Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
Good morning, Ogden.
Firefighters battled a blaze at an auto and tire repair facility at 2700 North on US 89 near Skeen Construction + Infitness Nutritional Manufacturing for nearly four hours from Wednesday night until early Thursday + no injuries were reported.
The Utah Supreme Court ordered a new trial for death row inmate Douglas Stewart Carter—convicted for the 1985 murder of Eva Olesen in Provo—after a judge found that police and prosecutorial misconduct, including a coerced confession and suppressed evidence, violated his constitutional rights.
Police responded at 2:30 p.m. May 15 after a report of a stabbing at Greenhill Apartments in Riverdale and found a woman with multiple stab wounds before apprehending a male suspect who fled through a window—authorities have withheld the victim's identity pending next of kin notification.
A 34-year-old woman died after an apparent stabbing at the Greenhill at Riverdale apartments near 4189 S.
West on May 15 when Riverdale Police responded around 2:30 p.m. and later arrested a 39-year-old male suspect—police say there is no direct threat to the community.
Today at Ziegfeld Theater, the musical Tootsie made its Utah debut and will run through May 24 before moving to Park City on May 28—directed by Kyle Esposito and starring local theater founders in roles last seen in October.
Health experts warn that vaping is dangerous as a Johns Hopkins study of 250,000 people shows users have a higher risk of COPD due to unregulated nicotine levels (which may also cause heart and neurological issues).
Utah has already imposed restrictions on flavored vapes while doctors urge parents to talk to their children to prevent early nicotine addiction.
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.
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.
Ogden Music Festival featuring Kaia Kater
5-11 p.m. — Fort Buenaventura Park — Ticket info available — Experience a fantastic lineup of bands and a lively festival atmosphere to kick off your summer.
Farmers Market Ogden 2025
8 AM - 1 PM — Farmers Market Ogden — Free entry — Explore over 200 unique vendors, enjoy live performances, and participate in community yoga.
Basketball Camp: Playmaker College
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Ogden High School — $795 — A comprehensive camp for serious basketball players to enhance their skills and mindset.
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