Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
Good morning, Ogden.
The Ogden Golden Veterans group, which meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Golden Hours Senior Center, is looking for new members including active service members, veterans, and their partners.
The group has hosted guest speakers on military experiences and community events since meeting regularly.
Tickets for the 92nd Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo, scheduled for July 18 to 24, go on sale Wednesday via ogdenpioneerdays.com.
Officials urge buyers to purchase directly to avoid scammers and inflated pricing.
Early Monday, a GasBuddy survey of 160 Ogden stations showed gas prices had risen 28.3 cents to $4.15 per gallon, which is 145.9 cents above last month and $1.09 more than last year.
Tuition and fees for fall will rise by an average of 2.82% as Utah colleges work to cover higher costs for fuel, sports and faculty salaries.
The increase will affect students statewide, including those in programs near Ogden.
University of Utah scientists have found a freshwater reservoir under the Great Salt Lake between Antelope Island and Farmington Bay while studying dust from the exposed lake bed.
They will study the reservoir further to see if it can help reduce toxic dust for nearby communities (research published online).
Researchers at the University of Utah reported that freshwater stored in wet rock and sand (beneath Farmington Bay) is not a viable option to meet long-term water needs while its pressurized flow helps reduce dust on exposed lakebeds.
At the Weber County Ice Sheet, U.S. curling skip John Shuster led his team to a 9-3 win over Canada before falling 5-3 to Sweden, leaving the U.S. at a 2-3 record while Sweden holds a perfect 5-0 mark as playoffs begin Friday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our First Car Show
2-8 p.m. — Marriott Park — $5 registration — A charity car show benefiting Special Needs Boy Scout Troop 1481 with opportunities to win prizes.
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