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Former West Valley City man charged with raping, kidnapping girl in Weber County
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 15 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A former West Valley City man is charged with raping a girl in Weber County in 2021 or 2022, and he is currently jailed in Washington on similar charges in a separate case.
Northrop Grumman expands Roy site for Sentinel missile program development
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 15 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Northrop Grumman broke ground on a new building at its Roy Innovation Center campus, while a company official said the Sentinel nuclear defense system is moving ahead.
Ogden fire sparks safety concerns, man charged in 18-acre hillside blaze
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated July 14 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
A 51-year-old man faces a misdemeanor charge after authorities say he sparked the Mountain Road Fire, which burned more than 18 acres and prompted evacuations.
Man accused of starting Mountain Road Fire
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted July 12 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
A boy was questioned and a man was arrested on Saturday for investigation of starting a fire in Ogden that threatened homes in the area.
1 dead in Ogden motorcycle crash
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated July 9 - 6:09 p.m. | Save Story
Police said one person died in a crash involving a motorcycle on Tuesday on Washington Boulevard in Ogden.
American Indian, Pacific Islander growth outpaced Utah's overall growth, new numbers show
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 8 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
The growth rate of the American Indian and Pacific Islander populations outpaced Utah's overall growth rate between 2020 and 2025, new estimates show.
Ogden man pleads guilty to 20 charges in 2025 dog-hoarding case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 7 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man originally facing 338 misdemeanor counts in a 2025 dog-hoarding case has pled guilty to 20 charges as part of an accord with city prosecutors.
Small plane crashes at Ogden airport, no major injuries
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted July 7 - 7:56 p.m. | Save Story
Police and firefighters in Ogden responded to a plane crash with minor injuries at the Ogden-Hinckley Airport Tuesday afternoon.
West Haven, which doesn't tax property, opts instead for new energy tax to boost revenue
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 7 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
West Haven is one of just a handful of Utah cities that don't tax property and to keep it that way, officials instead opted for a new energy tax to boost revenue.
State tax officials push back against Ogden Valley's efforts to boost taxes
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 6 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah State Tax Commission is pushing back against Ogden Valley officials' moves to implement a 506% tax hike, citing precedent and taxation guidelines.
Ex-Ogden police officer charged in weekend crash that pinned, injured 11-year-old girl
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated July 6 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
A former Ogden police officer faces several felony counts in a crash that injured four people in a parking lot where they and others had gathered to watch a fireworks show.
Ogden men sentenced in separate shooting incidents from last November that drew police rebuke
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 3 - 8:19 a.m. | Save Story
Two Ogden men were sentenced in separate shooting incidents on Nov. 22, 2025, that had drawn a rebuke from Police Chief Jake Sube.
Layton man charged with raping, kidnapping girl in Ogden in 2016
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 2 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Layton man has been charged with raping and kidnapping a girl in Ogden in 2016, but authorities are still searching for the man.
Why are your taxes increasing? Numerous Utah cities pursue property tax hikes
Tim Vandenack and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 1 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Numerous cities across Utah are pursuing property tax hikes, one for 506%, which will be the focus of public hearings in August. These are the challenges municipalities face.
Weber County judge issues preliminary order allowing Ogden Valley to pursue 506% tax hike
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 30 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
A judge issued a temporary restraining order allowing Ogden Valley officials to pursue the massive 506% tax hike they seek pending final resolution of the matter.
Ogden restaurateur promotes healthy eating with $3.95 curry bowls
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 28 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden restaurant operator Steve Ballard is spearheading an initiative to promote healthy eating with $3.95 curry bowls offered at the Ogden Produce Co.
Pleasant View OKs expansion of residential rehabilitation home; neighbors mull legal action
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 27 - 8:33 a.m. | Save Story
Pleasant View officials approved a proposal allowing a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation home to expand, and some neighbors are considering legal action.
Pineview Reservoir in Weber County to be largely lowered for pipeline project
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated June 26 - 3:39 p.m. | Save Story
Pineview Reservoir in Weber County, a popular recreation draw, will be largely lowered as part of Ogden's ongoing pipeline replacement project.
