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Salt Lake City—In a historic move, the Salt Lake City Council unanimously approved a resolution on February 4, 2025, recognizing the Salt Lake City Library union, a major milestone for library workers in Utah. The resolution establishes a formal collective bargaining process for the union, which now represents the first group of library workers to unionize in the state. The union, known as Salt Lake City Public Library Workers United, was the result of years of organizing by library employees who sought better working conditions and a voice in decision-making processes. Bryce Hayes, a librarian and union representative, shared with…

Eden, Utah — A tragic head-on collision outside Eden on Monday evening has resulted in the death of a 72-year-old woman. The Weber County Sheriff’s Department (WCSD) responded to the scene at approximately 7:45 p.m. near mile marker three on Highway 158, located about a mile southwest of the town. The crash involved two vehicles, a 31-year-old man and the woman, both residents of Eden. Authorities have not yet disclosed the identity of the deceased, as they are waiting to notify next of kin. At this time, details surrounding the cause of the accident remain limited, and the WCSD is…