Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
Good morning, Ogden.
🌲 Environment
Mountain goats brought to Ben Lomond Peak last year are thriving and reproducing, boosting the local herd from 30 to roughly 50-60 (including a nursing kid).
Wildlife officials will continue issuing few hunting permits until the population reaches about 100.
🏛️ Government
UTA received over $41 million in federal grants to modernize its fleet with 25 clean diesel and 24 low-emission CNG buses.
Funds will be executed within the coming year, and some new buses may serve routes in Ogden by 2028 (planning subject to schedule changes).
🏥 Health
Utah health officials warn that holiday indoor gatherings may boost measles spread after Utah County reported six new cases in children this past week, bringing the 2025 statewide total to 142 (mostly unvaccinated).
They advise staying home when ill and verifying vaccination status before joining family events.
After surviving severe COVID and an emergency delivery at 28 weeks, McKenzie McCombs now donates NICU baskets filled with small gifts to families spending the holidays in hospital.
The couple’s project offers comfort (with items like bath bombs and recorders) and hopes to build community through shared stories.
🎉 Ogden Events
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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.
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.
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.
Twelfth Night Ball
7-10 p.m. — Two-Bit Bistro — Ticket required — Experience an evening of Regency-era entertainment with social dancing and a traditional Twelfth Night cake.
Community Snowshoeing Adventure
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Ogden Nordic Ski Resort — Cost information available upon registration — Enjoy a family-friendly snowshoeing experience with warm drinks and winter fun.
The Charm Bar – Design Your Own Necklace
5-7 p.m. — The Local Artisan Collective — Materials cost may apply — Unleash your creativity and craft a custom charm necklace that reflects your unique style.
🏠 Ogden Real Estate
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