Good morning, Ogden.

The Ogden Raptors played their first home game Tuesday, May 27, at Lindquist Field after finishing a California road trip and are now hosting community events with special promotions.

The team will offer contests, weekly giveaways plus partnerships with local banks and the city to honor Ogden’s baseball past.

Students at Northridge Elementary School gathered on Tuesday to sign cards and posters for 12-year-old Jason Thorpe—who nearly drowned over the holiday weekend at a summer party and remains in the ICU with doctors noting signs of improvement after removing him from a ventilator.

From now until April 2026, the Dumke Arts Plaza at 445 25th St. in downtown Ogden is hosting an immersive art installation called 'This was water' created by local artists Kellie Bornhoft and Carey Campbell in collaboration with Weber State University fellows—featuring five crystalline sculptures modeled after gypsum crystals from the Great Salt Lake that play an interactive soundscape. The exhibit opened on May 16 and will include live performance events on Sept. 5, Nov. 7 and April 30 at 6 p.m.

Today, Bonneville Elementary hosted a dunk tank event—where nearly 200 students with strong attendance got two chances to dunk Principal Neilson—on the playground to boost attendance before the school year ends, as part of the district’s efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism.

Local candidates must file for municipal elections from Monday through June 6 at city recorder and special district offices—candidates for Ogden Valley City will file at Huntsville Town Hall and need to complete conflict of interest forms and affidavits before submitting their candidacy. Weber County Clerk Ricky Hatch urged interested residents to check local requirements and prepare the necessary documents ahead of time.

A new analysis finds Utah has the worst nurse shortage in the nation with one nurse per 75 people—55% lower than Hawaii’s rate, and low pay is driving nurses to leave for better opportunities nearby.

Many nursing workers say high stress and little financial reward have caused them to seek jobs in other states.

Utah stroke patients at Intermountain Health centers get clot-busting medicine within 45 minutes of arriving, with 94.5% meeting that goal.

Fast care saved patients like Ted Itchon (a former firefighter) after he got tPA (a clot-busting drug) when he had a stroke last January.

Bonneville High's Whitni Johnson won the state girls golf title by finishing 3-under through 36 holes at Glendale Golf Course on May 19-20, finishing four strokes ahead of Salem Hills' Navy Hubbs—delivering her school's first individual title since 2012 and making her the only Northern Utah champion this spring.

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.

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.

Historic 25th Street Car Show

5-9 p.m. — Historic 25th Street — Free entry — Discover over 300 classic and vintage vehicles while enjoying local art and dining.

Farmington Reptile Expo

8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Legacy Events Center East Athletic Fields — $10 General Admission, Kids 6 and under free — Explore a vibrant world of reptiles and take home a scaly companion.

Great Falls Voyagers at Ogden Raptors

3:30-5:30 a.m. — Lindquist Field — Check local listings for ticket pricing — Cheer on the Ogden Raptors as they face the Great Falls Voyagers in minor league baseball action.

EHDI/PIP Movie Night: Cars Screening

7-9 p.m. — Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind — Free entry — Catch the animated classic Cars with friends and family in a welcoming environment.

Oakland Ballers vs. Ogden Raptors

5:59-8:59 p.m. — Ogden Raptors Pro Baseball — Check for ticket prices — Experience an exciting Minor League Baseball matchup at Lindquist Field.