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Weber County inmate’s death underscores challenges of fighting jail suicide

OGDEN — In his last court appearance on Feb. 28, 2022, Joey Conrad — then an inmate at the Weber County Jail — was adamant. "I'm not going to plead guilty to no felony, your honor," he told 2nd District Court Judge Ronald Russell. He had gone into the pretrial conference that day ...

Weber Basin Water Conservancy District seeks second tax hike in a row

Officials in the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, the water supplier serving five Northern Utah counties, are seeking a 29.9% property tax hike, faced with millions of dollars in upgrades to aging infrastructure. The proposed increase for 2023 to $22.92 million in collections in the ...

Ogden group seeking back-to-school supplies, hosting skating event

OGDEN — A new community group is hosting a gathering to collect back-to-school supplies for those in need. Free skating at Neptune Skating Rink in Ogden is also part of the deal. The Four 1 & All's Night of Nostalgia, as it's dubbed, goes from 6 p.m. to midnight on Friday at Neptune, ...

Events to highlight local political candidates next week

There will be two opportunities next week for the public to hear from local candidates for elected office. On Thursday, Weber State University will be holding a meet-and-greet with all candidates from around Weber County. The event will be held in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms on the WSU ...

Brain tumor and back again: WSU graduate reflects on long road to graduation

OGDEN — Tess Wunderlich was shocked to learn the intense pain in her neck was being caused by a brain tumor. In 2016, she began having pain in her neck, so she tried treating it with massage therapy and chiropractic treatments. When the pain became unbearable in 2018, she visited an urgent ...

Testimony over in Liam Gale trial, closing arguments still to come

OGDEN — Testimony has concluded in the trial of Liam Gale, charged with aggravated murder in the Christmas Day shooting in 2020 that left Trevor Martin dead. What's more, 2nd District Court Judge Camille Neider on Friday went through jury instructions with the nine jurors who have been ...

Officials celebrate ribbon-cutting on long-sought Ogden Express route

OGDEN — A key transportation element is nearly ready for utilization by the general public, but first came a celebration of the accomplishment. On Wednesday, local, state and federal dignitaries — along with several dozen onlookers — were on hand at The Junction for the ribbon-cutting ...

Roy man charged in January crash that killed a minor in his car

OGDEN — A Roy man faces a felony count of negligent driving resulting in a death for a crash earlier this year that killed a minor in his car and injured several others. Weber County prosecutors on Wednesday filed 12 charges in all against Cornelius Flores, 31, stemming from the Jan. 14 ...