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12 articlesRecent coverage of Layton City from local and regional media.
Emergency operations center opens in Davis County
FARMINGTON — After nearly two years of construction, Davis County has opened the doors of its first emergency operations center.The new 17,300-square-foot facility, located within the sheriff's office complex...
1 dead after police respond to shooting in Davis County
WEST POINT, Davis County — A man is dead after a shooting on Saturday.At 6:25 p.m., the Davis County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of shots fired in West Point, Davis County. Upon arriving, police...
Citizen’s watch group petitions UDOT to terminate contract with Flock LPR cameras
Utah Civics Compact says If there isn’t debate now when this technology is relatively in its infancy it’s going to be much harder to curtail these abilities in the future.Original article published at Davis Journal
Oct 13, 2026Davis County Clerk’s Office offers public look at election security
Davis County Clerk's Election Integrity and Security Town Hall and Tour will be held Oct. 14.Original article published at Davis Journal
Oct 9, 2026Proposed Justice Center brings courthouse and Attorney’s Office under one roof
The five-story, 179,000 square foot facility includes a raised in-custody transportation corridor that connects security to the jail.Original article published at Davis Journal
Oct 6, 2026Residents raise concerns over License Plate Recognition, law enforcement cites benefits
Bountiful Police Chief Edward Biehler said the technology is used as a targeted investigative tool, not a system for tracking.Original article published at Davis Journal
Sep 24, 2026Commission approves 0.2% County Option Sales and Use Tax
The tax cannot be approved and implemented by voters, it has to be by the Board of Commission.Original article published at Davis Journal
Sep 15, 2026Historic Benard Mansion won’t be torn down for proposed subdivision
The proposed area for a 10-unit PUD subdivision is at 92 West Center Street in Bountiful.Original article published at Davis Journal
Sep 10, 2026School District, South Davis Recreation agree to share facilities
Discussion on the agreement centered around the cost of high school swim teams using the Rec's swimming pool.Original article published at Davis Journal
Sep 8, 2026Northern Utah’s water shift begins in backyards
The conversation surrounding water is shifting from whether conservation is necessary to how communities will achieve it. As cities update ordinances, providers expand metering and homeowners rethink landscaping and irrigation, the cumulative effect ...
Aug 26, 2026FrontRunner 2X Project moves toward faster, more frequent service
The project will have two times the service and will be 17% faster than using I-15.Original article published at Davis Journal
Aug 25, 2026Everyday Utahns step up to help save the Great Salt Lake
A retired teacher uses photography to inspire conservation while a recent Corner Canyon graduate proposes a way residents can save water, showing protecting the Great Salt Lake starts with everyday actions.Original article published at Davis Journal
Aug 21, 2026