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Woman tells parole board convicted sex offender stalked, harassed her
Dave Cawley, KSL Podcasts | Posted Oct. 8 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
A Weber County woman urged the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole on Monday not to release convicted sex offender Cary Hartmann for a second time.
Ogden officials grant permit to rebuild Historic 25th Street structure that had to be razed
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 9:55 a.m. | Save Story
Ogden officials will permit the reconstruction of the Historic 25th Street building that was razed earlier this year due to structural problems.
Ogden mayor stops downtown paid parking program for now, apologizes to community
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 4 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
The Ogden mayor is pressing pause on paid parking downtown. His decision came after a fiery city meeting last week, where the majority of residents strongly opposed the change.
Bilingual Shakespeare adaptation in Ogden aims to promote inclusivity
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 3 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
A Spanish-English adaptation of one of Shakespeare's play — meant to disrupt 'Anglophone dominance in Shakespeare studies' — will be performed in Ogden.
2 dead after mobile home fire in Roy
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com and Shara Park, KSL-TV | Updated Oct. 3 - 6:47 p.m. | Save Story
Two people are dead after their mobile home caught fire in Roy on Thursday.
'Their voice counts': League of Women Voters registers homeless people at Ogden shelter
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 2 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Weber County League of Women Voters registered homeless people at Ogden's Lantern House shelter on Wednesday, with more outreach planned.
$81M aqueduct resilience project aims to protect Utahns' water supply in event of earthquake
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 2 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Division of Water Resources and the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District announced an $81 million seismic resilience project for the Davis Aqueduct.
Why train horns are blaring more frequently across the Wasatch Front
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 1 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Freight and commuter train operators are sounding train horns across the Wasatch Front more frequently than usual because of a change in safety standards.
Ogden citizenship program yielding results — 12 newly naturalized citizens so far
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 30 - 9:22 p.m. | Save Story
A new Ogden citizenship program is yielding results — 12 new U.S. citizens so far, including nine who took the naturalization oath on Monday.
Bicyclist hit by car in Weber County
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 27 - 4:39 p.m. | Save Story
A man riding his bike was hit by a car Friday morning in Weber County.
New emergency alert system for 6 northern Utah counties being put in place this week
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 26 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A new emergency alert system is being put into place for six counties in northern Utah this week.
Ogden's plans to shift to downtown paid parking draw fire from merchants
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 25 - 10:23 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden's plans to shift to downtown parking, a topic of debate for at least two years, are drawing fire from some and the change gets closer and closer.
Get Gephardt helps Roy man hit with over $4K in fraudulent charges
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 25 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
Mike Gilbertson loves picking the blues on his guitar, but recently, it seems he got picked over by identity theft. That's when he decided it was time to get the help of KSL Investigators.
30 years to life: Families pack court for sentencing in 'heinous' Utah double-murder
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 25 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
A gallery full of family members attended the sentencing of Christian Taele to remember the two men he killed in seemingly random attacks during "a complete psychological break."
Ogden stepmother charged with aggravated child abuse of 13-year-old
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 25 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
A 36-year-old Ogden woman is being held without bail in Weber County Jail after she was arrested last week on suspicion of child abuse.
Ogden man charged with ambushing, attacking neighbor with wrench
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 25 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man who told police he was hunting sex offenders was charged Tuesday with ambushing and attacking a neighbor with a crescent wrench.
'What better way to learn about history?': Restored WWII-era B-29 makes stop in Ogden
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 23 - 9:26 p.m. | Save Story
A restored WWII-era B-29 stopped in Ogden, offering a glimpse into history.
Salt Lake police arrest man after 10 years on the run to face rape charge, parole violations
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 23 - 11:38 a.m. | Save Story
A man who police say has been on the run for 10 years was arrested over the weekend in Salt Lake City. He faces a rape charge and parole violations from a robbery conviction.
Weber Fire District shows community leaders what it's like behind the hose
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 21 - 4:50 p.m. | Save Story
Local leaders in Weber County had the chance to train with their county fire district and experience what it is like to do their jobs.
Ogden man dead after gunshot wound
Sicily Stanton, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 21 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
A 45-year-old Ogden man died Saturday after succumbing to a gunshot wound, Ogden police said. This is believed to be an isolated incident.
West Haven leaders call for awareness about abuse, domestic violence after 6 deaths
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 20 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
West Haven leaders put out a call this week for increased awareness about abuse and domestic violence after three recent incidents in the city that have left six dead.
Early morning Ogden commercial fire causes millions of dollars of damage
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 20 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
The Ogden City Fire Department responded to a large commercial building fire early Friday morning that started with industrial equipment at the Business Depot Ogden.
New bill could encourage affordable housing for military families near Utah's Hill Air Force Base
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 19 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
A new bill introduced to the U.S. House aims to increase affordable housing stock by creating more tax incentives for development around large military installations, including Hill Air Force Base.
Storm topples trees across Roy, Clinton; resident describes tree hitting home
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 18 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
A resident recounts the scary moments during a thunderstorm Tuesday afternoon when a tree crashed into his home.
'Such a gateway': Latina leaders put focus on education at Weber State event
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 17 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
A trio of Latina leaders gathered for a Hispanic Heritage Month event at Weber State, putting the focus on education in a discussion with students.
Ogden School District, police tap gun-sniffing K-9 to aid with school safety
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 16 - 1:59 p.m. | Save Story
The Ogden School District, teaming with Ogden police, now has a gun-sniffing K-9 named Piper to help keep the system's schools safe.
How to help preschoolers become life-long learners through inquiry-based learning
Aley Davis, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 15 - 7:58 a.m. | Save Story
Early education experts say capitalizing on opportunities to pique your child's curiosity will set them up for lifelong learning and problem solving. One Ogden mother says her efforts are already paying off.
Babysitter once imprisoned for child abuse sent back without parole for killing 2-year-old
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 14 - 9:37 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man who served time in prison for child abuse has been sent back to serve a sentence of life without parole after killing a 2-year-old boy he was babysitting in Roy.
Ogden leaders OK tweaks to diversity commission per HB261 but defend intent
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 12 - 4:37 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden leaders approved changes to what was the Diversity Commission per the new state law targeting diversity initiatives but defended the intent of the body.
Ogden Canyon reopens after water main break
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 10 - 12:06 p.m. | Save Story
A ruptured water main closed both directions of Ogden Canyon Tuesday morning. Crews made repairs and the canyon reopened just before noon.
Haven Bay Elementary opens as construction continues
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 10 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
On Monday, Haven Bay Elementary became the last of Weber County School District's new schools to open.
Ogden police seek information in 11-year-old cold case
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 10 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
It's been over 11 years since Robert Santos Soto Jr., 26, was gunned down in front of his Ogden home and still, there are very few leads in solving the case.
'We didn't know she was suffering': Community mourns family killed in murder-suicide
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 9 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
Close relatives and neighbors of a family that died in a tragic murder-suicide mourned together and remembered their lives at a vigil Sunday night.
Utah social worker recommends open, honest conversations to process recent tragedies
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 8 - 2:18 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has had its share recently of tragic news stories, including multiple children who have died after getting shot. A victim advocate says it's important to talk and be open about how tragic events are affecting you.
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off early with events on Saturday in Salt Lake City, Ogden
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 6 - 9:25 p.m. | Save Story
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off early with events on Saturday in Salt Lake, Ogden and many more set for Sept. 14 and beyond.
West Haven mother killed 3 young children, then herself
Pat Reavy and Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 6 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Weber County Sheriff's Office says the tragic deaths of a woman and three children, whose bodies were found inside a car earlier this week, were the result of a murder-suicide.
Weber State students, professor studying impact of cuts to diversity programming
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 5 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
A Weber State graduate student is spearheading a study into the impact of cuts to diversity programming at the university brought on by HB261.
Weber State University offers new ways to help new students tackle 1st year
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 4 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Freshman year can be daunting, but it's also one of the most crucial years for college students. Weber State University is taking steps to help its youngest class.
Blood battle between Utah State and Weber State collects critical blood donations
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 4 - 9:28 p.m. | Save Story
A battle is brewing between two Utah universities, and it has nothing to do with athletics.
Woman, 3 children found dead in vehicle in West Haven
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 4 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
A woman and three children were found dead with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in Weber County Tuesday night, sheriff's officials said.
Woman approached drive-thru customer, punched her with brass knuckles, charges say
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 2 - 8:31 a.m. | Save Story
A Pleasant View woman was charged Friday with approaching another woman in an Ogden convenience store drive-thru and punching her in the face with brass knuckles.
Fire officials investigating commercial structure fire in Weber County
Mark Jones, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 1 - 10:07 p.m. | Save Story
Fire officials in Weber County are investigating a fire that broke out at a commercial building Sunday afternoon.
'No idea off the table,' UDOT says about safety improvements to Ogden Canyon
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 1 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
UDOT is working on making Ogden Canyon safer but is open to suggestions from the community on how to improve it after a fatal crash in July.
Man arrested in fatal Ogden hit-and-run fled because 'he was afraid,' police say
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 1 - 2:42 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run after photo evidence of a license plate number quickly identified the vehicle and driver on Saturday.
Ogden Valley incorporation foe waging seemingly lonely battle against creating new city
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 31 - 4:41 p.m. | Save Story
Laura Warburton is an outspoken foe of creating a new city in the Ogden Valley in Weber County and says it can be a lonely battle given the vocal pro-incorporation contingent.
Washington Terrace commission goes back to drawing board on urban chickens
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 30 - 6:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Washington Terrace planning commission tabled an ordinance on Thursday that would have legalized urban chickens on larger properties in the city.
Ogden wildlife rehabilitaton center facing difficulties in reopening
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 29 - 9:37 p.m. | Save Story
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah is struggling to reopen, months after having to move out of their longtime home.
Clearfield man could spend life in prison for trying to kill woman, fleeing from police
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 28 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
A man from Clearfield will spend at least three years and up to life in prison for trying to kill a woman and assaulting a parole officer with his truck while fleeing from police in March 2022.
Hill AFB defense contractor faces charges in Jan. 6 US Capitol riots
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 27 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
A civilian employee was arrested Monday at Hill Air Force Base and charged with participating in the U.S. Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021.
Ogden police tweak ticketing policy that drew scrutiny
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 27 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
The Ogden Police Department has tweaked its officer evaluation policy which recently drew controversy over whether it encouraged ticketing of motorists.
South Ogden OKs backyard hens; Washington Terrace weighing chicken change
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 27 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
The South Ogden City Council approved change allowing backyard chickens, while Washington Terrace officials this week will hold a hearing on the issue.
Roy pedestrian struck, killed by car
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com and Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 26 - 10:23 p.m. | Save Story
A man crossing the street at a crosswalk was struck and killed by a car in Roy on Monday night.
Young pilots take to the sky to keep crops growing
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 26 - 12:07 p.m. | Save Story
There is something about being a young high school student who gets a spark that leads to a career. Young people often struggle to find themselves in an increasingly complex world.
Fundraiser to help brothers struck by lightning sells out in an hour
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 26 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Workers at an Ogden restaurant say the community exceeded expectations, donating funds for two brothers who were struck by lightning in the Bear River last week.
Ogden Valley, Spring Lake incorporation proposals go to voters in November
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 24 - 10:37 a.m. | Save Story
Proposals calling for incorporation of the Ogden Valley in Weber County and Spring Lake in Utah County will go to voters in each locale in November.
Ogden fundraiser to help family of two brothers struck by lightning
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 23 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
Severe weather can be dangerous, as one Ogden family knows all too well. Friends of two brothers who were struck by lightning Sunday are working together to help their family with medical and funeral expenses.
Utah woman recounts terrifying murder-for-hire plot foiled by law enforcement
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 23 - 8:30 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah woman is recounting how she lived in fear for more than a year, after learning someone wanted her dead.
Construction delays split up Weber district's new Haven Bay Elementary School
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 21 - 9:39 p.m. | Save Story
Construction delays are moving classes for a brand new elementary school to other neighboring schools. It's one of three new schools opening in the Weber School District.
