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Saturday, May 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Ogden. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ogden High students, family, and faculty gathered on May 9 for a candlelight vigil in the school courtyard to honor 16-year-old Gauge Alexander Giesen, who died on May 4 at Primary Children's Hospital after being pulled from the Weber River during an airsoft game + memorial services continued at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary. Standard-Examiner
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ramblin’ Roads Family Restaurants expanded from its start in North Salt Lake and Bountiful to six locations including Ogden, Layton, South Ogden, Midvale, and Salt Lake, with the Ogden branch opening in 2020 to serve local breakfast lovers. The chain grew during the pandemic by leasing vacant buildings—while facing rising egg prices—to offer hearty comfort food across the area. Standard-Examiner
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ogden residents can celebrate their heritage at the 11th annual Living Heritage Festival at Union Station today from noon to 8 p.m.—the event offers food trucks, vendors, and live performances by local schools and community groups. Standard-Examiner
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The federal government resumed collecting defaulted student loans on May 5 and more than 320,000 Utah borrowers face tougher repayment measures, including wage garnishments—raising fears among local residents like Ogden’s Madison Owens who worry that rising costs will worsen their financial strain. Experts say that stricter collections may deepen the burden on borrowers and deter future college enrollment. The Salt Lake Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than 260 public safety workers from across the country attended a drone training event in Ogden organized by the Weber County Sheriff’s Office and the nonprofit Law Enforcement Drone Association. The weeklong event, which ended Friday, taught search and rescue tactics plus legal guidelines for using drones in emergencies. Standard-Examiner
- ➤ Governor Spencer Cox signed an executive order on May 9 that established the GRIT initiative to boost efficiency and accountability in state agencies — the program asks agencies to submit improvement projects and report progress while gathering feedback from the public and state workers. KUER
SPORTS NEWS
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Aerospace and Defense Acceler8 Wasatch 2025
9 AM – 2 PM — Union Station — Registration required — Explore innovative technologies and connect with aerospace and defense leaders.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Yuba Sutter High Wheelers vs. Ogden Raptors
5:59-10:30 p.m. — Lindquist Field — Costs vary — Catch the Ogden Raptors take on the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers in a thrilling baseball matchup.
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