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The Farrs Creamery has been a staple in ogden since 1920.

WALDO’S CHOICE 2024: Farr Better Ice Cream wins best ice cream shop

Cooper Hatsis, Culture Asst. Editor December 3, 2024

Since 1920, Farr Better Ice Cream has been a staple of the Ogden Community. With the various flavors of ice cream offered at the shop, there is a bit of history behind every scoop given to a customer. Farr...

A partially submerged tree in the raging Weber River as seen from the Centennial Trail in Riverdale, Utah.

Utah está en aguas turbulentas

Daniela Imbrett, Traductor April 13, 2023

El estado de Utah ha tenido un año récord de nevadas esta temporada de invierno. Sin embargo, con toda la nieve, muchos funcionarios y residentes de Utah han estado preocupados por la probabilidad de...

A partially submerged tree in the raging Weber River as seen from the Centennial Trail in Riverdale, Utah

Utah is in high waters

Brisa Odenthal, Reporter April 13, 2023

The state of Utah has had a record-breaking year for snowfall this winter season. With all of the snow, however, many Utah officials and residents have been concerned about the likelihood of flooding as...

WSU student Rowan Ellis, her brother and their mother checking out books.

Chapters for charity: WSU Downtown hosts Scholastic Book Fair

February 2, 2023

Weber State Downtown on Washington Boulevard is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair until Feb. 4, with proceeds from the event going to a local charity called Nurture the Creative Mind. The idea to host a...

Russ Dean looking over his students work and teaching them the skills needed for CSI work.

Recordando a Russ: profesor, mentor y pionero

Marianna Lopez Luritta and Sky Mundell January 17, 2023

El 31 de diciembre, el condado de Weber State University sufrió una pérdida significativa con el fallecimiento de Russ Dean. Los que le conocieron consideran a Dean un pionero en el campo de la ciencia...

Weber State campus dorms can be found next to the Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center as well as the Dee Events Center. Photo credit: Summer Muster

The costs of living

Catie Weimer April 18, 2022

Gage Brinkerhoff isn’t at Weber State getting ready for final exams at the end of the semester. Instead, he’s working 40 hours a week to afford his monthly rent.“If I had gone through...

Weber State University's homecoming football game against Eastern Washington University at Stewart Stadium on Oct. 13, 2018. Photo credit: Benjamin Zack

A fulfilling college experience

Caitlyn Nichols April 11, 2022

It really does feel like you’re going to be in school forever. Like you have plenty of time, all the time in the world … and then suddenly you don’t. You find yourself staring at the...

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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...

While testing is going on, event parking is placed on hold for accessibility.

Driving through a COVID testing center

Connor Hopson February 28, 2022

Since the omicron variant of COVID-19 first infiltrated Weber County, positive tests at Weber State University have reached a peak of 40%, according to State Operations Director Viet Le. A drive-thru testing...

Zachery Johnstun, the Farmers Market's coordinator, said people were anxious to get back out after the market took a break due to COVID-19. Photo credit: Ogden Downtown Alliance

Coming back together again

Lexie Andrew January 19, 2022

The Winter Farmers Market is back and will be held every Saturday from Jan. 22 to Feb. 26 in the Union Station.The market was first held in 2018, but took a break due to COVID-19 restrictions. "The gap...

One of the many Weber State University Wildcat banners lights up in the morning sun. (Kennedy Robins/ The Signpost)

Painting the town purple

Raymond Lucas October 11, 2021

Because the Weber State University campus sits on an elevated level compared to the majority of Ogden City, Ogden doesn't have the same connection or college-town feel that other Utah cities like Logan...

Lindquist Family Symphony Pops and Fireworks at Weber State University. July 14, 2019. Photo credit: Weber State University

A returning summer tradition

Elle Gord June 28, 2021

After last year's hiatus, the Lindquist Pops concert and fireworks show will return to Lindquist Plaza on July 18.This 43-year-long local tradition features music from the New American Symphony beginning...

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