Immigrant detained in Weber County, prompting backlash from some, has been released
One of two immigrants detained last week in Weber County, prompting outrage among some immigrant advocates, has been released. Weber County Sheriff's Office officials detained Pablo Oyarce and Javiera Galvez, both from Chile, on behalf of federal immigration authorities.
via KSLWeber CountyOctober 27, 2026
Students unharmed after special education bus crashes into ditch in Weber County
According to school officials, the Fremont High School special education bus had two students on board. "The substitute driver was attempting to turn the bus around when the bus backed off the shoulder of the road and into a ditch," Weber School District officials stated.
via Fox 13Weber CountyOctober 26, 2026
Weber County man charged with alleged grooming, sexual abuse of 2 children
WEBER COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A Weber County man is behind bars after allegedly sexually abusing two children. Hunter Blunt, 22, has been charged with two counts of rape of a child (first-degree felony), two counts of object rape of a child (first-degree felony), and two counts of sodomy on a child (first-degree felony).
via ABC4Weber CountyOctober 26, 2026
Weber County sent two ballots to as many as 167 voters
Scores of Weber County residents may have received voting packets with a little bonus inside — an extra ballot. No, they don't get to vote twice. But a mistake by the printer hired by the county meant that as many as 167 of the envelopes sent to voters contained an extra ballot inside.
via Salt Lake TribuneWeber CountyOctober 26, 2026
Weber County man arrested after allegedly placing signage identifying license plate readers
David Belnap was arrested on Sunday for investigation of placing signs identifying license-plate readers in Weber County. His supporters decried his detention, arguing the location of such devices should be public. The West Haven man was jailed though formal charges had not yet been filed against him as of late Monday morning.
via KSLWest HavenOctober 26, 2026
Alvin Thurgood targets data centers and housing costs in Weber County race
Democratic candidate Alvin Thurgood has outlined his platform for the Weber County Commission Seat A race, focusing on data center zoning, housing affordability, and ICE transparency. Thurgood, a working-class citizen and local volunteer, aims to address property tax burdens and improve public accessibility to commission meetings.
Weber CountyOctober 26, 2026