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Utah Civic Compact urges lawmakers to tighten regulations on automatic license plate readers after Weber County data showed the cameras were queried more than 5 million times since 2022, mostly by out-of-state agencies; the push comes amid privacy concerns, a Salt Lake City review of a new ordinance, and Flock Safety announcing auditing-related changes.
Officials in Weber County, Utah, have declared an emergency after an avian influenza outbreak affected local dairies, disrupting milk production and prompting heightened biosecurity and monitoring efforts.
Mosquitoes at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Weber County, Utah, have tested positive for West Nile virus, along with several mosquito populations in the surrounding areas. The Weber Mosquito Abatement District will increase spraying efforts in these areas to prevent the spread of the virus. The Utah Department of Corrections is prioritizing the protection of staff and inmates by providing free repellent and encouraging preventative measures. While there is no immediate threat, vigilance is necessary due to the prison's proximity to mosquito habitats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 455 human cases of West Nile virus in the U.S. this year, with only one case in Utah.