Tim Vandenack
Bill meant to curb immigration enforcement efforts in Utah stalls in committee
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 22 - 10:34 p.m.
A measure put forward by a Democratic lawmaker to curb what he views as heavy-handed immigration enforcement efforts in Utah stalled in committee Thursday.
Proposed detention center, immigration crackdown spurs flurry of Salt Lake City protests
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 20 - 10:11 p.m.
Foes of apparent plans for an immigrant detention facility in Salt Lake City gathered again to protest, one of several demonstrations in the city on Tuesday.
Immigration detention center talk sparks Salt Lake County mayor's concern; more protests loom
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 20 - 9:00 a.m.
Talk of an immigration detention center has sparked backlash from the Salt Lake County mayor as more protesting looms against increased action targeting immigrants.
Utah immigrants, immigration return as focus for some lawmakers as 2026 session looms
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 19 - 7:11 p.m.
Some Utah lawmakers are putting the focus on immigrants and immigration, a big topic last year, as the start of the 2026 legislative session looms.
'Stay conscious': MLK Day event speakers say the fight for civil rights continues
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 19 - 4:01 p.m.
Speakers at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event at the Utah Capitol, one of many in the state, stressed the importance of continued efforts in the fight for civil rights.
1 person critically injured in helicopter crash in Wasatch County
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 19 - 3:39 p.m.
A helicopter crash Sunday near Timber Lakes, Wasatch County, left one person critically injured and remains under investigation.
New Latino mayor, council members take office, marking step forward for Latino representation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 4:17 p.m.
Jesse Valdez was sworn in as Kearns' new mayor, and several other Latinos took office this month, marking a step forward in representation for Utah's Latino community.
'Unconscionable': Demonstrators protest possible new immigrant detention facility in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 1:34 p.m.
Demonstrators protested at the site of a rumored new immigration detention facility in Salt Lake City while federal officials kept largely mum on the possibility.
Have You Seen This? The skies turned pink over an English city (and it wasn't the northern lights)
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 3:32 p.m.
The skies turned a bright pink over Birmingham, England, last week thanks to lighting used to keep the grass on a soccer field healthy and foggy, overcast weather.
Utah lawmaker proposes bill to put a check on immigration enforcement action in state
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 9:02 p.m.
With immigration enforcement action increasingly in the public eye, a Democratic Utah lawmaker has proposed a bill to put a brake on such activity in the state.
Ogden woman sentenced to 2 years of jail in friend's death from 2025 crash
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 5:47 p.m.
Alyssa Palomo has been sentenced to two years of jail stemming from a 2025 crash that killed an occupant of her car.
Life of man killed in South Ogden shooting 'marked by humility, generosity and unwavering love'
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 5:03 p.m.
Brandon Kay, who died of gunshot wounds sustained last week in a South Ogden shooting, was a devoted Christian and family man with a strong work ethic.
South Ogden man in ambush-style shooting dies; neighbor now facing murder charge
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 12:17 p.m.
One of the two people shot in an ambush-style shooting last week in South Ogden has died and his neighbor is now facing an aggravated murder charge.
Charges: South Ogden man shot 2 neighbors, fired at daughter and police due to 'internal anger'
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 7:11 p.m.
A South Ogden man faces attempted aggravated murder charges after allegedly shooting and injuring two neighbors, killing their dog, and firing at his daughter and officers.
After incorporation, judge dismisses lawsuit focused on Ogden Valley development
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 7:40 a.m.
Days after the incorporation of part of the Ogden Valley, a judge dismissed a lawsuit against Weber County officials focused on development of the area.
Venezuelans now rank as the second-largest Latino subgroup in Utah after Mexicans
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 9:00 p.m.
With many Venezuelans fleeing their country, those of Venezuelan descent now rank as the second-largest Latino subgroup in Utah after Mexicans.
Homeless man charged with making a terrorist threat at Ogden synagogue
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 2:00 p.m.
A homeless man is charged with making a terrorist threat at an Ogden synagogue after threatening to kill everyone inside the location, occupied at the time only by a cleaning worker.
Utah firm Spero focused on helping Tongans find work at home, curtailing migration
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 9 - 12:06 p.m.
Spero, a new Pleasant Grove-based firm, is focused on helping Tongans find work at home, curtailing the need to migrate from the Polynesian nation.
South Ogden man shot 2 neighbors as they walked out of their house, police say
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 9 - 10:09 a.m.
Two people were shot in an incident in South Ogden, and the officers who first responded came under fire, prompting a large police presence before a neighbor was arrested.
'Looking really good': Zions Bank economist optimistic about Utah's future prospects
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 5:03 p.m.
A Zions Bank economist is optimistic about Utah's future prospects but will be closely monitoring mortgage rates, inflation and the labor market as the year unfolds.
'Makes no sense': Democratic officials stress opposition to 1,300-bed homeless shelter at forum
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 6:27 p.m.
Four Democratic Utah lawmakers stressed their opposition to the proposed 1,300-bed homeless shelter sought by Gov. Spencer Cox at a west-side legislative forum.
Weber County officers found justified in shooting, killing robbery suspect in April
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 11:00 a.m.
An Ogden police officer and Weber County sheriff's deputy were legally justified in shooting and killing a robbery suspect last April, the Weber County attorney determined.
Washington Terrace man charged with rape, sodomy of a child
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 7:45 a.m.
A Washington Terrace man is charged with sodomy on a child and rape of a child stemming from alleged actions with a 13-year-old girl.
Gov. Cox helps launch initiative meant to help military veterans caught up in the legal system
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 5 - 10:00 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox and other officials launched a new initiative to help military veterans caught up in the legal system in Weber, Davis and Morgan counties.
