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Firefighter treated and pets resuscitated after house fire in Farr West
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Aug. 8 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
A firefighter was treated and released and pets living in a house that caught fire in Farr West had to be resuscitated by responders on Friday.

'Fervor on both sides': Proposed 54.9% tax hike in Roy prompting strong debate
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 8 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
A proposed 54.9% tax hike in Roy, needed, backers say, to keep city workers' wages competitive, is prompting intense debate in the Weber County city.

FrontRunner double-tracking project is now closer to receiving $1.3B federal grant
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 7 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
The Federal Transit Administration advanced the FrontRunner 2X project to the final approvals phase to expand tracks the FrontRunner corridor, allowing for trains as often as every 15 minutes.

Smithfield man gets up to five years more imprisonment in sexual abuse case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
A Smithfield man has been sentenced to up to five years imprisonment in a sexual abuse case, which will be added to his lengthy prison term in a separate case.

'Story of contribution': Longtime Mexican restaurant operator honored with key to Ogden
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Javier Chavez Sr., operator of a small chain of Mexican restaurants, received a key to Ogden from the mayor for his business efforts and contributions to the city.

Video shows fire threatening building in Riverdale along I-84
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 2:08 p.m. | Save Story
A fire spread to the surrounding trees on I-84 in Riverdale on Thursday, threatening an American First Credit Union building. Four different fires blazed along the freeway, which was closed to fight the flames.

Weber County leaders interested in nuclear power potential, host symposium on topic
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Weber County leaders are interested in potential use of nuclear power in the county and hosted a symposium on the topic featuring numerous experts in the field.

Ogden Regional Medical Center NICU expansion to bring more beds, support for families
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated Aug. 6 - 6:31 a.m. | Save Story
Ogden Regional Medical Center has broken ground on a major NICU expansion. The project will add private patient suites, bring in new technology and a Ronald McDonald family room.

Ogden officials compromise to preserve part of ex-school property as green space
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 2:48 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden leaders reached a compromise on the future of a vacant school property — part will be kept as open space and the rest will be sold for development.

South Ogden man fights for second chance through liver and bone marrow donations
Mike Anderson, KSL | Updated Aug. 5 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
Quinn Schiffman said a stranger saved his life through organ donation. Now his little sister is helping make sure he stays alive.

67 Utah taxing entities seeking $93.58M in tax hikes between them, taxpayers group says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
A total of 67 Utah taxing entities are seeking $93.58 million in property tax hikes between them, and hearings on the varied proposals go through Aug. 27.

Teen admits to murder in deadly shooting at Weber County street racing competition
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 3 - 7:27 p.m. | Save Story
A teen admitted to murder in a deadly shooting last year at a Weber County street racing competition and will be held in a juvenile detention facility until he's 25.

Ogden man sentenced to up to 5 years in prison for stabbing
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 3 - 1:51 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man was sentenced to up to five years imprisonment in the non-fatal stabbing of another man last March.

Intense Ogden Valley name debate ends, for now, with leaders opting to maintain the status quo
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 2 - 8:37 a.m. | Save Story
The intense debate over the name of the new Weber County locale has ended, for now, with city leaders opting to stick with Ogden Valley.

Explore '801 Day' at these 8+1 outdoor gems
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 31 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
"801 Day" is coming in hot this year, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything to do outside to celebrate it.

Human remains found in 2012 in Roy identified
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted July 28 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
A badly decomposed body found in 2012 in Roy has been identified as a Florida man thanks to DNA testing.

Man injured in Washington Terrace fire dies, children say
Dan Rascon and Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated July 28 - 5:48 p.m. | Save Story
A man injured in the fire that edged close to Washington Terrace on Monday has died, his children say, as the probe into the blaze continues.

Washington Terrace fire torches 45 acres, forces home evacuations
Tim Vandenack and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated July 27 - 8:12 p.m. | Save Story
A fire in an undeveloped area south of Washington Terrace torched around 45 acres, forced the evacuation of a nearby neighborhood and damaged a home.


