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Ogden car wash plans at ex-Jake’s Over the Top site come up for debate

OGDEN — When news emerged last month that the popular Jake's Over the Top restaurant would be closing, the response was swift and strong. Many lamented the turn of events, recalling with nostalgia prior excursions to the eatery, the milkshakes that made the locale near the Weber State ...

Utah leaders look to Israel to help save the Great Salt Lake

Editor's note: This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative, a solutions journalism initiative that partners news, education and media organizations to help inform people about the plight of the Great Salt Lake — and what can be done to make a difference before it is ...

Luis Lopez won’t run for Ogden City Council in 2023

Ogden City Councilperson Luis Lopez (At-Large) is stepping away from the body after two terms. Citing dueling obligations and the capability of others to take on his seat, Lopez confirmed to the Standard-Examiner Friday that he will not seek reelection this year. "I have a lot of ...

Ogden officials discuss Marshall White Center construction timeline

OGDEN — A rebuild of a major public space in Ogden now seems on track to begin soon. During a work session Tuesday, the Ogden City Council was briefed on where the city is on plans for moving forward with construction on the replacement of the Marshall White Center. The meeting covered ...

Utah judge to rule next week on state abortion clinic ban

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Planned Parenthood Association of Utah argued in court on Friday that a ban on abortion clinics would "functionally eliminate" abortion access if implemented next week as scheduled. After hearing arguments from attorneys representing Utah and abortion providers, ...

Cameras to livestream water levels across Utah, Gov. Cox announces

Effective immediately, anyone with an internet connection can go online and check flood levels in Utah rivers and creeks. Gov. Spencer Cox joined American Fork Mayor Brad Frost and LiveView Technologies CEO Ryan Porter on Wednesday to announce the implementation of 24/7 monitoring cameras to ...

Ex-Ogden Police Chief Jon Greiner to run for mayor, cites experience

OGDEN — Former Ogden police chief, state senator and Ogden-Hinckley Airport manager Jon Greiner is hoping to return to public service. He retired in 2019 as airport manager but has joined the contingent running for mayor of Ogden, citing the experience he's gleaned in his varied roles. "I'm ...

Cox signs new water-related legislation, speaks rosily about GSL

Editor’s note: This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative, a solutions journalism initiative that partners news, education and media organizations to help inform people about the plight of the Great Salt Lake — and what can be done to make a difference before it ...

Ogden’s Historic 25th Street getting new asphalt surface

OGDEN — Historic 25th Street is getting a little love. Ogden road crews are giving the high-profile commercial street — home to numerous restaurants, bars and other shops — a new surface. The work on the two-block section between Wall and Grant avenues started Tuesday and, weather ...