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Ogden
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Ogden. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Utah State Railroad Museum has launched a GoFundMe to restore ex-D&RGW No. 133 and raised over $5,500 toward a $15,000 goal; organizers say the historic locomotive needs repairs & maintenance before it can return to local rails. Standard-Examiner
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Families in the district celebrated as the board paused plans to close Lomond View Elementary — an independent study will now review the school's performance along with all 30 district elementary schools. The nearly 70-year-old school remains open for now. KSL-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ogden officials are working to restore passenger rail service to the 1924 Union Station—currently a cultural hub—by relocating FrontRunner from Ogden Central Station, with plans aiming for completion by 2034. The Salt Lake Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fremont High senior Salesi Moa changed his college choice from Tennessee to the University of Utah on Wednesday as part of the signing period from Dec. 3-5 – he remains the state’s top football prospect based on his standout season. Standard-Examiner
- ➤ Davis High quarterback Tradon Bessinger signed with Iowa on Wednesday at Davis High School in Kaysville after a campus visit swayed his decision. He flipped his commitment from Boise State and selected Iowa among five Power 4 offers + a promising football program appeal. Standard-Examiner
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Country Dance
8:30-10 p.m. — Union Station — $4 before 9, $5 after — Enjoy an evening of community fun with country dancing for teens and adults.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
~ Albert Einstein
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