Tim Vandenack
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Ogden, UT, United States
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Weber County Republicans say no to proposed new Utah flag
OGDEN — Forget about tax cuts, education funding, transgender kids and some of the other red-hot topics that have surged during the 2023 Utah legislative session. Weber County GOPers are saying no to revamping the Utah state flag, as outlined in Senate Bill 31. The Weber County Republican Party issued a statement on Friday calling on […] → Read More
US Rep. Blake Moore to hold town hall gathering in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. Rep. Blake Moore is holding a town hall meeting on Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. It will be held at the Hinckley Institute Forum Room on the University of Utah campus at 260 Central Campus Drive in Salt Lake City. “Congressman Moore will discuss his roles on the Budget and Ways […] → Read More
Roy OKs ban on TikTok on city-owned devices
ROY — Roy has joined the ranks of governmental units banning TikTok on official devices. The Roy City Council unanimously approved a policy update on Tuesday that prohibits city employees from downloading the social media app on city-owned electronics unless they get approval from their department head or the city manager. The change has been […] → Read More
WonderBlock meetings set to spread word to the public, get feedback
OGDEN — Ogden officials have more gatherings planned to spread word about the WonderBlock development and parking proposal and to get input from the public. The city formally unveiled the plans in early November and held an open house on Nov. 15 to give the public a chance to learn more about the ambitious project, […] → Read More
Utah Rep. Lesser ‘cautiously optimistic’; Lee, Kyle look ahead after unofficial wins
Utah Rep. Rosemary Lesser isn’t declaring victory in her bid for the District 10 Utah House seat, though she’s cautiously optimistic. “It’s important we wait and see that every vote is counted,” she said Wednesday. The post covers parts of Ogden, South Ogden, Riverdale and Washington Terrace, and Lesser led in balloting after the first […] → Read More
Weber County turnout edges past 20% with a week more of campaigning
OGDEN — Voter turnout in Weber County so far totals around 22% as campaigning enters the final week. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Weber County Elections Office reported that it had collected or received 28,035 ballots, 22.3% of the 125,812 ballots mailed out in October to registered voters. Lauren Shafer, head of the elections office, […] → Read More
Rep. Blake Moore to hold town hall meetings next week
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Blake Moore will be holding three town hall meetings next week. Here are the details: He’ll meet with the public in Logan at the David B. Haight Alumni Center, 555 N. Champ Drive, on Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. He’ll meet with the public at the Marriott-Slaterville city building at 1570 W. […] → Read More
Man detained in Ogden in connection with Plain City fire
OGDEN — A man faces preliminary charges of aggravated arson and more stemming from a structure fire last Sunday in Plain City, the Weber County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. Cristian Perez-Gonzalez, 29, was detained on Thursday at an Ogden home and has been booked into the Weber County Correctional Facility in Ogden. According to jail […] → Read More
Lindquist music, fireworks show returning to Weber State
OGDEN — Get ready for music, cannon blasts, fireworks and car congestion. The annual Lindquist Family Symphony Pops and Fireworks presentation on the campus of Weber State University returns on Sunday, with the show to go from 9-11 p.m. “We welcome the opportunity to invite our greater community to our beautiful campus for what promises […] → Read More
Weber School District race draws three contenders
Several spots on the Weber and Ogden school boards are up for grabs this cycle, but just one is on the primary ballot — the three-way race for the precinct 6 spot on the Weber School Board. Incumbent Janis Christensen of North Ogden seeks her third term but faces a challenge from Heather Koci, mother […] → Read More
Weber County OKs accords on vote dropbox surveillance with 10 locales
OGDEN — Smile when you cast your ballot if you use one of the many drop boxes around Weber County — you’ll be on camera. To comply with House Bill 313, approved by Utah lawmakers earlier this year, all 21 drop boxes in the county are monitored by surveillance cameras, a requirement implemented in the […] → Read More
Weber County Commission hopefuls put focus on growth, property rights
WASHINGTON TERRACE — Weber County Republicans have several choices to make in the looming primary, and most of the candidates they have to choose from gathered at a forum to offer their views on the issues. With 14 GOP candidates variously running for the U.S. House, Utah Senate, Utah House, Weber County Commission and Weber […] → Read More
Weber County Commission hopefuls to debate as jockeying for office heats up
OGDEN — With primary voting culminating in just over a month, the time is here to start weighing the varied hopefuls for office, especially on the GOP side. → Read More
Hill AFB conducting night-flying operations through April 11
HILL AIR FORCE BASE — Night-flying operations out of Hill Air Force Base have commenced and are to last through April 11. “During this period, flying is scheduled to be completed by approximately 10:30 p.m., but days and times may vary based on a number of factors including weather, airspace availability on the Utah Test […] → Read More
US Rep. Blake Moore holding gatherings in Clearfield, West Haven
WEST HAVEN — U.S. Rep. Blake Moore will be holding town hall meetings next week in Weber and Davis counties. He’s holding a gathering on Wednesday from 6:15-7:15 p.m. at South Clearfield Elementary, 990 E. 700 South in Clearfield. He’ll follow that with another meeting from 8-9 p.m., also on Wednesday, at West Haven City […] → Read More
US Rep. Blake Moore and wife welcome fourth child, a boy
SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. Rep. Blake Moore is now a father of four. The first-term lawmaker and his wife, Jane, welcomed a boy into the world on Tuesday. All four of the couple’s children are boys. “Christmas came early for the Moore family!” Moore, a Salt Lake City Republican, said in a tweet on […] → Read More
Wasatch Front mountains shrouded in wildfire smoke; expert says to stay inside
That air out there is as nasty as it looks. → Read More
Fires hit multiple buildings in downtown Ogden
OGDEN — Multiple fires in the downtown Ogden area destroyed at least one building Monday and early Tuesday, knocked out power to a neighborhood and forced firefighters to use large → Read More
Ogden Twilight organizers announce last headliner, concert tickets selling fast
OGDEN — The final headliner in the Ogden Twilight summer concert series has been named — Spoon. → Read More
South Ogden officials formally open Burch Creek Park: 'It's awesome here'
SOUTH OGDEN — After a year-and-a-half of waiting, South Ogden kids and adults have a new place to play. → Read More