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***UPDATE 4:30 pm 7/27/2026***
As of 4:30 pm the evacuation area has been reduced to 5700 S and Combe Way (the south end of 5700 S) Residents on both side of 5700 S are not safe to return to their homes at this time. Fire officials are continuing to monitor the situation and will provide more updates when available.
Weber County has approved a 0.20% local sales and use tax increase known as the "5th 5th" Local Option Sales Tax. The new tax is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2026, to fund public safety and transportation needs.
WEBER COUNTY, Utah, Aug. 19, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Fire crews have stopped forward progress of Weber County's Dugway Fire at an estimated 15 to 20 acres. “The fire is 50% contained, with mop-up underway,” a Utah Fire Info update says. “Cause is under investigation.”
WEBER COUNTY, Utah, Aug. 8, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A new wildfire, the Dugway Fire, sparked early Wednesday near the mouth of Weber Canyon. The fire is estimated at 15 to 20 acres, and is uncontained. “Structures are threatened, but there are currently no evacuations,” says a Utah Fire Info notice issued at 6:06 a.m.
A documentary screening at Weber State University inspired a West Point resident to begin advocating for the Great Salt Lake. Travis Padilla joined the nonprofit Grow the Flow Utah to address environmental and health concerns regarding the drying lake.
The Weber County Commission is accepting applications to fill a vacant midterm position on the Little Mountain Service Area Board. Interested individuals must meet specific residency and ownership requirements to qualify for the role.
An Environmental Assessment for the I-84 and US-89 interchange in Weber County has been completed. The project is now moving toward final design and construction following an approved Finding of No Significant Impact.
Leer en español aquí. Established in 2012, The Destruction is Weber State's student section. Nyaang Adhom, the group's president, looks to lead the student section through the upcoming athletic season. Taking its name from a term for a group of wildcats, The Destruction leads chants throughout games and coordinates theme nights for spectators to participate in.
Ha comenzado un nuevo curso académico en la Universidad de Weber State, lo que supone el primer semestre de Chris Mallett como rector de la universidad. Mallett abrió el debate sobre su visión para la universidad, exponiendo sus prioridades para este año.
Read in English here. Si necesitas asistencia médica, servicios para tu bienestar, programación para prevención de violencia o un santuario, Salud, Defensa y Bienestar Estudiantil (Student Health, Advocacy and Wellness) ofrece todo esto en un solo lugar.
A Logan man is facing legal proceedings following accusations of sexually abusing a teenager to whom he provided music lessons. The case is being handled by the 1st District Court in Logan, Utah.
California is deploying additional firefighting engines and specialized rescue teams to Washington and Oregon to combat historic wildfires. The move, announced by Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to support Pacific Northwest neighbors while maintaining high levels of wildfire readiness within California.
Las autoridades continúan investigando el caso y trabajan para identificar al sospechoso o sospechosos involucrados. La policía unificada ya estaba presente en la iglesia cuando comenzaron los disparos, luego de recibir información de que podrían surgir problemas durante el servicio.