Tim Vandenack

'We're fighting back': Utah's federal workers to protest amid surge of anti-Trump demonstrating

'We're fighting back': Utah's federal workers to protest amid surge of anti-Trump demonstrating

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 8:47 p.m.

Utah's federal workers plan to protest amid the firings of thousands of government workers and a wave of demonstrating across the state and nation.
Weber County officials investigating effort to halt challenge to Clinton housing project

Weber County officials investigating effort to halt challenge to Clinton housing project

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 7:02 p.m.

The Weber County Sheriff's Office is investigating the campaign to halt the challenge to a controversial housing project in Clinton, also the focus of a civil lawsuit.
Senate committee OKs bill aimed at immigrants thought to be involved in organized crime

Senate committee OKs bill aimed at immigrants thought to be involved in organized crime

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 1:26 p.m.

A Senate committee is recommending approval of a measure targeting immigrants here illegally suspected of involvement in organized crime.
Ogden Valley incorporation boosters sue Weber County over ski village development moves

Ogden Valley incorporation boosters sue Weber County over ski village development moves

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 7:17 a.m.

Proponents behind the incorporation of the Ogden Valley are suing Weber County leaders over their moves to aid the Nordic Valley ski village development plans.
14 Utah school systems could apply for funding help for English-language learners

14 Utah school systems could apply for funding help for English-language learners

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 9:01 p.m.

Fourteen Utah school systems would be eligible to apply for extra funds to help kids who are learning to speak English if HB42 passes.
Amazon may start distribution operations at Marriott-Slaterville facility this year

Amazon may start distribution operations at Marriott-Slaterville facility this year

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 10:00 a.m.

Three years after Amazon completed a massive facility in northern Utah, it may start distribution this year, possibly by spring, says a Marriott-Slaterville official.
'A lot of frustration': Federal workers in Utah apparently on edge as firings reportedly underway

'A lot of frustration': Federal workers in Utah apparently on edge as firings reportedly underway

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 7:15 a.m.

The large concentration of federal workers in Utah's 1st District feel 'a lot of frustration' as moves to slash the federal workforce move forward.
Conservative civil rights advocate Robert Woodson visits Utah, touts focus on finding solutions

Conservative civil rights advocate Robert Woodson visits Utah, touts focus on finding solutions

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 9:01 p.m.

Conservative civil rights advocate Robert Woodson visited Utah for the fourth time, touting a focus on finding solutions to help people in need.
Utah lawmakers hold off on free school lunch proposal, but a related measure is in the works

Utah lawmakers hold off on free school lunch proposal, but a related measure is in the works

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 6:27 a.m.

A Senate committee held off on acting on a free school lunch proposal Thursday, but a related measure to address the food needs of eligible kids is in the work in the Utah House.
Utah lawmaker defends bill allocating extra funds for English-language learners despite pushback

Utah lawmaker defends bill allocating extra funds for English-language learners despite pushback

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 7:11 p.m.

Despite some pushback, a Utah representative is defending HB42, which would allocate extra funds for English-language learners as a way of aiding teachers.
'Gold standard': Ogden 1st district to offer International Baccalaureate program to K-12 continuum

'Gold standard': Ogden 1st district to offer International Baccalaureate program to K-12 continuum

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 3:02 p.m.

Ogden School District has become the first system in Utah to offer International Baccalaureate programming all along the K-12 continuum.
'For everybody': Numerous Black History Month activities scheduled through February

'For everybody': Numerous Black History Month activities scheduled through February

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 9:06 p.m.

February is Black History Month, and numerous activities are scheduled by several organization and universities across Utah to mark the month.
Clinton resident leads charge against townhome development, files lawsuit after petition stalls

Clinton resident leads charge against townhome development, files lawsuit after petition stalls

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 7:11 p.m.

A Clinton man helping lead the charge against a townhome proposal has filed a lawsuit, saying misinformation figured into their stalled petition drive targeting the plans.
'You're being detained': Woman recounts brother's arrest in Magna by immigration officials

'You're being detained': Woman recounts brother's arrest in Magna by immigration officials

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 8:26 a.m.

As reports of immigration arrests multiply, a Magna woman recounts the arrest of her brother, now facing deportation to Mexico, and the impact it's had.
Vigil planned as demolition of Fleet Block buildings and the murals painted on them looms

Vigil planned as demolition of Fleet Block buildings and the murals painted on them looms

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 7:11 p.m.

A vigil is planned for Saturday, ahead of demolition of the Fleet Block buildings in Salt Lake City and the murals on them that depict people killed in police confrontations.
Have You Seen This? Foggy conditions lead to 100-car pileup on Chinese bridge

Have You Seen This? Foggy conditions lead to 100-car pileup on Chinese bridge

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 3:32 p.m.

Foggy conditions on a bridge in China led to a 100-care pileup, even as disabled motorists tried to warn cars heading toward the quagmire.
Immigrant advocates ask leaders to affirm Utah's 'tradition of welcoming immigrants and refugees'

Immigrant advocates ask leaders to affirm Utah's 'tradition of welcoming immigrants and refugees'

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 8:02 a.m.

Utah immigrant advocates are pressing leaders to affirm the state's 'tradition of welcoming immigrants and refugees' as the U.S. crackdown on illegal immigration unfolds.
Utah House unanimously OKs bill increasing funding for English-language learners

Utah House unanimously OKs bill increasing funding for English-language learners

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 8:36 p.m.

The Utah House unanimously approved a bill earmarking $500,000 a year in extra funding to help schools deal with increasing numbers of English-language learners.
Herriman anti-immigrant demonstration spurs counterprotest to 'celebrate our diverse community'

Herriman anti-immigrant demonstration spurs counterprotest to 'celebrate our diverse community'

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 7:38 p.m.

An anti-immigrant demonstration last week in Herriman spurred plans for a counterprotest on Saturday to "celebrate our diverse community."
Venezuelans in Utah decry Trump administration decision ending deportation protections

Venezuelans in Utah decry Trump administration decision ending deportation protections

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 3:22 p.m.

Venezuelans in Utah are decrying the Trump administration decision to halt the program that had granted 350,000 Venezuelans around the country deportation protections.
Union reps offer support to Ogden-area IRS workers as buyout proposal deadline looms

Union reps offer support to Ogden-area IRS workers as buyout proposal deadline looms

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 5 - 7:11 p.m.

Union leaders are offering words of support to Ogden IRS workers amid pressure from the Trump administration for federal employees to step down.
US ending protected status for Venezuelans; memo cites 'notable improvements' in country

US ending protected status for Venezuelans; memo cites 'notable improvements' in country

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 9:27 p.m.

The Trump administration is ending protected status for nearly 350,000 Venezuelans, citing, in part, "notable improvements" in the South American country.
Utah businesses close their doors for a day in national show of support for immigrants

Utah businesses close their doors for a day in national show of support for immigrants

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 3 - 4:36 p.m.

Several Utah businesses shut their doors Monday as a show of support for immigrants as President Trump's crackdown on immigrants who are in the nation illegally unfolds.
US lawmakers introduce bill to honor rights activist held in Utah internment camp during WWII

US lawmakers introduce bill to honor rights activist held in Utah internment camp during WWII

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 9:19 p.m.

Rep. Celeste Maloy and three other lawmakers have introduced a bill to honor civil rights activist Fred Korematsu, held in a Utah internment camp during World War II.
Utah's Black population went up 89%, but the count remains one of the smallest in the nation

Utah's Black population went up 89%, but the count remains one of the smallest in the nation

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 2 - 12:05 p.m.

Utah's Black population grew by 89% from 2010 to 2023, one of the biggest jumps in the nation. But the overall count is still one of the smallest among the 50 U.S. states.