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Low turnout so far for in-person primary election voting in Weber County

OGDEN — Time is ticking down to cast ballots in this year's primary election and officials say that it's been a slow trickle so far. According to Weber County Clerk/Auditor Ricky Hatch, as of mid-afternoon Thursday, only 14% of ballots had been received and fewer than 50 people had taken ...

Lesson to Labor Day revelers: Stay safe out there

Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year. It’s also one of the most dangerous, according to health experts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports Labor Day as the end of the 100 deadliest days of summer. During those 100 days — from Memorial Day to Labor ...

Solution to Utah’s teacher shortage? Group says raise salaries

Each year in Utah, 3,000 teachers leave the profession — and each year, 1,500 to 2,000 students in the state graduate with teaching degrees. That math doesn't work in teachers' favor. The shortage of teachers is an ongoing issue, and in 2019, Envision Utah, a nonprofit organization, created ...

South Ogden man charged with attempted murder in attack

OGDEN — A South Ogden man is charged with attempted murder in an alleged attack on a woman last Sunday. Dennis Nelson, 38, faces the charge, filed by Weber County prosecutors on Wednesday, for allegedly stabbing the woman, who he knew, during an argument at a South Ogden home. Attempted ...

Ogden Valley fire torches 4.5 acres; human involvement suspected

EDEN — A blaze Thursday torched around 4.5 acres of largely open land near the Eden area in the Ogden Valley. Weber Fire District Fire Warden Richard Cooper said a report came in to the fire department around 3 p.m. Thursday of a grass fire in the area of the 3800 block of Eagle Ridge Drive. ...

George Washington HS students make lemonade, learn business principles

OGDEN — Alondra Macias can't say enough good things about Southern Citrus lemonade. "The best price in town. Loved by everyone," said the George Washington High School senior. Isaac Monterrosa, meantime, touts Ludicris Lemonade, named for the rapper and actor. "Nutritious and delicious," ...

Busy Ogden corner gets splash of color with new sculpture

OGDEN — The southwest corner of 25th Street and Washington Boulevard has a new splash of color. A crew of workers on Wednesday installed a public art piece on the corner, "New Range," one of the last steps in the upgrade of the high-traffic location, home to The Corner, the city-owned ...

Ben Nadolski, Taylor Knuth lead in fundraising in Ogden mayoral race

OGDEN — Ogden mayoral hopeful Ben Nadolski led the way in fundraising among the seven contenders, with $103,349.88 in all in donations. Next closest was Taylor Knuth, according to campaign finance reports that were due Tuesday. Knuth had generated $90,632.83 in donations, including ...