Tim Vandenack

Have You Seen This? Beachgoers encounter long, shimmering 'doomsday' fish

Have You Seen This? Beachgoers encounter long, shimmering 'doomsday' fish

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 3:33 p.m.

Beachgoers at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, encountered not one but two shimmering "doomsday" fish and helped one of the creatures get back into the ocean.
Utah lawyers pursue $56M suit on behalf of Venezuelan sent to Salvadoran prison

Utah lawyers pursue $56M suit on behalf of Venezuelan sent to Salvadoran prison

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 12:53 p.m.

Lawyers are preparing a $56 million lawsuit against the feds on behalf of a Venezuelan held at a Salvadoran prison where they say he suffered "unspeakable horrors."
Feds plan 'mega center' that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, Salt Lake mayor says

Feds plan 'mega center' that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, Salt Lake mayor says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 11:20 a.m.

As part of the ongoing immigration crackdown, federal officials plan a facility in Salt Lake City that could house 10,000 immigrant detainees, says the Salt Lake City mayor.
Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time

Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 8:05 a.m.

Nearly three months after President Nicolás Maduro's ouster, Venezuelans in Utah still foresee change in country but say it may take time.
Ogden man sentenced to 7 months jail in death of his daughter

Ogden man sentenced to 7 months jail in death of his daughter

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 30 - 7:27 p.m.

An Ogden man charged with aggravated child abuse in the 2024 death of his 4-month-old daughter was sentenced to a jail term of about seven months.
Utah regulators OK program meant to promote increased use of renewable energy

Utah regulators OK program meant to promote increased use of renewable energy

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 28 - 7:15 a.m.

Regulators have approved a program pursued by 19 Utah communities that's meant to promote increased development and use of renewable energy resources.
'It's awesome': 13 teams from around the world in Ogden for world curling championship

'It's awesome': 13 teams from around the world in Ogden for world curling championship

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 9:03 p.m.

Thirteen teams from around the world, including some Olympic squads, have converged on Ogden for the World Men's Curling Championship.
Ogden police chief blasts former officer in sexual misconduct case, his sentencing

Ogden police chief blasts former officer in sexual misconduct case, his sentencing

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 3:56 p.m.

Ogden Police Chief Jake Sube issued a statement blasting a former officer involved in a sexual misconduct case and the sentence he received in the matter.
Target coming to Farr West as retailers eye opportunity in growing areas of Weber County

Target coming to Farr West as retailers eye opportunity in growing areas of Weber County

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 7:37 a.m.

Target is coming to Farr West, another indicator of major retailers eyeing opportunity in the growing areas of Weber County, outside Ogden and Riverdale.
Ogden man sentenced to 4 years of probation for unlawful sexual conduct with a girl

Ogden man sentenced to 4 years of probation for unlawful sexual conduct with a girl

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 7:40 a.m.

An Ogden man received a suspended prison sentence and four years of probation for unlawful sexual conduct with a girl and obstruction of justice.
Ogden City Council members press for review, inspections of ICE office in the city

Ogden City Council members press for review, inspections of ICE office in the city

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 7:11 p.m.

Two Ogden City Council members seek additional review of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in the city that's come under fire from some.
Ogden officials call for removal of Cesar Chavez Street signage amid new allegations

Ogden officials call for removal of Cesar Chavez Street signage amid new allegations

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 4:03 p.m.

The Ogden City Council is calling for removal of commemorative Cesar Chavez Street signage along 30th Street amid new allegations of sexual abuse against the man.
Law aims to bolster transparency when cities, school districts, other entities pursue tax hikes

Law aims to bolster transparency when cities, school districts, other entities pursue tax hikes

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 8:05 a.m.

A bill signed into law Monday aims to bolster transparency and public involvement when cities, school districts and other entities pursue property tax hikes.
Salt Lake City adopts emergency water ordinance that also complicates ICE facility

Salt Lake City adopts emergency water ordinance that also complicates ICE facility

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 10:58 p.m.

Salt Lake City passed a measure that might fend off the development of an immigrant detention center on the city's west side.
Ogden man sentenced to 4 months in jail for unlawful sexual conduct with 16-year-old

Ogden man sentenced to 4 months in jail for unlawful sexual conduct with 16-year-old

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 2:30 p.m.

An Ogden man was sentenced to 120 days in jail for unlawful sexual conduct with a 16-year-old.
Utah man, 7-year-old daughter stuck in Colombia after U.S. officials deny her visa request

Utah man, 7-year-old daughter stuck in Colombia after U.S. officials deny her visa request

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 11:00 a.m.

A Utah man and his 7-year-old daughter are stuck in Colombia, where they traveled to fix the girl's migratory status, after U.S. officials denied her visa request.
'Spirit of Peru': Miss Peru USA contestants vying for spot in Miss Peru pageant converge on Utah

'Spirit of Peru': Miss Peru USA contestants vying for spot in Miss Peru pageant converge on Utah

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 10:30 p.m.

Contestants from around the country vying for the Miss Peru USA title have gathered in Utah, with the winner, to be picked Thursday, continuing on to the Miss Peru pageant.
Roy man had 7,000 fentanyl pills at his home, charges say

Roy man had 7,000 fentanyl pills at his home, charges say

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 8:30 p.m.

A Roy man has been charged with fentanyl trafficking after 7,000 pills were allegedly found at his home. An acquaintance was found with 32,000 additional pills, charges say.
North Salt Lake man charged with child sex abuse of 12-year-old

North Salt Lake man charged with child sex abuse of 12-year-old

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 6:30 p.m.

A North Salt Lake man faces several charges accusing him of child sexual abuse involving a 12-year-old girl.
Demonstrators protest outside small ICE facility in Ogden they say is getting increased use

Demonstrators protest outside small ICE facility in Ogden they say is getting increased use

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 9:34 p.m.

Demonstrators protested outside a small Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Ogden they say is getting increased use to draw attention to agency activity.
Cesar Chavez allegations stirring discussion about Utah streets named for the man

Cesar Chavez allegations stirring discussion about Utah streets named for the man

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 8:09 a.m.

Allegations that Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and girls are stirring at least a little discussion about Utah streets named for the late labor leader.
'Hearts are broken': Fire damages South Salt Lake Islamic center, displaces those who use it

'Hearts are broken': Fire damages South Salt Lake Islamic center, displaces those who use it

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 6:37 p.m.

An accidental fire at Al-Zahra Islamic Center in South Salt Lake caused perhaps $50,000-$60,000 in damages to the building and displaced those who use it.
Woman sues Weber County hospital, security firm alleging sexual assault by a guard

Woman sues Weber County hospital, security firm alleging sexual assault by a guard

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 4:43 p.m.

A woman is suing Ogden Regional Medical Center and HSS Inc., a security company, saying she was sexually assaulted by a security guard while she was a patient.
'We need an ICE facility': Cox expresses support for immigrant detention center

'We need an ICE facility': Cox expresses support for immigrant detention center

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 1:25 p.m.

Gov. Spencer Cox supports plans for an immigrant detention center in Utah and has reached out to federal officials to collaborate on the plans.
Homeless man sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of Ogden girl

Homeless man sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of Ogden girl

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 8:40 a.m.

A homeless man was sentenced on Tuesday to six years to life in prison for sexual abuse of a girl in Ogden last year.