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Aaron Perry attempting to return home in run to be Davis County sheriff

Aaron Perry is trying to return home in his bid to become the next Davis County sheriff. “I personally feel like the agency you start with, if you've been there for a while, is home,” he said. “It's the agency that took a chance on me. It's the agency that sent me through the police ...

Around Utah: Flags in Utah to fly at half-staff for Memorial Day

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the state of Utah to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities in recognition of Memorial Day. Flags should be lowered to the half-staff position beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, May 25, 2026, and remain ...

Volunteer opportunities available at local organizations

If you are interested in volunteering and do not see what interests you, please call us as we have many more opportunities available and will help you find what interests you and best uses your skills. If your organization is in need of volunteers, please give us a call at 801-625-3777 or ...

Governor declares drought emergency as Utah dips into reservoir ‘savings’

Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency Thursday, noting every county is in a state of severe or extreme drought after a dry winter marked by record warmth robbed Utah of its snowpack and left rivers and streams running low. The declaration opens the door for farmers and ranchers to ...

Weber State University alum Chris Mallett named WSU President

OGDEN — Chris Mallett was once a student at Weber State University. As of August 1, 2026, he will have a new title at WSU: President. Meeting on the Weber State Campus Thursday morning, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) unanimously selected Mallett as the university's next ...

This wildfire season could be hotter, drier and pricer, Utah officials say

The 2026 wildfire season is shaping up to be not just hotter and drier but also more expensive after the cost of gasoline soared in the three months since the Iran war began. Usually, when state officials refer to “fuel” in wildland firefighting, they’re talking about grass, brush and ...