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Odyssey Elementary Family Resource Center helps families start the school year

Odyssey Elementary Family Resource Center helps families start the school year

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 5:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Odyssey Elementary's Family Resource Center is helping Ogden families overcome barriers by providing essentials such as food, clothing and laundry facilities so students can start the school year ready to learn.
$238M upgrade of 5600 South, I-15 interchange in Roy nearly done, other projects continue

$238M upgrade of 5600 South, I-15 interchange in Roy nearly done, other projects continue

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The $238 million upgrade of 5600 South and the I-15 interchange in Roy, spurred by growth, is largely complete, though other major road projects in the area continue.
Teen hospitalized with serious injuries after Roy car, e-scooter crash

Teen hospitalized with serious injuries after Roy car, e-scooter crash

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teen was hospitalized with serious injuries in Roy after a crash involving a car and an e-scooter on Wednesday night.
Riverdale man sentenced to up to 15 years imprisonment in sexual abuse case

Riverdale man sentenced to up to 15 years imprisonment in sexual abuse case

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverdale man has been sentenced to up to 15 years imprisonment in a sexual abuse case involving a boy.
Fire in Uintah brings reminders of 2017 blaze, as firefighters preserve homes

Fire in Uintah brings reminders of 2017 blaze, as firefighters preserve homes

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 6:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

For some Uintah homeowners, the Dugway fire was a frightening reminder of a 2017 fire in the area that destroyed several homes.
Ogden Valley leaders OK 512.6% tax hike, but Utah Supreme Court still has to weigh in

Ogden Valley leaders OK 512.6% tax hike, but Utah Supreme Court still has to weigh in

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden Valley officials narrowly approved a budget plan calling for a 512.6% tax hike, but the Utah Supreme Court still has to weigh in.
'A big, big plan': South Ogden leaders envision bustling new city center in 61-acre expanse

'A big, big plan': South Ogden leaders envision bustling new city center in 61-acre expanse

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

South Ogden leaders envision a bustling new city center within a 61-acre expanse along Washington Boulevard in a plan to be considered by the City Council.
Initial suspect in Ogden fire that torched 18 acres probably didn't start the blaze, official says

Initial suspect in Ogden fire that torched 18 acres probably didn't start the blaze, official says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 1:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The initial suspect in an Ogden fire last month that torched 18 acres probably didn't start the fire, and investigators have put their focus on a juvenile.
Davis County leaders OK accord on use of license plate readers as debate flares on the topic

Davis County leaders OK accord on use of license plate readers as debate flares on the topic

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 9:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County leaders this week approved an accord on use of license plate readers in a split vote as debate flares on the controversial technology.
UTA to expand its on-demand service in Utah County amid new service changes

UTA to expand its on-demand service in Utah County amid new service changes

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's largest transit agency is expanding its microtransit service to more parts of Utah County, while also extending its fare-less option for another service in Weber County.
The man behind the masks

The man behind the masks

VideoPeter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jesus Cuevas is a Mexican mask maker, a mascarero. He is the son of a mask maker and a fourth-generation woodcarver.
Roy leaders OK scaled-back 34.25% tax hike; foes plan challenge to halt it

Roy leaders OK scaled-back 34.25% tax hike; foes plan challenge to halt it

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Roy leaders approved a scaled-back 34.25% property tax hike after a lengthy hearing, and foes are saying they plan a campaign to halt the increase.
Motorcyclist killed in Ogden crash

Motorcyclist killed in Ogden crash

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist died Tuesday night following a collision with a car in Ogden.
'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.  |  Save Story

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.
Firefighter treated and pets resuscitated after house fire in Farr West

Firefighter treated and pets resuscitated after house fire in Farr West

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A firefighter was treated and released and pets living in a house that caught fire in Farr West had to be resuscitated by responders on Friday.
'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.  |  Save Story

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.
FrontRunner double-tracking project is now closer to receiving $1.3B federal grant

FrontRunner double-tracking project is now closer to receiving $1.3B federal grant

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 7 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Transit Administration advanced the FrontRunner 2X project to the final approvals phase to expand tracks the FrontRunner corridor, allowing for trains as often as every 15 minutes.
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.  |  Save Story

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.  |  Save Story

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.