “criminally indecent or pornographic” books statewide if they’re banned in a handful of school districts or charter ...
OGDEN — Social media use, and the potentially harmful impact it can make on young people, has been a hot-button issue in Utah. Last year, the state's Legislature passed restrictions on how Utah minors access and use social media platforms. More recently, Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre ...
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Legislature on Thursday voted to censure a conservative member of the state Board of Education whose social media post questioning the gender of a high school basketball player triggered threats against the girl and led state officials to call for the board member's ...
Former President Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien commended Utah lawmakers on Monday for a handful of bills aimed at strengthening national security during a news conference where he railed against the dangers of Chinese influence. The Chinese government is ...
OGDEN — Students at Weber State University are playing a significant role in the development and management of Grow Ogden, a community farm located near the First Presbyterian Church of Ogden at 880 E. 28th St. The plot serves as the pilot farm for the nonprofit Eden Streets, which seeks ...
OGDEN — Black History Month 2024 is in full swing at Weber State University. The institution is celebrating the month with a number of special events putting a spotlight on the culture, experiences and contributions of African Americans. “As February unfolds, we honor and celebrate the ...
