Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Ogden. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Do Good Today, a nonprofit helping families leave homelessness in Ogden, is raising $11,000 to replace its lost box truck so it can deliver donated furniture to about 20 families. The new truck will transport needed items like beds, sofas and TVs, ensuring families receive essential furnishings. FOX 13 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Utah wildlife officials advise residents to exercise caution as rattlesnakes emerge from winter dens during spring and early summer. They recommend staying at least 10 feet away and not harassing the snakes, noting that these native species help control rodent populations. FOX 13 News
- ➤ The state will require a hunting or fishing license or registration to enter any Wildlife Management Area by July 2028. Visitors including runners, bikers and birders were upset last summer after receiving citations for unauthorized entry. The Salt Lake Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Area residents from Weber, Morgan, and Davis counties are invited to join a Court Connect town hall at the 2nd District Juvenile Courthouse tomorrow from 6-8 p.m. to ask questions and learn about court services (a free event to boost community trust in the judiciary). Standard-Examiner
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials reported that measles cases increased by 85 in the last 10 days, bringing the cumulative total to 443 since early 2025 (with most new cases in Southwest Utah and other districts). Gephardt Daily
- ➤ Weber State spirit squad shows strong community care as graduate student Johanna Simon and cancer patient Kara Oliver—finalists for Team Impact's 2026 Teammate of the Year award—demonstrate their bond in fighting Ewing sarcoma. Oliver's family and the squad will continue regular visits to support her recovery. Standard-Examiner
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freeride skier Wynter McBride, ranked fifth on the Freeride World Tour, plans to coach young skiers and work toward competing in the Olympics if freeride becomes an Olympic sport. She expressed concern about shorter winters and is exploring mountain biking and kayaking to keep enjoying the outdoors. Standard-Examiner
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Marcus and Guy Comedy Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Wiseguys Comedy Cafe — Tickets available — Experience the hilarious musical comedy of Marcus Hardy and Guy Seidel with unique mash-ups and impressions.
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Marcus and Guy Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Wiseguys Comedy Cafe — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with musical comedy geniuses Marcus and Guy as they deliver their award-winning show filled with clever mash-ups and hilarious impressions.
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PET Film Series: Hook
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Peery's Egyptian Theater — Cost not listed — Relive the adventure as Peter Pan returns to face off against Capt. Hook to save his children.
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IF4™ Film Festival
7-10 p.m. — Warehouse 22 Event Center — Ticket info available — Celebrate the art of fly-fishing with world-class films and storytelling.
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Jenna Kim Jones: Clean Comedy Night
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Wiseguys Comedy Cafe — Check event page for ticket prices — Enjoy relatable, family-friendly humor from comedian Jenna Kim Jones.
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Country Dance
8:30-10 p.m. — Union Station — $4 before 9, $5 after — Enjoy a fun evening of community dancing and music for teens and adults.
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April Art Stroll Celebration
6-9 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — Various costs for classes — Discover unique art, workshops, and live music as spring awakens creativity.
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John Moyer: Comedy Hypnosis
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Wiseguys Comedy Cafe — Ticketed event — Experience an electrifying night of comedy hypnosis with John Moyer's award-winning show.
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Michael Sings McLean: 50 Years of Greatest Hits
7:30-9 p.m. — Ben Lomond High School — Ticket prices not listed — Spend an evening with Michael McLean and friends singing and sharing stories from his Greatest Hits collection.
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FREE Community Craft Night
5:30-7:30 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — Free entry — Bring your craft project and connect with fellow creatives while working on your latest masterpiece.
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