Tim Vandenack
American Indian, Pacific Islander growth outpaced Utah's overall growth, new numbers show
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 8 - 9:23 a.m.
The growth rate of the American Indian and Pacific Islander populations outpaced Utah's overall growth rate between 2020 and 2025, new estimates show.
Ogden man pleads guilty to 20 charges in 2025 dog-hoarding case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 7 - 8:00 p.m.
An Ogden man originally facing 338 misdemeanor counts in a 2025 dog-hoarding case has pled guilty to 20 charges as part of an accord with city prosecutors.
West Haven, which doesn't tax property, opts instead for new energy tax to boost revenue
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 7 - 2:02 p.m.
West Haven is one of just a handful of Utah cities that don't tax property and to keep it that way, officials instead opted for a new energy tax to boost revenue.
Utah Royals, Miller Sports hosting soccer, baseball events geared to Latino fanbase
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 7 - 6:21 a.m.
The Utah Royals will host activities geared to the soccer team's Latino fanbase at an Aug. 2 game while Miller Sports is bringing two Mexican baseball teams to play in Utah in September.
State tax officials push back against Ogden Valley's efforts to boost taxes
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 6 - 5:00 p.m.
The Utah State Tax Commission is pushing back against Ogden Valley officials' moves to implement a 506% tax hike, citing precedent and taxation guidelines.
Ex-Ogden police officer charged in weekend crash that pinned, injured 11-year-old girl
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 6 - 2:35 p.m.
A former Ogden police officer faces several felony counts in a crash that injured four people in a parking lot where they and others had gathered to watch a fireworks show.
Utah's Venezuelans to gather to mourn earthquake victims; funds sought to send aid
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 3 - 12:59 p.m.
Utah's Venezuelan community will gather to mourn the victims of the earthquakes that hit the country, and funds are being raised to aid the country.
Ogden men sentenced in separate shooting incidents from last November that drew police rebuke
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 3 - 8:19 a.m.
Two Ogden men were sentenced in separate shooting incidents on Nov. 22, 2025, that had drawn a rebuke from Police Chief Jake Sube.
Layton man charged with raping, kidnapping girl in Ogden in 2016
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 2 - 6:00 p.m.
A Layton man has been charged with raping and kidnapping a girl in Ogden in 2016, but authorities are still searching for the man.
Have You Seen This? Man saves panicked fawn from swimming pool
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 2 - 3:34 p.m.
After a fawn somehow stumbled into a Texas swimming pool, a man came to the rescue as the critter's worried mother looked on.
'I love the USA': Organizers of Independence Day event put out special call to Latino population
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 1 - 10:52 p.m.
The conservative organizers of a Sandy Independence Day event put out a special call and invitation for participation by the Latino population.
Why are your taxes increasing? Numerous Utah cities pursue property tax hikes
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 1 - 9:00 p.m.
Numerous cities across Utah are pursuing property tax hikes, one for 506%, which will be the focus of public hearings in August. These are the challenges municipalities face.
'Oops': Utah senator, Fox News apologize for linking data center foes to China
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 1 - 1:40 p.m.
A Utah senator and Fox News offered apologies connected to allegations that foes of the Box Elder County data center project are linked to China, while Kevin O'Leary offered a clarifying statement.
Weber County judge issues preliminary order allowing Ogden Valley to pursue 506% tax hike
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 30 - 5:30 p.m.
A judge issued a temporary restraining order allowing Ogden Valley officials to pursue the massive 506% tax hike they seek pending final resolution of the matter.
'Cruel, heartless': Critics raise health concerns with proposed immigrant detention facility
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 29 - 7:27 p.m.
Critics warn that plans for a proposed immigration detention center in Salt Lake City may not be dead and are raising healthcare concerns if such a facility is built.
Venezuelans in Utah collect aid, press for pause on deportations after deadly quakes
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 29 - 5:00 p.m.
Venezuelans in Utah collected aid over the weekend to help those impacted by two deadly earthquakes and are pressing for a pause on deportations to the country.
Ogden restaurateur promotes healthy eating with $3.95 curry bowls
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 28 - 5:00 p.m.
Ogden restaurant operator Steve Ballard is spearheading an initiative to promote healthy eating with $3.95 curry bowls offered at the Ogden Produce Co.
'A passion': Utah's Latino community uniting around World Cup as soccer tournament unfolds
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 27 - 3:01 p.m.
Many in Utah's Latino community are united around the World Cup, cheering for Mexico and other teams, as the soccer tournament unfolds.
Pleasant View OKs expansion of residential rehabilitation home; neighbors mull legal action
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 27 - 8:33 a.m.
Pleasant View officials approved a proposal allowing a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation home to expand, and some neighbors are considering legal action.
Pineview Reservoir in Weber County to be largely lowered for pipeline project
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 26 - 3:39 p.m.
Pineview Reservoir in Weber County, a popular recreation draw, will be largely lowered as part of Ogden's ongoing pipeline replacement project.
'We're not afraid': Supporters rally for longtime Salt Lake City man detained, facing deportation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 26 - 10:34 a.m.
Friends and family rallied in support of a longtime Salt Lake City man, originally from Mexico, who was detained by immigration agents and faces deportation.
The main motor: Latinos accounted for nearly half of Utah's growth from 2020 to 2025
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 26 - 6:18 a.m.
Latinos accounted for nearly half of Utah's overall population growth between 2020 and 2025 and were the primary motors in Salt Lake, Weber and Davis counties.
Data center developers move forward despite voter backlash aimed at Sen. Adams, others
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 25 - 8:15 a.m.
O'Leary Digital is moving forward with its Box Elder County data center plans despite voter backlash in Tuesday's voting aimed at state Sen. Stuart Adams and others.
How a data center helped topple one of Utah's most powerful lawmakers
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 24 - 5:00 p.m.
The data center project in Box Elder County figured big in primary elections, factoring in the defeat of Senate President Stuart Adams and two Box Elder County commissioners.
