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Weber Basin Water prepared to cease fluoridation of drinking water

Utah is slated to become the first state nationwide to ban the addition of fluoride to drinking water systems after House Bill 81, dubbed the "Fluoride Amendments," cleared the Utah Senate on Feb. 21. If signed by Gov. Spencer Cox, the bill will take effect May 7. The bill's verbiage states ...

Dear Utah campaign aims to prevent domestic abuse

A new campaign aims at gathering stories about domestic abuse in an effort to show support for victims, spread awareness and educate the public about the seriousness and frequency of the problem. Dear Utah is a space where victims can share their stories of abuse, healing, survival and the ...

Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah will become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox said he would sign legislation that bars cities and communities from deciding whether to add ...

Wellnest Fertility cuts ribbon on new, state-of-the-art clinic in South Ogden

SOUTH OGDEN — A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Wellnest Fertility, billed as Northern Utah's only full-service fertility clinic, was held in South Ogden on Thursday afternoon. Mayor Russ Porter, city council members and representation from the Ogden-Weber Chamber of ...

Amid US measles outbreaks, Utah officials emphasize vaccination

Over the past month, Texas has been experiencing an outbreak of measles with more than 140 Texans diagnosed and the death of one child. Now it’s been detected in New Mexico. Because of this alarming trend, public health officials at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services are ...