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Pro-Family Bills

Utah Democrats Announce ‘Pro-Family Bills’ Addressing Issues of Sex Education, Birth Control, and Parental Leave

The Democrats of Utah introduced a set of “pro-family bills” at a press conference in the Capitol rotunda in their effort to promote what they deem true family-friendly policies in the state.  Brian King, the House Minority leader, and his party fellows spoke about the initiatives they will sponsor in the upcoming General Legislative Session…

War Dogs Unconditional Love Proves They’re Truly Man’s Best Friend

The latest town hall gathering was a hodgepodge of mixed feelings and fiery emotions. At one point, Representative C. Stewart threatened he would leave the meeting if the room didn’t quiet down.  In the middle of the Trump-bashing and gun control debate, something happened that miraculously brought everyone together. Mazzie and Geli, two canines that…

South Weber Crossing Guard: Harsher Penalties for Distracted Drivers Are in Order

Tammy Long, a South Weber crossing guard with eight years’ worth of experience, is vying for legislative change. She is advocating for increasing the severity of punishments doled out to distracted drivers. During her eight years in the occupation, Long has paid witness to numerous mishaps. Some of these were even fatalities. She recounts seeing…

Law Enforcement in Morgan County Helped by Farmer in Finding Crashed Airplane

Morgan County police rushing to locate a fallen plane received assistance from a local farmer to whom the property where the vessel crash-landed belongs. The plane in question, The Cessna 210, plunged somewhere near Henefer, some three miles westward. Two men, pipeline company employees, died as a result of the incident, while on route to…