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Ogden
Friday, December 26th, 2025
Good morning, Ogden. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The church is updating the beloved children’s song 'When I Am Baptized' to emphasize choosing the Savior’s way (rather than implying water washes away sin), explained Primary General President Susan Porter on Instagram. The changes will replace outdated language for clearer doctrinal expression. The Salt Lake Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials launched the Utah Wildfire Risk Explorer to help Utahns check wildfire risks, and starting in 2026 fees between $20 and $100 will be assessed on taxable structures in high-risk areas unless risk reduction measures are taken — a move following new legislation. Standard-Examiner
- ➤ Sen. J. Stuart Adams proposed paying California to build desalination plants so water can be shared with Utah and other upstream states along the Colorado River. Discussions among state water agencies continue as he said the plan could spur a national effort to stretch limited water resources. FOX 13 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Morgan Scalley will become Utah’s next head coach after the Las Vegas Bowl on New Year’s Eve; Coach Whittingham and players expect a smooth transition as Scalley (a longtime Utah insider) brings his own approach while maintaining the program’s tradition. The Salt Lake Tribune
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Little Hope - A Lot of Blues
3-7 p.m. — The Monarch — Free entry — Celebrate resilience against January Blues with live blues music and support a local food bank.
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Jordan World Circus
1-8 p.m. — Golden Spike Event Center — Fun for all ages — Experience mesmerizing aerialists, thrilling acrobatics, and classic circus performances.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.
~ Jack London
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