Weber County

Some Utahns have filed for unemployment while looking for new roles outside of the government. Others are cutting back spending to prepare for being laid off.

With the explicit goal of driving homeownership, the city of Ogden renovates homes and sells them to residents at a price cap. One critic says the program misses the mark on helping out more people, including renters.

Algunos niños participan en concursos de debate y ferias de ciencias. Pero el concurso de ortografía es una rara oportunidad para reconocer los progresos de los niños en español, dijo su organizador.

Some kids have debate competitions and science fairs. But the spelling bee is a rare opportunity to recognize kids’ progress in Spanish, said its organizer.

Con el fin de apoyar la confianza y la salud mental de los estudiantes inmigrantes, especialistas en apoyo entre compañeros de Latino Behavioral Health Services están en los pasillos y aulas de Ogden High y Mound Fort Junior High.

Ogden City Council authorized the city’s purchase of the Aspen Assisted Living facility, sending the Weber Housing Authority looking for a new site.

In order to support the confidence and mental health of immigrant students, peer support specialists from Latino Behavioral Health Services are in the halls and classroom of Ogden High and Mound Fort Junior High.

The federal government is the largest employer in Weber and Davis counties. Leaders worry mass layoffs could hurt the local economy.

The list, published by the General Services Administration on Tuesday, was revised once and, a day later, deleted from the GSA website. Three buildings in Utah had been listed.

The midday Presidents Day protest at the Utah State Capitol joined other such events across the nation aligned with the 50501 Movement.

With a fire code exception from Ogden City, the Lantern House shelter will open 50 additional beds through April 30 when regular beds are full, regardless of code blue status.

Police Chief Jake Sube credits collaboration and community involvement for the city’s 50% reduction in serious crime.