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Thursday, August 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Ogden. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Young Ford Ogden held its first RTR drift event on August 26, drawing hundreds to see stunt drivers in cars like the Mustang and Bronco—rain did not stop the excitement for the local crowd. The dealership also continued its yearly giveaway for first responders by awarding a free one-year lease to detective Cody Wright, and the drift event will return late summer. Standard-Examiner
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Utah will honor fallen officers as a public viewing is held today at Bear River High School from 3—7 p.m.—Officer Estrada’s funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at USU — Spectrum in Logan while Sgt. Sorenson’s service will be held tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.; officers from across the country and community members will attend to support the families and law enforcement community. KSL-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ogden is the official host city for the U.S. edition of the Raindance Film Festival, which will debut in March 2027 with international films, panels, workshops, and student events. City leaders partnered with Raindance—an independent film festival from the UK—to boost tourism and support local arts. Standard-Examiner
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Utah System of Higher Education will audit every public college and university president’s spending in Utah after concerns were raised over unchecked, lavish purchases reported during Elizabeth Cantwell’s term + the review will examine fiscal 2025 spending records to check if current policies need updating. The Salt Lake Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ogden City Council certified the 2025 municipal primary election results on Tuesday with a 5-0 vote as challengers led in both contested council races ahead of the November general election. Officials noted a 22% turnout—with 7,468 votes cast from 33,939 mailed ballots—and thanked the Ogden Police Department for escorting ballot collection. Standard-Examiner
- ➤ Utah’s Office of Energy Development, TerraPower and Flagship Companies signed a memorandum today to explore a site for a sodium‐cooled fast reactor and energy storage plant in support of Operation Gigawatt. The partners will issue site recommendations by the end of 2025—evaluating community support, licensing potential and access to existing infrastructure. Standard-Examiner
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Mickey Mental of Weber State named Jackson Gilkey the starting quarterback for Game 1 against James Madison this week. He earned the job after live practice sessions— his calm poise and strong work ethic impressed coaches and they expect his throwing and running skills to lead the team. Standard-Examiner
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A Journey into Mixed Media Art
5-10 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — $65-$125 — Explore your creativity and learn mixed media techniques to create a unique canvas.
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Farmers Market Ogden 2025
8 AM - 1 PM — Farmers Market Ogden — Free entry — Experience a vibrant community market with local vendors, food, and entertainment for all ages.
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Boise Hawks vs. Ogden Raptors
6:30-8 p.m. — Lindquist Field — Cost varies — Enjoy an exciting Minor League Baseball showdown between local favorites and visiting teams.
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Boise Hawks vs. Ogden Raptors
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Lindquist Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting minor league baseball face-off between the Boise Hawks and Ogden Raptors.
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John Moyer: Comedy Hypnosis
7:30-9 p.m. — Wiseguys Comedy Cafe — Tickets available — Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with laughter and awe at John Moyer's comedic hypnosis show.
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Boise Hawks at Ogden Raptors
6:30–8:00 p.m. — Lindquist Field — Tickets available — Catch an exciting Minor League Baseball game featuring the Ogden Raptors against the Boise Hawks.
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Boise Hawks at Ogden Raptors Game
1-2:30 p.m. — Ogden Raptors Pro Baseball — Tickets available — Catch the exciting Minor League Baseball action as the Boise Hawks face off against the Ogden Raptors at beautiful Lindquist Field.
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Oops I Arted Fall Homeschool Semester 2025
4:30-5:30 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — $199 — Inspire creativity in your child through engaging art projects and techniques.
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Oops I Arted Fall Homeschool Semester 2025
1-2 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — $199 — Inspire creativity in your kids with a semester of engaging art exploration and skills development.
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Goat Rattler 100 Ultramarathon
Challenging ultramarathon — 101 miles — McGriff Park — Entry fee required — Tackle breathtaking trails with stunning views and significant elevation gain.
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