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Ogden, UT – As California grapples with multiple devastating wildfires that have forced the evacuation of over 180,000 residents and destroyed entire neighborhoods, firefighters from Utah are stepping in to offer critical support. On Thursday morning, a team of 64 firefighters from 17 fire agencies across Utah mobilized to assist their counterparts in Southern California. A staging area was set up at the Maverik Center in West Valley City, where Utah’s fire personnel gathered before embarking on their journey south. The team, equipped with 15 fire engines specially designed for fighting structural and urban fires, is poised to play a…

Ogden, UT – Amid rising anxiety over immigration policies, undocumented immigrants in Utah are reporting an increase in fear and uncertainty. The source of this growing concern is the incoming Trump administration’s stance on illegal immigration, with a particular focus on deporting those who commit crimes. Local immigration attorneys note that the influx of worried clients seeking legal advice has surged in recent weeks. Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs has been a vocal figure in this intensified climate. In a recent statement, Staggs warned that individuals with criminal intent should stay out of the city. “If they’ve got criminal intent, that’s…