Author: Mariah Wheeler

OGDEN, Utah — Thanks to a local nonprofit organization, a single mom working at the Weber County Sheriff’s Office now has reliable transportation. On Thursday, the Ogden chapter of the Texas-based God’s Garage gave the WCSO employee a free car after members of the sheriff’s office reached out to the organization. In a press release, WCSO Lt. Cortney Ryan said the office was aware that the employee — a single mother of three children — was having transportation troubles, and subsequently contacted the organization.

OGDEN, Utah – In a report released Jan. 20, researchers from Utah State University Extension and the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food assessed the potential for expanding meat processing capabilities in Utah and examine the potential demand for Utah beef. Researchers concluded that there is growth potential for Utah beef processing and sales, and that Utahns desire local beef products. Small processing plants that position local beef as a premium product are a financially feasible option that could increase the resiliency of the meat supply in Utah and potentially provide ranchers with additional revenue streams. The research was initiated…