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Distracted driving and speeding are the top two causes of vehicle accidents. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) Photo credit: SCNG

The dangers of distraction

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch April 18, 2022

In 2021, speeding resulted in 7,951 crashes in Utah, adding to the already increasing rate of car crashes. Distracted driving and speeding are the top two causes of vehicle accidents.Utah Highway Patrol...

Money Given to State and Local Anti-Violence Programs in Utah. Photo credit: Alexandrea Bonilla

Violence in your hometown

Alexandrea Bonilla April 18, 2022

Gun violence numbers continue to rise every year, as does the money that goes toward preventing it. In an attempt to combat these rising numbers, federal and local governments have implemented anti-violence...

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Police Blotter April 15

Bex Baggett April 13, 2022

Injury on ice An incident occurred that resulted in a traumatic injury at the Ice Sheet, the Weber County Sports Complex on WSU campus. An officer was dispatched on April 8 around 7 p.m. to respond...

The rules of the road continue to change as definitions change. Photo credit: MGN

Do you know your news? 4/12

Alexandrea Bonilla April 11, 2022

1. Gov. Spencer Cox signed a new bill into place that modified the laws of autocycles. What changed? A. They are no longer allowed to be driven on roads with a speed limit above 40 mphB. They are no longer...

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Police blotter April 8

Rebecca Baggett April 6, 2022

Vehicle theft Weber State police assisted the local South Ogden Police Department with a vehicle burglary on March 26 around 3:45 a.m. The officer assisted by holding a perimeter and later accompanied...

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Police blotter March 25

Rebecca Baggett March 23, 2022

Follow your noseA WSU officer was dispatched on March 18 around 8 p.m. to respond to a potential drug violation at University Village. The officer made contact with a resident of the dorm where the smell...

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Police Blotter March 18

Rebecca Baggett March 16, 2022

Harassment of queer studentWhen a student returned to her vehicle in the A10 lot after class on Feb. 25 around 1 p.m., she observed “WWJD,” symbolizing "What Would Jesus Do," written in the...

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Police Blotter Feb. 24

Rebecca Baggett February 23, 2022

Valentine or violent crimeA possible sex offense was reported on Feb. 14 around 5 p.m. A Weber State police officer was dispatched to the dorms over the previous weekend. The officer spoke with the involved...

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Police blotter Feb. 11

Rebecca Baggett February 9, 2022

Who let the dogs outTwo instances of animals roaming campus off-leash occurred last week. The first happened around noon on Feb. 2. Weber State University police received a call that a dog was wandering...

A police car is shown in the reflection of a car mirror. Photo credit: MGN

Police Blotter Jan. 27

Rebecca Baggett January 26, 2022

Must phone homeA student’s mother called to request a welfare check for her son on Jan. 22. The student advised the officer that they were okay and had just been sleeping. The student agreed to contact...

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Police Blotter Jan. 21

Rebecca Baggett January 19, 2022

Reaching for an answerA person was slouched over in their car and appeared not to be moving at around 7 a.m. on Jan. 6. An officer approached the vehicle to speak with the driver. The driver was reaching...

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Two Weber State Police Officers hit on I-15 while aiding stopped vehicle

Jennifer Greenlee December 15, 2021

Two Weber State University Police Officers were hit on southbound Interstate 15 after stopping to check on a passenger van that had crashed and and was stopped in the HOV lane at about 1 p.m. near 700...

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