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Ogden
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Ogden. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new report details salaries of Utah's public college and university presidents, with University of Utah President Taylor Randall earning over $1 million in base salary plus benefits. The breakdown covers leaders from eight institutions including Utah State, Utah Tech and Southern Utah. The Salt Lake Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SB201 awaits the governor's signature after passing in the legislature and could save over 1,000 animals each year by requiring shelters to check with rescue groups (a measure that may give many pets a second chance). The Salt Lake Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hope Henderson delivered record-setting twins at an Ogden birth center on March 3 via water birth; Clay weighed 9 lb 4 oz and Leah 9 lb 6 oz, making them the heaviest twins ever recorded in Utah. Both babies are healthy and growing well. Standard-Examiner
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ogden will host the World Men’s Curling Championship 2026 at the Weber County Ice Sheet starting Friday, March 27. Fans can enjoy free fan festivals with food trucks and curling demos (including floor curling) on both weekends. Standard-Examiner
- ➤ Weber High School lacrosse team paused social media this season to build stronger bonds and run a No Social Media A-Thon fundraiser, says coach Randy Allred. All 46 players have reported feeling more connected as they enjoy more outdoor time (including seniors and freshmen). KSL-TV
- ➤ Snowbasin Ski Resort will close early on Sunday, March 22 due to a warm winter and low snow levels, ending its season one month ahead of schedule. The resort plans to shift to summer recreation with a new mountain bike + trail-running program coming soon. KSL-TV
- ➤ Box Elder High boys lacrosse team dominated Roy on Friday, March 20 by adjusting warmups to beat unseasonable spring heat. Senior attacker Isaac Funk scored three goals early as the Bees won 21 — 6 in a strong Region 5 road game. Standard-Examiner
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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