Author: Mariah Wheeler

UTAH – Recently published research from Weber State University suggests the striking images of empty grocery store shelves early on in the pandemic may have been caused by anti-price gouging laws meant to protect consumers during such emergency situations. The term price gouging refers to exorbitant prices charged by retailers and producers attempting to take advantage of a surge in demand caused by a natural disaster or other state of emergency.

OGDEN, Utah — Police have arrested a woman who they say shot a man who was trying to get her to leave an Ogden residence. Mauren Beth Wall, 30, of Morgan, was booked into the Weber County Jail for investigation of aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, possession of a firearm by a restricted person, evidence tampering and possession of drug paraphernalia. About 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, police were called to 2718 Brinker Ave. on a report of a shooting. The incident began when police say a woman arrived at her home and found her hoverboard was sitting outside her bedroom window and…