Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of July.
Good morning, Ogden.
Emergency response teams contained a grass fire in Layton that burned seven acres near Weber State University's Davis campus just before 4:00 p.m. Tuesday – about 30 families were evacuated and several trailer homes damaged, and officials said eight trailers will be uninhabitable until repairs are complete.
Ogden City Fire Chief Mike Slater advised residents to store fireworks properly — few incidents occurred during the Fourth of July ban on discharges.
Officials are now monitoring weather ahead of the Pioneer Day fireworks period from July 22-25.
Utah joined more than a dozen states and the DOJ in a settlement against egg companies accused of colluding to fix prices, requiring them to supply over 53 million eggs and pay $3.3 million—including 125,000 cartons and $93,000 for Utah—to prevent future collusion over a five-year period.
Mixed Media Wonderland Tea Box Workshop
5-10 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — $85 — Dive into creativity and craft a unique Alice in Wonderland themed tea box with hands-on instruction.
Farmers Market Ogden
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Farmers Market Ogden — Free entry — Discover local farmers, artisans, and live music at this vibrant weekly market.
Mermaid and Ocean Children’s Summer Art Camp
6 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — Ticket required — Dive into creativity with watercolor ocean scenes and seashell crafting.
Ogden Community Job Fair
1-4 p.m. — The Monarch Venues — Free entry — Meet with 30+ local employers for on-the-spot interviews and exciting giveaways.
Kellen Erskine Live Comedy Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Wiseguys Comedy Cafe — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of laughs with the hilarious Kellen Erskine, a standout comedian featured on major networks.
Disaster and Wilderness First Aid Course
8 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Weber State University — $295 Early Bird — Learn critical first aid skills for emergencies in remote and disaster situations.
Of Monsters and Men Concert
5:00–6:30 p.m. — Ogden Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting melodies and powerful harmonies of Of Monsters and Men in a scenic outdoor setting.
Comedy Night with Robert Mac
7:30 – 9:00 PM — Wiseguys Comedy Cafe — Check official site for ticket info — Experience brainy, dead-pan comedy from a Comedy Central grand-prize winner.
Utah Championship Golf Tournament
Aug 1-2 — Ogden Golf & Country Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of the PGA Korn Ferry Tour at a stunning Utah venue.
Wet Leg Live in Concert
5-6:30 p.m. — Ogden Amphitheater — Tickets from $80 — Experience an unforgettable live show with the popular band Wet Leg.
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