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OGDEN, Utah – The Ogden City Fire Department is going through their first phase of vaccinations in the battle against COVID-19, in conjunction with the Weber-Morgan Health Department. ABC4’s Northern Utah Correspondent, Jordan Verdaderio gives us an inside look. The Weber-Morgan Health department received the first shipment of the Moderna vaccine last week and began vaccinating staff, volunteers and emergency responders who will work at the clinics. “We started last week so that we could help vaccinate the public,” shares Mike Slater the department fire Chief. Slater says the vaccine isn’t mandatory. 80% of it’s more than 100 first responders have received…

OGDEN, Utah – Utah officials are preparing to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Utah’s statehood with televised musical performances and live fireworks throughout the state. The anniversary celebration, which will take place Monday, is meant to offer “every Utahn an opportunity to reflect on our shared history and look optimistically to our future,” according to the Utah Department of Heritage and Arts, which is hosting the celebration.