Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
Good morning, Ogden.
A nonprofit in Ogden rescued eight dogs from a hoarding home and placed them in foster care, and now the animals are in better shape after several vet visits — the males are ready for adoption while most females are still being held because they may be pregnant.
Two men in Ogden are facing nearly 1,000 misdemeanor charges after 156 dogs and 11 cats were removed from a home on the 3000 block of Jefferson Avenue on April 15 due to poor animal care—73-year-old Miguel Salgado-Vargas faces 637 charges while 50-year-old Ramon Cano Aispuro faces 338 charges and both will appear in court on July 15.
Ogden City announced that the new Marshall N.
White Community Center will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 22 at 5 p.m. — an open house with guided tours of its 68000 sq ft facility is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. — and the center will open for public use on May 23 at 6 a.m.
At a conference hosted by Solutions Utah on Wednesday, Gov. Spencer Cox and author Sam Quinones discussed changes to Utah’s homeless system after new laws passed to add jail and treatment beds.
He said the plan will balance holding people accountable with showing compassion — a shift he called a ‘sea change’ in the state.
Weber FOP Cornhole Tournament
11 AM – 1 PM — Mt. Ogden Pickleball Courts — $20 team entry — Test your skills at cornhole for a great cause benefiting First Responder Wellness.
Aerospace and Defense Acceler8 Wasatch 2025
9 AM – 2 PM — Union Station — Registration required — Explore innovative technologies and connect with aerospace and defense leaders.
Country Dance Night
8:30-10:00 p.m. — Union Station — $4 before 9, $5 after — Enjoy a lively evening of community dancing with great company.
Mother’s Day Modern Calligraphy Workshop
5:30-7 p.m. — Sapori Italian Bakery & Cafe — Ticketed entry — Explore the art of modern calligraphy and enjoy a crafty night out with snacks and drinks available.
Ogden 12km
7 AM – 6 PM — Ogden Utah — Registration fee required — Experience a scenic point-to-point race through Ogden Canyon with a vibrant finish in downtown.
Country Dance Event
8:30-10:00 p.m. — Union Station — Only $4 before 9, $5 after — Dance the night away with community vibes and country tunes.
Jordan Makin Comedy Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Wiseguys Comedy Cafe — Rated PG — Enjoy a night of laughter with Jordan Makin's humorous takes on fitness tracking and improv beefs.
Jordan Makin Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Wiseguys Comedy Cafe — Rated PG — Enjoy a night of laughs with Jordan Makin, a star of Dry Bar Comedy, known for his humorous takes on improv and fitness.
Live Music at Peddler’s Cafe
10 AM – 12 PM — Peddler’s Cafe & Catering — Free entry — Enjoy live music while supporting local arts and community spirit.
Whose Live Anyway? Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Peery's Egyptian Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of spontaneous improv and laughter from talented performers.
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