Tim Vandenack
Weber Fire District proposing 23.6% tax hike; Weber County dispatch center mulling 4.9% bump
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 7:40 p.m.
Weber Fire District and the Weber County dispatch center are each proposing property tax hikes, 23.6% and 4.9%, respectively, as part of their 2026 budgeting.
Ogden man facing federal charge in connection with shooting incident; state charges dismissed
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 12:37 p.m.
An Ogden man is now facing a federal charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm stemming from a shooting incident, and state charges have been dismissed.
Hooper leaders revive push to strip the mayor of her powers and the measure, again, fails
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 9:37 a.m.
The Hooper City Council revived a proposal to strip Mayor Sheri Bingham of her powers and, like last July, the measure failed in a split vote.
Davis County leaders still debating proposed 30% property tax hike as 2026 budget talks continue
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 6:05 p.m.
As 2026 budget deliberations proceed, Davis County leaders are split on the proposal for a 30% property tax hike to keep pace with rising costs.
'The Major,' a giant U.S. flag created to honor military veterans, is again flying in North Ogden
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 12:15 p.m.
"The Major," a giant U.S. flag created in honor of military veterans, is again flying in Coldwater Canyon in North Ogden as Veterans Day approaches.
Ogden man charged with kidnapping, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 8:32 a.m.
An Ogden man has been charged in Weber County with kidnapping and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor reported to be a runaway.
'A unifying moment': Luz de las Naciones, highlighting Latin American dance and music, returns
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 7:11 p.m.
Luz de las Naciones, a celebration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints focused on Latin American dance and music, returns on Friday and Saturday.
2 Ogden council members headed to defeat; voters pick mayors across Weber, Davis counties
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 11:53 p.m.
In northern Utah, two Ogden City Council members appeared headed to defeat, and voters picked 20-plus mayors across Weber and Davis counties.
Janet Wampler leads heated Ogden Valley mayoral race by a wide margin, early returns show
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 10:02 p.m.
Voters in the Ogden Valley cast ballots for mayor and city council as the new Weber County city, home to some 7,600 people, begins to materialize.
Salt Lake City launches program encouraging immigrants to pursue US citizenship
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 7:42 a.m.
Salt Lake City has launched a program to encourage immigrants to pursue U.S. citizenship and to bolster their civic awareness.
'Still in shock': Utah immigrant grappling with detention after arrest at Salt Lake City airport
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 3 - 4:55 p.m.
A Utah immigrant, arrested last week at the Salt Lake City airport, is "still in shock" as she braces for a legal battle over her migratory status with immigration authorities.
Latino population is 'strikingly diverse, relatively young, mostly US-born,' Pew says
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 3 - 8:05 a.m.
The Latino population in the United States is "strikingly diverse, relatively young, mostly U.S. born and increasingly dispersed," Pew says in a new report.
Questions spur 3 Ogden City Council hopefuls to return donations; fourth recipient defends donor
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 2 - 10:30 p.m.
Three Ogden City Council hopefuls returned unexpected donations from a group they're not familiar with, while a fourth recipient defended the organization.
'Nasty and dirty': Ogden Valley mayoral hopefuls keep focus on issues amid intense campaign
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 1 - 12:04 p.m.
As the intense campaign for Ogden Valley mayor enters the home stretch, the two hopefuls to lead the new Weber County city say they're focused on the issues.
Third suspect, 15, charged with murder in shooting at street racing competition
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 31 - 10:02 p.m.
A third suspect, 15, has been charged with murder in the Aug. 31 shooting incident at a clandestine street racing competition in rural Weber County.
Second suspected gunman, 15, charged as juvenile in Ogden killing of high school student
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 31 - 8:03 a.m.
A second suspected gunman, a 15-year-old Roy teen, has been charged as a juvenile with aggravated murder and 28 other charges in the killing of a Ben Lomond High student.
Forceful arrest of immigrant at Salt Lake City airport sparks consternation among city leaders
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 7:15 p.m.
The forceful arrest of a Salvadoran immigrant at the Salt Lake City International Airport, caught on video, has prompted consternation among some city leaders.
Ogden health clinic geared to people without insurance moves, plans to expand offerings
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 29 - 9:02 p.m.
Seager Memorial Clinic in Ogden, which is geared to those in need, has moved to a much larger space and plans to expand its health care offerings.
Roy chief defends department, calls abuse charges against firefighter 'deeply troubling'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 29 - 8:36 p.m.
The Roy fire chief issued a statement defending the department after a firefighter was charged with sexual abuse and calling the allegations "deeply troubling."
Decolonizing art: Utah Museum of Fine Arts revamps its exhibit focused on Latin America
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 29 - 7:43 p.m.
Utah Museum of Fine Arts officials have revamped the art and artifacts on display from around Latin America, aiming in part to decolonize the artwork.
'It's been difficult': Search in Weber County for facility for disabled homeless people continues
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 29 - 6:24 a.m.
The search for a facility in Weber County for the chronically homeless and disabled population continues, but "it's been difficult," an official says.
Utah United Way organizations launch $1M fundraising effort for those impacted by shutdown
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 27 - 4:55 p.m.
United Way officials in Utah have launched a $1 million fundraising drive to help furloughed workers and others impacted by the federal government shutdown.
'It is unusual': 5 juveniles suspected in flurry of deadly Weber County shootings
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 24 - 5:02 p.m.
Weber County authorities have identified five juvenile suspects in three deadly shooting incidents in Weber County dating to Aug. 31 that have killed three people.
'My new Disneyland': Trader Joe's opens in Riverdale, coming soon to Holladay, Herriman
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 24 - 2:17 p.m.
Amid excitement and anticipation, Trader Joe's has opened a location in Riverdale, with stores soon coming to Holladay and Herriman.
