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Weber County inland port plans get OK despite critics' worries; foe warns of legal action
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Updated May 20 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Inland Port Authority board approved the Weber County inland port proposal despite concerns of foes who worry the development plans could harm wetlands.
After decades of use, Utah military parting ways with harmful firefighting foam
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted May 18 - 10:20 p.m. | Save Story
With an Oct. 1 deadline looming, Hill Air Force Base and the Utah National Guard have been working to swap out their old firefighting foam with a newer, safer product.
After years of efforts, monument to Ogden's Bingham Fort neighborhood to be dedicated
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden leaders and Bingham Fort residents will gather to dedicate a memorial focused on the history of the area, the latest of many initiatives to recall the zone's unique past.
'Live Your Dash 5K and fun run' planned in memory of beloved Weber County Attorney Dee Smith
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted May 17 - 11:12 a.m. | Save Story
A 5K is being held at Friendship Park in South Ogden in memory of Dee Smith, a Weber County attorney who was beloved by the community.
Suspect in Utah cold case back in prison on unrelated parole violation
Dave Cawley, KSL Podcasts | Posted May 17 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
A registered sex offender who spent more than 30 years in prison for sexually assaulting multiple women in Ogden during the 1980s is back in custody, after four years on parole.
Weber County inland port proponents defend effort, point to job creation and wetlands plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Proponents of the Weber County inland port proposal defended the plans in response to questions and concerns put forward at a listening session with the public.
Food for thought: How understanding date labels can prevent food waste
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV | Posted May 16 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
The USDA estimates we toss out 30-40% of our food purchases, even though much of it is perfectly safe to eat. Decoding date labels could help you bust inflation.
Ogden offers $1K reward for info leading to arrest in park vandalism cases
Eliza Pace and Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted May 16 - 9:10 a.m. | Save Story
Ogden is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of any individual involved in vandalism in Ogden parks.
'A forest of dead trees': University of Utah study looks at new insect killing Utah's fir trees
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 7:43 a.m. | Save Story
A small, invasive insect that can only travel via wind or by latching onto birds and other animals is setting up shop within Utah's long-stressed conifer forests and wrecking havoc on some portions of the state's subalpine fir population.
Roy man, 70, sent to prison for killing his wife, living with body for days
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Updated May 15 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
Dave Richard Meyer was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to killing his wife. Meyer told police his wife had been asking him to relieve her of chronic pain but her family disagrees.
Weber County inland port critics reiterate worries, speak out as potential decision looms
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 6:21 a.m. | Save Story
Weber County inland port project critics worry they won't have enough time to speak at a planned meeting on the plans and are reiterating their concerns as a potential decision looms.
Man pleads guilty to stabbing Ogden man 17 times
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted May 14 - 1:29 p.m. | Save Story
A man pleaded guilty Monday to stabbing a man in his face and neck 17 times near the Lantern House homeless shelter in Ogden, leaving him critically injured.
Western Weber County wetlands focus of protection plan as inland port proposal moves forward
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 9:23 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Inland Port Authority officials have crafted plans to protect the wetlands of western Weber County in conjunction with a proposed inland port development project in the area.
2 runaway juveniles suspected of causing a barn fire in Riverdale, police say
Michael Houck, KSL-TV | Updated May 13 - 1:21 p.m. | Save Story
Two juveniles who escaped a youth rehabilitation center in Riverdale are in police custody after allegedly causing a massive barn fire Friday.
Minority candidates buck conventional political wisdom, say GOP aligns with their beliefs
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Latinos and Blacks have historically aligned with the Democratic Party, but some in Utah are starting to shift to the conservative cause and the Republican Party.
Utah sheriffs tour U.S.-Mexico border: 'What does happen there does impact Utah'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 12 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
Sheriffs from Weber, Utah and Kane counties recently visited the U.S.-Mexico border amid worries about the local impact of the surge in undocumented immigrants entering the country.
Utah railroad museum gets Western Pacific engine; Merci boxcar getting rehabbed
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 11 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State Railroad Museum officials added a Western Pacific engine to the collection while the dilapidated Merci boxcar is now in Wyoming for restoration efforts.
Rapper NBA Youngboy bound over for trial in Logan; bail set at $100K
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted May 11 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
Rapper YoungBoy, who has a mansion near Huntsville, waived a preliminary hearing in Logan on prescription fraud charges Thursday. A judge set bail at $100,000.
