Author: Kevin Thompson

Ogden, UT – In a landmark ruling on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby granted a preliminary injunction that allows foreign exchange students attending Utah high schools on F1 visas to participate in varsity sports without restrictions. The ruling directly challenges a policy implemented by the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA), which had imposed limitations on the participation of F1 visa holders in high school athletics. The UHSAA’s controversial rule, amended in May 2024, had restricted F1 visa students from playing varsity sports without causing the entire team to lose eligibility for postseason play. Alternatively, students could compete at…

Ogden, UT — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing the street in Ogden on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. at the intersection of 33rd Street and Wall Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the man dead. Preliminary investigations suggest that the pedestrian was using a crosswalk at the time of the accident; however, evidence indicates he may not have been following the proper crosswalk signals. The driver involved initially fled the scene but was quickly located and stopped by police a short distance away. Authorities confirmed that the…