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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
2 lawmakers say anti-diversity, equity and inclusion law not meant to prohibit speech on campus
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Katy Hall and Sen. John Johnson, addressing a free speech controversy at Weber State, said HB261 was never meant to prohibit speech on university campuses.
Ogden's Topper Bakery offering speculaas cookies, other Christmas treats after 5-year hiatus
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
Topper Bakery in Ogden is offering its speculaas cookies and other Christmas treats for the first time since a 2021 fire that led to its temporary closure.
Utah's growth experienced a 'significant shift' in 2025. These were the fastest-growing counties
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is still growing, but state demographers say its growth continues to moderate as the number of people moving in is starting to slow down.
Weber County prosecutors hope AI can replicate Joyce Yost's voice in murder case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Weber County prosecutors want to tap artificial intelligence to replicate the voice of Joyce Yost in the upcoming sentencing hearings of her killer, Douglas Lovell.
