Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
Good morning, Ogden.
On Monday morning, houses in Washington Terrace were evacuated when landscapers uncovered a box of old mining explosives buried near 4700 S 175 W—law enforcement and bomb experts secured the area, nearby schools were placed in secure status, and residents returned after about an hour with power restored and no ongoing threat.
Last Tuesday’s apartment fire marked the 100th residence fire statewide responded to by the Red Cross of Utah’s Disaster Action Team—around 35 were in and near Ogden and the team provided quick comfort and aid to displaced families while urging better fire safety measures.
At approximately 8:45 a.m. Monday, landscapers uncovered a box with decades-old mining explosives at a Washington Terrace residence, prompting evacuations and school lockdowns until bomb techs retrieved the explosives and restored safety—serving as a reminder for residents to call 911 if they encounter suspicious packages.
Police responded Monday morning—at 8:45 a.m.—to 175 W.
4700 South in Washington Terrace after landscapers dug up a buried box containing four pieces of decades-old mining explosives, which led to neighbor evacuations, school lockdowns and a power shutdown before the bomb squad safely removed the items.
Judge Dianna Gibson ruled Monday night that the Legislature’s maps did not follow voters’ wishes—she ordered the state to redraw congressional maps by Sept.
24 and set a status conference for Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. Supporters such as Mormon Women for Ethical Government called the decision a clear win for local voices.
A Utah judge ruled that the Legislature's congressional maps did not follow the Better Boundaries initiative and ordered lawmakers to redraw the districts within 30 days—plaintiffs were allowed to submit recommendations ahead of a mid-October hearing.
Weber State’s 5-foot-9 cornerback Tre Parks-Vinson from Fort Worth was cleared in the spring to play after a non-injury issue kept him out of fall camp in 2024; now in his fourth season and switching from receiver to cornerback, he is set to bring speed and energy to the defense — his coach calling him a pick artist who can spark the team.
Weber State women's soccer beat North Dakota State 3-1 on Sunday morning at Wildcat Soccer Field in Ogden—scoring two first-half goals and adding a late corner goal to secure their third straight win for a strong season start.
Ogden Raptors’ star Chris Sargent signed with the San Diego Padres after 171 games with the team as announced on Instagram Sunday, and he is headed to affiliated minor league baseball.
The Raptors split their series with the Rocky Mountain Vibes after an 11-10 win Saturday night—its playoff push now depends on remaining matchups.
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