Tim Vandenack

'Passionate and loving': North Ogden choir instructor leads final concert as cancer fight intensifies

'Passionate and loving': North Ogden choir instructor leads final concert as cancer fight intensifies

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:00 a.m.

A North Ogden choir instructor led her final concert at a Christmas program on Wednesday as her battle with cancer intensifies.
Immigration crackdown could have ripple effects in construction sector, report warns

Immigration crackdown could have ripple effects in construction sector, report warns

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:05 a.m.

The ongoing federal crackdown on illegal immigration could adversely impact the construction sector, heavily reliant on foreign-born workers, a report warns.
Weber school officials vote against closing Lomond View Elementary, but the debate isn't over

Weber school officials vote against closing Lomond View Elementary, but the debate isn't over

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:32 p.m.

Weber School District officials voted not to close Lomond View Elementary, a proposal that drew opposition from parents, but the school's future is still up for debate.
Judge issues preliminary injunction in favor of Brazilian immigrant detained last June in Colorado

Judge issues preliminary injunction in favor of Brazilian immigrant detained last June in Colorado

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:30 a.m.

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in favor of a Brazilian immigrant living in Utah who was detained by immigration officials in Colorado last June.
Latinos increasingly pessimistic, critical of Trump and his immigration policies, Pew survey shows

Latinos increasingly pessimistic, critical of Trump and his immigration policies, Pew survey shows

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 8:05 a.m.

U.S. Latinos are increasingly pessimistic about their current state and critical of President Donald Trump and his immigration policies, a new Pew survey shows.
New state liquor store opens in Roy

New state liquor store opens in Roy

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 7:15 a.m.

A new state liquor store opened in Roy, replacing an older location in the city and becoming the second new outlet to launch in Weber County since October.
Immigrant advocacy group decries Salvadoran day laborer's death in confrontation with police

Immigrant advocacy group decries Salvadoran day laborer's death in confrontation with police

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 6:15 a.m.

A Utah immigrant advocacy group is decrying the death of a Salvadoran day laborer in a confrontation with Salt Lake City police in late October.
North Ogden man faces 13 felonies in sex abuse of 13-year-old

North Ogden man faces 13 felonies in sex abuse of 13-year-old

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 9:44 a.m.

A North Ogden man is facing 13 felonies alleging sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, first uncovered after the girl's father found explicit photos on his daughter's phone.
Feds aid in 330-plus probes involving Indigenous communities across Utah and the United States

Feds aid in 330-plus probes involving Indigenous communities across Utah and the United States

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 6:29 p.m.

Federal officials helped with more than 330 investigations involving Indigenous communities in Utah and the rest of the country as part of Operation Not Forgotten.
'Lonely and isolated': New USU report highlights sentiments of Utah's women of color

'Lonely and isolated': New USU report highlights sentiments of Utah's women of color

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 7:11 p.m.

A report by Utah State University's Utah Women and Leadership Project finds that many women of color grapple with feelings of loneliness and isolation.
UDOT launches weather and information website geared to travelers to the Ogden Valley

UDOT launches weather and information website geared to travelers to the Ogden Valley

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 1:02 p.m.

UDOT has launched a weather and information website geared to travelers headed to the ski resorts and other attractions of the Ogden Valley in Weber County.
Ogden's Christmas Village, with perhaps a half million lights, gets going Saturday

Ogden's Christmas Village, with perhaps a half million lights, gets going Saturday

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 12:06 p.m.

Ogden's Christmas Village, with perhaps a half million lights, gets going on Saturday with a parade, Santa Claus and fireworks.
Have You Seen This? Typhoon Tino leads to giant python's appearance in Philippine city

Have You Seen This? Typhoon Tino leads to giant python's appearance in Philippine city

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 3:30 p.m.

Typhoon Tino in the Philippines prompted a giant python to emerge in floodwaters in the city of Talisay and slither past onlookers.
As many push for new housing, Ogden mayor seeks site of former school to keep the land open

As many push for new housing, Ogden mayor seeks site of former school to keep the land open

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 12:05 p.m.

Though clamoring for new housing is loud, the Ogden mayor is pursuing purchase of the site of a former school so it can be maintained as public open space.
'Unacceptable': Ogden police chief issues rebuke after 2 weekend shooting incidents

'Unacceptable': Ogden police chief issues rebuke after 2 weekend shooting incidents

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 10:28 a.m.

Ogden Police Chief Jake Sube rebuked two weekend shooting incidents as "unacceptable" and lauded police efforts to detain the suspects allegedly involved.
Plans to extend north-south West Davis Highway into Weber County edge forward

Plans to extend north-south West Davis Highway into Weber County edge forward

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 10:00 a.m.

Plans to extend the West Davis Highway into Weber County are edging forward. The north-south arterial is meant to ease I-15 congestion.
Ogden man charged with chasing neighbors while wielding a machete

Ogden man charged with chasing neighbors while wielding a machete

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 7:40 p.m.

An Ogden man faces two counts of aggravated assault for allegedly chasing his neighbors with a machete.
State Sen. Nate Blouin to vie for 1st District US House seat, touting progressive values

State Sen. Nate Blouin to vie for 1st District US House seat, touting progressive values

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 6:00 p.m.

State Sen. Nate Blouin has joined the race for the 1st District U.S. House seat, the fourth Democrat to do so, emphasizing his progressive values.
West Jordan clothes designers among US, Canadian competitors vying to be Style Icon

West Jordan clothes designers among US, Canadian competitors vying to be Style Icon

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 5:46 p.m.

West Jordan clothes designers Gustavo Gramejo and Gracie Newby Aubery are vying with other U.S. and Canadian competitors in the Style Icon fashion competition.
Lee proposes change to keep immigrant suspects 'from fleeing and failing to appear for trial'

Lee proposes change to keep immigrant suspects 'from fleeing and failing to appear for trial'

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 7:11 p.m.

Utah Sen. Mike Lee has proposed changes meant to keep certain immigrants suspected of federal offenses "from fleeing and failing to appear for trial."
Many Venezuelans in Utah back Trump's moves against Venezuela, even idea of military action

Many Venezuelans in Utah back Trump's moves against Venezuela, even idea of military action

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 3:03 p.m.

Many Venezuelans in Utah back the Trump administration's moves against Venezuela, even the notion of military action to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Ogden police arrest man in alleged road rage case involving pregnant woman

Ogden police arrest man in alleged road rage case involving pregnant woman

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 1:19 p.m.

Ogden police arrested a man Thursday in connection with an alleged road rage investigation stemming from a June incident with a pregnant woman.
Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão to open in Murray, its first Utah location

Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão to open in Murray, its first Utah location

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 6:27 p.m.

Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão will open next Monday in Murray, its first Utah location, joining other Brazilian eateries catering to meat lovers.
Roy man charged with leaving the scene of September accident that injured a woman

Roy man charged with leaving the scene of September accident that injured a woman

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 1:03 p.m.

A Roy man has been charged with leaving the scene of a September accident at a roundabout that injured a woman.
Former state Sen. Derek Kitchen joins race for 1st District U.S. House seat

Former state Sen. Derek Kitchen joins race for 1st District U.S. House seat

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 11:45 a.m.

Former state Sen. Derek Kitchen will vie for the Utah 1st District U.S. House seat, getting increasing attention from Utah Democrats hoping to regain a seat in Congress.