Good morning, Ogden.

The Ogden City Council voted Tuesday night to explore buying the old Taylor Canyon school site so the green space can remain for community play and gathering — negotiations with the school district will soon determine the best use.

Neighbors who rallied to protect the space believe this move will help keep the area open for everyone.

Davis County Health confirmed its first measles case on Dec.

2 and listed Kid Zone in Clearfield, Treehouse Children’s Museum in Ogden, and Walmart Supercenter in Layton as possible exposure sites—unvaccinated residents are urged to get the MMR vaccine.

Roy High girls basketball coach Josie Williams led a growing team of 19 in Tuesday’s nonregion game against Morgan, where freshman Lily Solomona scored 14 points—fuelling a hard fight despite the Royals falling 54-41—and Williams said reducing 26 turnovers is key before they host Woods Cross on Friday. This loss marked Roy’s 0-4 start as they work to improve their game.

Box Elder girls wrestling won five individual titles at Weber High School this Thanksgiving weekend—scoring 311.5 points to top Tooele and Weber.

In other prep sports news, Northridge senior Dontae Dyson flipped his commitment to Utah State while Clearfield and Ogden girls earned wins at Providence Hall, Box Elder boys basketball began the season with three nonregion wins, and the Burchell Classic girls tournament starts on Thursday.

Kalani Sitake told people he will stay as head coach of BYU football — and the school is working on a new contract to keep him — while the team will play in the Big 12 Championship Game this Saturday against Texas Tech.

The Winds of Winter Concert

7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Weber State University Department of Performing Arts — Free entry — Experience an enchanting evening of wintry classics performed by the Weber State Symphonic Band.

December Art Stroll at The Local Artisan Collective

6-9 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — Costs vary by class — Dive into a festive holiday atmosphere with artisan ornament-making and live demos from local artists.

Make Your Own Felted Scarf Workshop

3-5 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — $59 — Create a cozy, one-of-a-kind felted scarf using nuno felting techniques.

Crystal Festival – Rock, Mineral, Gem & Crystal Show

10 AM – 8 PM — The Monarch — Free admission — Discover unique crystals, gems, and handcrafted gifts this holiday season.

Mariachi Herencia De Mexico Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Weber State University Department of Performing Arts — VIP packages available — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Mariachi music live in Ogden.

The Nutcracker Ballet

7-8:30 p.m. — Peery's Egyptian Theater — $24 - 40.50 — Experience Clara's enchanting journey alongside local dancers and live orchestral music.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Coldplay

6:15-7:14 p.m. — The Monarch — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting melodies of Coldplay performed by a string quartet amidst candlelight.

Country Dance Night

8:30-10 p.m. — Union Station — $4 before 9, $5 after — Kick up your heels at this lively country dance event for teens and adults.

Ogden Christmas Village Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

6-10 p.m. — Christmas Village — $55-$120 — Experience festive lights and holiday cheer with a magical horse-drawn carriage ride.

Pirate Winter Art Camp

1-3 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — $29 — Unleash creativity and pirate imagination with map painting, clay coins, and diorama building.