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Ogden
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Ogden. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah’s average snowpack was 57% of the median on New Year’s Day (the lowest since the 1980s), with Weber-Ogden at 49% of normal. Forecasts indicate upcoming storms may boost mountain snow but deficits persist in several basins. KSL-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Ogden saw more than 450 new apartment permits approved in 2025, with 1,275 affordable units planned and market-rate projects also under construction to meet low vacancy rates and high demand among local renters. KUER
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jay Hill agreed to join Michigan as defensive coordinator, reuniting with former mentor Kyle Whittingham after 12 years. Several Utah assistants, including offensive coordinator Jason Beck, followed Whittingham & shifted the coaching setup at Utah. Standard-Examiner
- ➤ Portland State defeated Weber State 95-90 in overtime at the Dee Events Center on Jan. 1 as the game saw 16 lead changes and career-high scoring from Jaylin Henderson and Terri Miller Jr., while Weber State struggled from the free throw line. The Wildcats will host Sacramento State Saturday at 7 p.m. Standard-Examiner
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Twelfth Night Ball
7-10 p.m. — Two-Bit Bistro — Ticket required — Experience an evening of Regency-era entertainment with social dancing and a traditional Twelfth Night cake.
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Community Snowshoeing Adventure
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Ogden Nordic Ski Resort — Cost information available upon registration — Enjoy a family-friendly snowshoeing experience with warm drinks and winter fun.
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The Charm Bar – Design Your Own Necklace
5-7 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — Materials cost may apply — Unleash your creativity and craft a custom charm necklace that reflects your unique style.
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A Little Hope - A Lot of Blues
3-7 p.m. — The Monarch — Free entry — Celebrate resilience against January Blues with live blues music and support a local food bank.
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Jordan World Circus
1-8 p.m. — Golden Spike Event Center — Fun for all ages — Experience mesmerizing aerialists, thrilling acrobatics, and classic circus performances.
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Seed Starting Basics Workshop
4-5 p.m. — Ogden Botanical Gardens — Free entry — Discover the secrets of seed germination and get hands-on experience for your garden this year.
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Gray Knight Games Pokémon League Challenge - January
12-4:30 p.m. — Gray Knight Games — $5 entry — Compete in a standard Pokémon tournament and earn prizes as you battle fellow Trainers.
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