<strong>Thumbs up & down:</strong> While it’s unfortunate that it’s taken as severe declines as Utah has seen, at least the governor and state are now paying attention to the problem of our teacher shortage. On Wednesday Gov. Herbert held a press ...

There’s work to be done in addressing Utah’s increasing rates of one particular violent crime.According to new data released last week by the Utah Department of Public Safety in its annual <a ...

<em>Who deserves praise, criticism in Northern Utah this week?</em><strong>THUMBS DOWN:</strong> The behavior of former Weber County commissioners seems suspect after a policy was debated by a different set of commissioners this week, and ...

This week residents of this great nation have mourned the death of former presidential candidate and Arizona Sen. John McCain, with statements and gestures of honor coming from all kinds regardless of party or camp.We were touched by the words he left to be read after his departing, shared by ...

<strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> It’s important that Ogden City Council continue to work on and plan for Ogden’s future water needs and the infrastructure that will require. According to a Standard-Examiner report, since Ogden’s last culinary water plan was adopted ...

<strong>THUMBS UP:</strong> It’s great to continue to see Utah’s economy performing well, and that unemployment rates, specifically in Northern Utah counties, are improving year over year as well. Morgan County saw a jump of employment increases by 11.5 ...