Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of July.
Good morning, Ogden.
Ogden School District's recent audit showed a 7% boost in reading proficiency, with 57% of kindergarten through third graders now reading at grade level.
Officials credit tailored lessons and United Way partnerships (helping hundreds of students) for the progress.
An 18.1 acre burn scar remains above the Ogden Nature Center North Trailhead after Saturday’s Mountain Road Fire, but trails are open and officials say no mudslides are expected (the stable boulder fields help prevent risks) despite forecast rains later this week.
Public health officials note that the CDC reported a surge in cyclosporiasis cases across 34 states while Utah recorded one locally reported case not linked to the outbreak.
Officials advise proper washing of produce + thorough cooking to help stop the spread of the parasite.
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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