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‘Office’ star to speak at Weber State University spring commencement

OGDEN — A star of one of the most quotable sitcoms of the last 20 years is coming to Ogden. On Friday, Weber State University announced in a press release that comedian Rainn Wilson — who appeared as Dwight Schrute in the American version of "The Office" — will headline WSU's spring ...

South Ogden man seeking allowance of backyard chickens in city

SOUTH OGDEN — A South Ogden man has taken up what has been a hot-button issue in local municipalities — the allowance (or lack thereof) of backyard chickens within his city's boundaries. Brian Smith launched an online petition with the aim of legalizing the keeping of birds like chickens, ...

Easter egg hunts occurring in Weber-Davis area beginning this week

Easter Sunday is less than two weeks away — it falls on March 31, to be exact. As such, thousands of eggs will be up for grabs at Easter egg hunts and other holiday-themed events in the Ogden area beginning this weekend. In an effort to serve families looking for the event nearest to them, ...

Romney asks: What can Congress do to stop the ‘scourge’ of fentanyl?

Is there a single lever Congress can pull to stifle the fentanyl-fueled opioid crisis in the U.S.? That was the theme of Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney’s line of questioning on Wednesday during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee meeting. The short answer is ...

Teen motorcyclist dies following collision in Farr West intersection

FARR WEST — A teenager is dead as a result of injuries suffered in a motorcycle collision that occurred Tuesday. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, the 17-year-old male was riding a Kawasaki motorcycle at approximately 11:04 a.m. Tuesday when he crashed into a trailer that was being ...

Will Utah’s new housing experiment actually make a difference?

Even though Gov. Spencer Cox and his office initially had their own ideas about what lawmakers should do about Utah’s housing affordability crisis this year, the 2024 Legislative Session ended with a different approach. And the governor said he likes the new plan even more. “I’m ...

Utah Poison Control Center preaches safety during awareness week

Since 1954, the Utah Poison Control Center has handled over 2 million cases. This week, coinciding with National Poison Control Week, UPCC also is celebrating its 70th anniversary. “The milestone of our 70th anniversary is a great time to reflect on the past and look to the future,” UPCC ...