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Clearfield, Utah – Clearfield High School was placed on lockdown briefly Monday afternoon after an unruly student was detained. The lockdown, which began at 1:55 p.m. on February 3, lasted for approximately nine minutes before being lifted, according to officials with the Davis School District. Chris Williams, a spokesperson for the district, confirmed the lockdown was implemented as a precautionary measure when a student was being restrained. The incident took place just before the end of the school day, but the situation was resolved quickly with no injuries reported. During the lockdown, both inside and outside doors at the high…

OGDEN, UT — The Ogden Fire Department, typically known for responding to fires, is expanding its role in the community. A new initiative, aimed at addressing the medical needs of the homeless population, is now part of the department’s operations. While the department responds to a variety of emergencies, Deputy Chief Mike Slater notes that the majority of calls—approximately 80%—are medical in nature, rather than fire-related. Slater highlights the department’s commitment to providing both fire and medical services, with all firefighters trained as EMTs and paramedics. The new role of homeless medical advocate, recently introduced within the department, is designed…