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Gov. Cox helps launch initiative meant to help military veterans caught up in the legal system

Gov. Cox helps launch initiative meant to help military veterans caught up in the legal system

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox and other officials launched a new initiative to help military veterans caught up in the legal system in Weber, Davis and Morgan counties.
New Ogden Valley city comes into being as leaders mull taxes to help the locale operate

New Ogden Valley city comes into being as leaders mull taxes to help the locale operate

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The new Weber County city in the Ogden Valley has come into being as leaders mull taxes to help it operate and prep for meetings with the public on Monday.
Man sentenced to jail, deportation in attempted murder of his wife in Ogden

Man sentenced to jail, deportation in attempted murder of his wife in Ogden

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 10:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

An apparent immigrant in the country illegally has been sentenced to jail and faces deportation in the attempted killing of his wife last June in Ogden.
'Every win matters': Family holds onto hope after 6-year-old Pleasant View boy hit by car

'Every win matters': Family holds onto hope after 6-year-old Pleasant View boy hit by car

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Community rallies around family of boy hit by car in Pleasant View.
Ogden man renewed lapsed insurance 10 minutes after crash, charges say

Ogden man renewed lapsed insurance 10 minutes after crash, charges say

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man faces a felony count of fraud accusing him of renewing his lapsed insurance coverage just minutes after he got into an accident.
Former 9-term congressman Rob Bishop running for Utah legislative seat

Former 9-term congressman Rob Bishop running for Utah legislative seat

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop said he intends to return to Utah politics with a 2026 campaign for state Legislature to fill a House seat left vacant by the resignation of state Rep. Matt Gwynn.
Utah lawmaker to resign as daughter recovers after being hit by truck

Utah lawmaker to resign as daughter recovers after being hit by truck

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 3:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Matthew Gwynn plans to resign in March to spend more time with his family as his daughter recovers from injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle earlier this year.
Orem man sentenced to at least 25 years in prison for sodomy on a child

Orem man sentenced to at least 25 years in prison for sodomy on a child

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 6:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem man was sentenced to a term of 25 years to life in prison on Wednesday for sodomy on a child stemming from a July 11 incident in West Haven.
Weber County shelter to serve as homeless warming center; search continues for permanent site

Weber County shelter to serve as homeless warming center; search continues for permanent site

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 28 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The dining hall at a Weber County homeless shelter will serve as an emergency warming center this winter as officials continue the search for a permanent site.
Ogden man charged with 15 crimes stemming from antisemitic threats, homemade bombs

Ogden man charged with 15 crimes stemming from antisemitic threats, homemade bombs

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 27 - 7:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man faces 14 felony counts stemming from antisemitic threats he allegedly made and possession of six homemade bombs and parts for four more.
6-year-old pinned under vehicle after crash in Pleasant View

6-year-old pinned under vehicle after crash in Pleasant View

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 26 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 6-year-old boy was hospitalized after being hit by a car Friday night in Pleasant View.
Weber State University seeking public input in search for next president

Weber State University seeking public input in search for next president

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly two months after Brad Mortensen was announced as Utah State University's next president, Weber State University is seeking the public's input in its presidential search.
North Ogden Divide to get gates to enable closure for avalanches in bad weather

North Ogden Divide to get gates to enable closure for avalanches in bad weather

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 7:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

The North Ogden Divide, the mountainous road east of North Ogden, will install gates to close in the event of avalanches or hazardous driving conditions.
Man arrested with homemade bombs after making antisemitic threats, police say

Man arrested with homemade bombs after making antisemitic threats, police say

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 24 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police found multiple homemade bombs and an assault rifle in the home of an Ogden man they say made antisemitic threats online.
Centerville man sentenced for attempted obstruction in deadly Weber County shooting case

Centerville man sentenced for attempted obstruction in deadly Weber County shooting case

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Centerville man has been sentenced for attempted obstruction of justice in a case tied to a deadly Aug. 31 shooting in western Weber County.
New trails open at 27th Street trailhead in Ogden

New trails open at 27th Street trailhead in Ogden

Robert Williamson for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new paved trailhead east of 27th Street in Ogden will soon be open and available to the general public.
Judge sentences man to 120 days in jail on fentanyl distribution charge

Judge sentences man to 120 days in jail on fentanyl distribution charge

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Weber County judge sentenced a man to 120 days in jail on a fentanyl distribution charge and said he can be released to federal immigration officials after 90 days of the term.
Weber County judge dismisses sexual abuse charge against man who died

Weber County judge dismisses sexual abuse charge against man who died

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Weber County judge has dismissed a sexual abuse charge against a man because the man died months before the charge was filed.
Fighter jets to fast sleds: Weber State advanced materials lab could give USA sleds the edge

Fighter jets to fast sleds: Weber State advanced materials lab could give USA sleds the edge

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 7:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Weber State University's MARS lab is working on developing new technology that could allow U.S. skeleton and bobsled athletes to go even faster ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games.