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New Latino mayor, council members take office, marking step forward for Latino representation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
Jesse Valdez was sworn in as Kearns' new mayor, and several other Latinos took office this month, marking a step forward in representation for Utah's Latino community.
Ogden woman sentenced to 2 years of jail in friend's death from 2025 crash
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 5:47 p.m. | Save Story
Alyssa Palomo has been sentenced to two years of jail stemming from a 2025 crash that killed an occupant of her car.
Life of man killed in South Ogden shooting 'marked by humility, generosity and unwavering love'
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Brandon Kay, who died of gunshot wounds sustained last week in a South Ogden shooting, was a devoted Christian and family man with a strong work ethic.
South Ogden man in ambush-style shooting dies; neighbor now facing murder charge
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 12:17 p.m. | Save Story
One of the two people shot in an ambush-style shooting last week in South Ogden has died and his neighbor is now facing an aggravated murder charge.
Mobile clinic strives to help homeless in Ogden with nonemergency needs
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
The Ogden Fire Department's new mobile outreach clinic began its service this week, aimed at homeless populations around the city, especially those who don't go to area shelters.
Charges: South Ogden man shot 2 neighbors, fired at daughter and police due to 'internal anger'
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A South Ogden man faces attempted aggravated murder charges after allegedly shooting and injuring two neighbors, killing their dog, and firing at his daughter and officers.
Flu cases spike in northern Utah; epidemiologists urge vaccination
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Flu cases are on the rise across Utah, according to information compiled by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, and experts are urging people to take precautions.
After incorporation, judge dismisses lawsuit focused on Ogden Valley development
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Days after the incorporation of part of the Ogden Valley, a judge dismissed a lawsuit against Weber County officials focused on development of the area.
Homeless man charged with making a terrorist threat at Ogden synagogue
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
A homeless man is charged with making a terrorist threat at an Ogden synagogue after threatening to kill everyone inside the location, occupied at the time only by a cleaning worker.
Utah wildlife experts work to protect, propagate Bonneville cutthroat trout
Robert Williamson for KSL | Posted Jan. 10 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Division of Wildlife fisheries biologists planted 2,258 small Bonneville cutthroat trout in Beus Creek in Weber County this past fall as part of their efforts to establish wild, self-sustaining populations of Utah's state fish.
South Ogden man shot 2 neighbors as they walked out of their house, police say
Tim Vandenack and Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Jan. 9 - 10:09 a.m. | Save Story
Two people were shot in an incident in South Ogden, and the officers who first responded came under fire, prompting a large police presence before a neighbor was arrested.
What can be done to get Utah kids — and their parents — reading?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 12:51 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox remembers meeting with "a very prominent individual" who divined that parents will soon no longer have to read to their kids. Artificial intelligence will do it for them.
Ogden man accused of stockpiling homemade bombs and antisemitic threats had troubling history with neighbor
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 12:46 p.m. | Save Story
New details are shedding light on the criminal background of a 21-year-old Ogden man accused of building homemade bombs and making threats.
Weber County officers found justified in shooting, killing robbery suspect in April
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
An Ogden police officer and Weber County sheriff's deputy were legally justified in shooting and killing a robbery suspect last April, the Weber County attorney determined.
Washington Terrace man charged with rape, sodomy of a child
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
A Washington Terrace man is charged with sodomy on a child and rape of a child stemming from alleged actions with a 13-year-old girl.
Weekend snowstorm brings long-awaited boost to Utah winter businesses
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
A weekend snowstorm delivered a much-needed boost to winter recreation businesses in Utah's Ogden Valley.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Ogden man charged with kidnapping that led to Amber Alert extradited to Utah
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 1:13 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man charged with taking a 13-year-old girl from her home, prompting police to issue an Amber Alert, was booked into the Weber County Jail on Tuesday.
Pleasant View police officer investigated for improperly accessing driver's license records resigns
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Dec. 16 - 6:06 p.m. | Save Story
A Pleasant View police officer who was investigated for allegedly accessing the driver's license information of three Weber County dispatchers resigned.
Santa makes special visit to NICU at Ogden Regional Medical Center
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
It was 10 days before Christmas, but the staff at Ogden Regional Medical Center knew it was never too soon to bring cheer to families in need of it. That's why they brought a very special holiday visitor — Santa.
Riverdale man charged with sexual abuse of a child stemming from alleged incidents in 2022
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 15 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Riverdale man has been charged with sexual abuse of a child and accused of inappropriately touching a boy in 2022.
'Beyond excited': Olivia Favero of Weber County nabs Miss Rodeo America title
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 15 - 8:43 a.m. | Save Story
Olivia Favero, Miss Rodeo Utah and a pageant participant since she was 8, won the 2026 Miss Rodeo America title, beating out 26 other competitors.
'We're kind of stressing': Ogden woman ponders future as husband potentially faces deportation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 14 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Chantell Zarate is contending with a heavy dose of stress as her husband, detained by immigration authorities, sits in a jail, potentially facing deportation to Mexico.
North Ogden man charged with automobile homicide in 2023 West Haven crash
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 14 - 2:01 p.m. | Save Story
A North Ogden man faces charges of automobile homicide and automobile homicide while using a handheld device in a deadly 2023 crash in West Haven.
$3M fire casts spotlight on Ogden dog food plant safety record
Courtney Johns, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 11:23 a.m. | Save Story
A fire that caused an estimated $3 million in damage at Alphia's Ogden pet food manufacturing plant has drawn renewed attention to the company's workplace safety record.
Weber County deputies seek additional witnesses in fatal shooting during street car racing event
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Three suspected gunmen face charges stemming from a shooting during an August street car racing event. Investigators say they are looking for more witnesses.
Weber State erred in creating list of 'prohibited' words, says Utah System of Higher Ed head
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah System of Higher Education Commissioner Geoff Landward said Weber State erred in creating list of "prohibited" words guest speakers may not use.
6-year-old expertly navigates close call with a deer on the slopes
Britt Johnson and Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
It was an exciting opening day at Deer Valley Resort, filled with skiers and even a few deer. Luckily, a skilled 6-year-old walked away unscathed following a near-crash with one of them.
Ogden man faces 8 felonies in shooting during alleged drug deal gone awry
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man faces eight felonies, including felony discharge of a firearm causing bodily injury, stemming from a shooting during an alleged drug deal gone awry.
Missing report in child sexual abuse case prompts audit at Weber County Sheriff's Office
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Weber County officials answered questions Friday about how the sheriff's office is moving forward after a KSL investigation highlighting a missing report in a child sexual abuse case.
New censorship flap at Weber State prompts author to pull out of speaking appearance
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
An author opted out of a speaking appearance at Weber State University over a list of "words and concepts" the university instructed her to avoid, per HB261 restrictions.
Utah Christmas lights map 2025 is live
KSL Staff | Posted Dec. 4 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Explore the 2025 Utah Christmas Lights Map from KSL. Submit your display, browse neighborhood lights, and find holiday events across Utah. It is updated throughout December.
'Passionate and loving': North Ogden choir instructor leads final concert as cancer fight intensifies
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
A North Ogden choir instructor led her final concert at a Christmas program on Wednesday as her battle with cancer intensifies.
Weber school officials vote against closing Lomond View Elementary, but the debate isn't over
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Weber School District officials voted not to close Lomond View Elementary, a proposal that drew opposition from parents, but the school's future is still up for debate.
New state liquor store opens in Roy
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 2 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A new state liquor store opened in Roy, replacing an older location in the city and becoming the second new outlet to launch in Weber County since October.
These Utah resorts will open this week as snow continues to impact state
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
A handful of Utah resorts are planning to open this week following northern Utah's first big storm of the season, and there's more snow on the way.
