<strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> To the Weber, Davis and Box Elder sheriff's offices for working to prevent COVID-19 in their jails. Civil liberties groups Wednesday dropped most Utah counties from a petition before the Utah Supreme Court that asked for accelerated ...

<strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> To teachers! Theirs has been an especially difficult occupation these last few months. How do you effectively instruct hordes of pupils from afar while your primary means of interaction is a screen? Such a task would leave us feeling like ...

<strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> Friday marked the start of a potentially brighter, less isolated future, as some businesses were allowed to reopen to the public in accordance with the state's latest safety recommendations. On Tuesday, Gov. Gary Herbert announced that he ...

<strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> To the prospect of brighter days before us. Leaders from around Weber, Davis and Morgan counties announced Wednesday a plan to begin scaling back certain restrictions brought about by the widespread coronavirus pandemic, starting May 2. ...

<strong>THUMBS DOWN:</strong> To the increasing tension and discord that seems to be emerging in the debate over development of western Weber County -- whether the unincorporated area should become a new city, part of an existing city or remain as is. The issue ...

<strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> To the IRS for scaling back operations at its Ogden campus to essential services, thus allowing many workers to stay home, at least until April 20. The agency is a big employer here, and the move safeguards workers and helps guard against ...