Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Good morning, Ogden.
Robert Fisher used his garden hose to battle three fast-spreading fires Monday near the FrontRunner Station in Roy, protecting nearby homes as neighbors praised his quick response.
The Northern Utah Trailfest will take place at North Fork Park (Eden) from Oct.
2 to Oct. 4 and will offer trail races, camping, live music, and activities for families with new events like a duathlon and a cutoff challenge.
A Pano AI camera system detected a smoldering fire near Lewis Peak on July 17, and North Summit firefighters quickly extinguished it in the Wasatch Back using artificial intelligence instead of traditional fire lookout towers.
The technology builds on a century-old fire detection method.
Governor Cox appointed Hannah Freeze as the new Great Salt Lake Commissioner to lead policies protecting the lake.
She began her role immediately, succeeding Brian Steed, and will work with water users to safeguard water resources.
Governor Cox's emergency order lets local officials choose fireworks rules for Pioneer Day amid wildfire and flooding concerns following recent monsoon storms; communities such as Ogden may enforce full bans or allow displays with specific restrictions.
Family members are seeking public help (to cover rising hospital, prosthetic, and physical therapy expenses) for Lilia, a mom of three who lost both legs in an accident on Bear Lake and is now recovering in the hospital.
Ogden resident Kelly Quiroz reports her 27-year-old son finally received a cyclospora test order after multiple doctor visits for persistent symptoms.
The family must now decide on next steps as local lab options did not readily offer the specific test + could involve extra costs.
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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