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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Ogden. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 9, Mountain America Credit Union and Operation Warm donated 425 new pairs of shoes to Bonneville Elementary students in Ogden, where volunteers helped each student choose a pair that fit well—an act that boosts student comfort and confidence. This community effort supports local children as they head into the warmer months. Standard-Examiner
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ No injuries were reported after a structure fire at a home on the 2900 block of Jackson Avenue around 6 a.m. Friday that displaced three adults and three children, as firefighters from Ogden and South Ogden quickly subdued the flames and damage was estimated at $200,000 (the cause is under investigation). Standard-Examiner
- ➤ A sinkhole was discovered just before 8 a.m. Friday in the southbound lanes of I-15 near the 5600 South interchange in Weber County—forcing two lanes to close and causing traffic to back up to 21st Street with about 30-minute delays—and repairs were scheduled to finish by noon while further delays were expected. Standard-Examiner
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested Thursday after a stabbing at Greenhill Apartments in Riverdale left a woman dead, and police say 39-year-old Scott Thomas Myers—suspected of murder and other charges—was subdued with a Taser when he fled the scene. Standard-Examiner
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Weber High School principal Ryan Kachold pleaded with students to stop racing and reckless driving in the school parking lot. He said the dangerous behavior—caught on cameras—has decreased after a letter to families and a partnership with local law enforcement. FOX 13 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ogden’s mayor Ben Nadolski and local leaders, including Weber County Commissioner Jim Harvey, were named to new advisory committees for the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Salt Lake City. The committees will focus on sustainable economic development + community input during the planning process. Standard-Examiner
- ➤ Summit County and 19 state agencies have approved proposals to move forward with building renewable energy facilities in collaboration with Rocky Mountain Power. The planned program may use renewable options—solar, wind or geothermal—and will let homes and businesses join automatically while offering an opt-out choice. FOX 13 News
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Country Dance Night
8:30-10:00 p.m. — Union Station — $4 before 9, $5 after — Enjoy an evening of lively country dancing and community fun.
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