Tim Vandenack

99 Job Corps centers, including Clearfield's, to stay open as settlement is reached

99 Job Corps centers, including Clearfield's, to stay open as settlement is reached

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 9:06 p.m.

Utah's Job Corps site in Clearfield will stay open thanks to a settlement reached in a lawsuit against federal efforts to close 99 centers around the country.
Utah's Colombian community seeking donations to help Colombian quake victims

Utah's Colombian community seeking donations to help Colombian quake victims

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 5:03 p.m.

Members of Utah's Colombian community are seeking donations to help victims of the devastating earthquake and aftershocks that have shaken Colombia.
New data centers present 'opportunities and challenges' to Utah's tax system, researcher says

New data centers present 'opportunities and challenges' to Utah's tax system, researcher says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 8:07 a.m.

New data centers present "opportunities and challenges" to Utah's property tax system, says a University of Utah researcher who delved into the issue.
Student leaders, immigrant advocates press U. to become 'sanctuary campus' for immigrants

Student leaders, immigrant advocates press U. to become 'sanctuary campus' for immigrants

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 8:31 p.m.

Amid the ongoing immigration crackdown, students leaders and immigrant advocates want the University of Utah to become a "sanctuary campus" for immigrants.
'Beautiful, tragic naivety': Mom of Ogden student killed in shooting forges forward with a message

'Beautiful, tragic naivety': Mom of Ogden student killed in shooting forges forward with a message

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 3:02 p.m.

The mother of a Ben Lomond High School student killed in a shooting last year struggles forward with a message to parents — be involved in your kids' lives.
'Fervor on both sides': Proposed 54.9% tax hike in Roy prompting strong debate

'Fervor on both sides': Proposed 54.9% tax hike in Roy prompting strong debate

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 9:33 a.m.

A proposed 54.9% tax hike in Roy, needed, backers say, to keep city workers' wages competitive, is prompting intense debate in the Weber County city.
Smithfield man gets up to five years more imprisonment in sexual abuse case

Smithfield man gets up to five years more imprisonment in sexual abuse case

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 8:08 p.m.

A Smithfield man has been sentenced to up to five years imprisonment in a sexual abuse case, which will be added to his lengthy prison term in a separate case.
'Story of contribution': Longtime Mexican restaurant operator honored with key to Ogden

'Story of contribution': Longtime Mexican restaurant operator honored with key to Ogden

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 7:11 p.m.

Javier Chavez Sr., operator of a small chain of Mexican restaurants, received a key to Ogden from the mayor for his business efforts and contributions to the city.
Immigrant advocates picket against immigrant detainee flights at Salt Lake airport

Immigrant advocates picket against immigrant detainee flights at Salt Lake airport

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 5:44 p.m.

A handful of immigrant advocates gathered at Salt Lake City International airport to protest the regular immigrant detainee flights out of the facility.
Weber County leaders interested in nuclear power potential, host symposium on topic

Weber County leaders interested in nuclear power potential, host symposium on topic

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 12:02 p.m.

Weber County leaders are interested in potential use of nuclear power in the county and hosted a symposium on the topic featuring numerous experts in the field.
Ogden officials compromise to preserve part of ex-school property as green space

Ogden officials compromise to preserve part of ex-school property as green space

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 2:48 p.m.

Ogden leaders reached a compromise on the future of a vacant school property — part will be kept as open space and the rest will be sold for development.
Former state senator, Lehi official, immigrant advocate recognized for their work with immigrants

Former state senator, Lehi official, immigrant advocate recognized for their work with immigrants

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 9:29 a.m.

The Federation of United Mexicans in Utah honored an ex-state senator, a Lehi official and an immigrant advocate for their work with immigrants.
O'Leary Digital, Box Elder County press court to dismiss data center foes' lawsuit

O'Leary Digital, Box Elder County press court to dismiss data center foes' lawsuit

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 9:31 p.m.

O'Leary Digital and Box Elder County officials seek dismissal of the lawsuit filed by foes of a proposed data center, the latest sally in the simmering controversy.
67 Utah taxing entities seeking $93.58M in tax hikes between them, taxpayers group says

67 Utah taxing entities seeking $93.58M in tax hikes between them, taxpayers group says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 7:02 p.m.

A total of 67 Utah taxing entities are seeking $93.58 million in property tax hikes between them, and hearings on the varied proposals go through Aug. 27.
Teen admits to murder in deadly shooting at Weber County street racing competition

Teen admits to murder in deadly shooting at Weber County street racing competition

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 7:27 p.m.

A teen admitted to murder in a deadly shooting last year at a Weber County street racing competition and will be held in a juvenile detention facility until he's 25.
Ogden man sentenced to up to 5 years in prison for stabbing

Ogden man sentenced to up to 5 years in prison for stabbing

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 1:51 p.m.

An Ogden man was sentenced to up to five years imprisonment in the non-fatal stabbing of another man last March.
Intense Ogden Valley name debate ends, for now, with leaders opting to maintain the status quo

Intense Ogden Valley name debate ends, for now, with leaders opting to maintain the status quo

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 8:37 a.m.

The intense debate over the name of the new Weber County locale has ended, for now, with city leaders opting to stick with Ogden Valley.
Utah tribal leaders cite water, economic development as concerns at summit with state leaders

Utah tribal leaders cite water, economic development as concerns at summit with state leaders

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 8:30 p.m.

Water availability and economic development were some of the issues Utah tribal leaders brought up in meetings with state officials at a summit in Orem.
Traditional Diné food helps those suffering from heart failure, Navajo Nation study shows

Traditional Diné food helps those suffering from heart failure, Navajo Nation study shows

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 7:15 a.m.

A new study carried out in the Navajo Nation shows that a traditional Diné diet can play a role in helping heart failure patients.
Long-time Salt Lake resident deported to Mexico despite outcry by family and friends

Long-time Salt Lake resident deported to Mexico despite outcry by family and friends

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 31 - 10:28 p.m.

A long-time Salt Lake City resident detained by immigration authorities in late June has been deported to Mexico despite loud outcries by family and friends.
Have You Seen This? Injured eagle saved by man known for rescuing cats

Have You Seen This? Injured eagle saved by man known for rescuing cats

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

An injured eagle in Ohio, spotted by a watchful dog, was rescued by a man known for rescuing cats caught high up in trees.
'Definitely a need': Muslim leader says Utah needs Islamic advocacy group representation

'Definitely a need': Muslim leader says Utah needs Islamic advocacy group representation

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 30 - 12:02 p.m.

In the wake of a violent July 13 attack, a leader in Utah's Muslim community says the state needs an advocacy group to defend the Islamic community's interests.
Suazo Business Center founder Gladys Gonzalez dies, but backers say her legacy will live on

Suazo Business Center founder Gladys Gonzalez dies, but backers say her legacy will live on

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 29 - 9:19 a.m.

Suazo Business Center founder Gladys Gonzalez, who put a focus on helping Latino immigrants, has died, but her backers say her legacy will live on.
Man injured in Washington Terrace fire dies, children say

Man injured in Washington Terrace fire dies, children say

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 5:48 p.m.

A man injured in the fire that edged close to Washington Terrace on Monday has died, his children say, as the probe into the blaze continues.
Mexican Consulate in Salt Lake hosting information sessions geared to Mexican immigrants

Mexican Consulate in Salt Lake hosting information sessions geared to Mexican immigrants

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 2:38 p.m.

The Mexican Consulate in Salt Lake City will host information sessions all week geared to Mexican immigrants, joining consulates all across the United States.