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Weber County election season isn’t over yet, not by a long shot

OGDEN — Maybe there aren't as many political signs out there following the end of primary voting on Sept. 5. But it's still political season. In fact, the campaigning across Weber County may now get more intense with more seats up for grabs in more locales than ahead of the primary. ...

Hooper energy tax, expected to generate $510K a year, spurs backlash from some

HOOPER — Hooper residents will soon see a new charge on their electricity and natural gas bills in response to local leaders' moves to bolster revenue entering city coffers. It's got some people shaking their heads, upset over the prospect of paying more taxes and unhappy with how city ...

Schultz, a ‘strong conservative,’ to seek top House post

HOOPER — Utah Rep. Mike Schultz, a Hooper Republican and the House majority leader, has his sights set on the top leadership post in the body. With current House Speaker Brad Wilson to step down on Nov. 15 as he launches a bid for the U.S. Senate, Schultz — a self-described "strong ...

Brad Wilson to step down as Utah House speaker, edging toward US Senate bid

SALT LAKE CITY — It looks like House Speaker Brad Wilson, a Kaysville Republican, will, in fact, be making a bid for a seat in the U.S. Senate next year. He announced Monday morning that he'd be resigning his House seat and the speakership effective Nov. 15. He didn't specify a reason, but ...

Public invited to discuss progress on Union Station Neighborhood concept

OGDEN — The Ogden community is continuing to get a chance to shape the future of Ogden Union Station and the campus around it. Wednesday evening, the public is invited to a discussion about development plans from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Union Station. This marks the second discussion meeting for ...

Master plan for Ogden’s Union Station sparking concerns, criticism

OGDEN — Questions and concerns simmer as the Ogden City Council mulls the master plan meant as a starting point for redevelopment of Union Station and the land around it. The Ogden Union Station Campus Master Plan, as it's called, provides an outline for redevelopment of the 29.6-acre ...

Andersen to face Myers in Ogden City Council race after Gale’s departure

OGDEN — A day after the departure of an Ogden City Council candidate, election officials have confirmed a new matchup in the race. Levi Andersen, who finished in third place in last week's primary, will face frontrunner Shaun Myers in the November contest for the board's at-large seat C ...