Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
Good morning, Ogden.
Ogden farmer Chad Midgley says his homemade Hobbit Hole greenhouse saved crops from last week’s freeze that wiped out nearly all produce on nearby farms.
He calls the greenhouse a miracle and urges support for local farms as growers face lower yields.
Alan Osmond, the oldest Osmond brother and a founding member of the famous pop group, died at 8:30 p.m. today surrounded by family and friends.
The Utah native had battled multiple sclerosis since 1987 and helped shape a chart-topping sound that defined an era.
Gas prices in Ogden dropped 9.1 cents per gallon last week based on a survey of 160 stations — the average now is $4.10 with prices ranging from $3.79 to $4.29.
Experts warn that global oil risks could drive fuel costs higher soon.
Weber State University will honor 3,880 graduates with commencement and convocation ceremonies on Friday and Saturday.
The main event starts at 7 p.m. Friday at the Dee Events Center (other sessions are held at various campus venues).
Migratory birds are increasingly flocking to Great Salt Lake as declines in other saline lakes concentrate their numbers around Ogden Bay, where biologist Kyle Stone monitors shorebird trends.
He said overall counts are falling and urged conservation efforts to sustain future populations (support from DWR continues).
Utah wildlife experts report that ticks are contributing to a decline in moose numbers in the state.
The Division of Wildlife Resources is studying the problem + will develop measures to protect the local moose population.
Director Katie Hass of Utah Division of Consumer Protection warns locals to carefully review door-to-door sales pitches this summer as window washing, pest control and solar projects increase; she advises checking company records and demanding written contracts + clear cancellation policies.
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