OGDEN — Ogden residents voiced their frustration after the city fenced off a portion of Gib's Loop this past week The decision, which affected a popular trail running through Mount Ogden Golf Course, sparked swift backlash, with over a thousand people signing a petition in just three days, arguing that the trail belongs to the community. For decades, locals have enjoyed hiking, biking and running along the path, making it a key part of their outdoor lifestyle. Long-time trail user Hite Stromberg said the closure felt personal. "I grew up on this trail. I learned to bike here and ran with teammates thousands of times," Stromberg said. "It's a shame to cut it off." Stromberg, like many others, viewed the restriction as unnecessary and called for city officials to reconsider. The city maintained that safety is the primary concern and pointed to the risk posed by stray golf balls in the area. Mike McBride, the public information officer for Ogden city government, explained that the closure was about ensuring responsible use of public spaces. "We're asking neighbors to be good neighbors and use things for their intended purpose," McBride said. However, longtime trail users argued that shutting off the loop wasn't the answer. Josh Stuart, whose son Beck has Down syndrome, said the path's accessibility is crucial to his family's lifestyle. "There are plenty of solutions that would allow different groups to coexist here without completely cutting people off," he stated. The debate is ongoing, and community members like Stromberg are not giving up the fight. They are calling for education and discussion before resorting to permanent barriers. Meanwhile, the city insists the changes are part of broader improvements to the golf course, with volunteers scheduled to assist trail users in navigating the updates. The fate of Gib's Loop remains uncertain, but for those who grew up with the trail, it is more than just a path — it's a piece of their home. READ MOREPedestrian hit by vehicle on Ogden roadby Megan Brugger Utah (KUTV) — A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle near 1100 North Mountain Road The patient's identity and condition are not known MORE | Auto-pedestrian crash: Woman struck by car in Roy crosswalk in city's string of auto-pedestrian crashes An officer with the Ogden Police Department confirmed the crash happened on Saturday afternoon OGDEN — Jace Rodriguez didn’t catch who said it A few fiery words emanating from visiting No joining the scoreboard 2-1 on a solo goal by Richard Moore only lit a Rodriguez hat trick and top seed Ogden High which roared during the second half for a 5-1 win in Saturday’s 3A state boys soccer quarterfinal assisted by Luis Velasco on a goal that gave Ogden (16-0) a 2-0 lead 13 minutes into the first half found the net twice more against Judge (8-5) keeper Porter Smith took it to heart and put the game away,” Rodriguez said Center back Adam Jenks and the Ogden defense weren’t having any of it closing out 40 minutes without another Bulldogs goal and paving the way for a city clash between the No 5 Ben Lomond in the 3A semifinals Thursday “We represent our community and you don’t mess with Ogden,” Jenks said Ogden raced ahead for the match’s first goal on a 40-plus-yard free kick by Velasco – perhaps an audition for the football team’s next placekicker – that sailed past Smith and teammate Eli Robinson just four minutes into the first half and Moore’s late first-half punch made it a one-goal deficit for the Bulldogs entering the second half Ogden coach Todd Scott used the mood swing to challenge his boys “I told the boys it’s what we do after that,” Scott said Tempers ran hot in the early minutes of the second half scored just seven minutes back onto the pitch as well as an exchange of yellow cards against both sides only fanned the flames as the Tigers defended a 3-1 lead over the next 33 minutes Jenks credited captains Velasco and Rodriguez for breaking the fever “I think a lot of it’s thanks to our captains,” Jenks said Scott knows the temperatures of a playoff match well It’s just a matter of getting the guys to take a breath wash the negative emotions and play the game in front of them Scott expressed his respect for the series’ recent history The Tigers and Bulldogs forced overtime in consecutive postseason meetings entering Saturday’s match: Ogden 3-2 (OT) in 2023 and Judge 2-1 (OT) in 2022 “They’re teenagers at the end of the day and sometimes we play a little too rushed,” Scott said “We had to calm things down (and) make some adjustments with some players they’re not going to give it to us — nobody cares about (your) record when you go into the playoffs they always play us pretty well in the past and now they played very well today (and) brought the intensity for sure.” adding Ogden’s fourth goal with 27 minutes to go completing his hat trick with a timely pass by Parley Gladwell with three minutes remaining watered down Judge’s defense by the end of the day as Paul Baltazar and crew put Ogden in their sights following wins over No 4 Canyon View (5-0) to earn an equal semifinal seat with the unbeaten Tigers Following a 7-1 loss in their first regular-season meeting with Ogden the Scots dropped a narrow 1-0 loss to their region rivals in late March Those matches won’t mean much when both squads drop the gloves next Thursday “We haven’t proved anything yet until we get the job done,” Rodriguez said Thursday at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman 5 Ben Lomond earned every bit of its semifinal berth Saturday in Cedar City 4 Canyon View 5-0 in the 3A quarterfinals for a third crack at No 1 Ogden on the northern side of the semifinal ticket next week in Herriman Kevin Nuci led the Scots (10-4) with two goals and an assist Robben Ferrufino and Pedro Rodriguez each added a goal to the effort Amir Odeh and Luka Banda each added an assist 5 Merit Academy 10-2 in the 2A quarterfinals Saturday at home Alex Hernandez racked up six total goals for the double hat trick 1 Maeser Prep in the 2A semifinals at 1:30 p.m Daniel Fontes and Sébastian Figuero each added a goal for the Jayhawks (1-4) Figuero (1) and Alex Hernandez (2) rounded out the assist column 2 Manti in the other 3A semifinal at 11:15 a.m Connect with sports reporter Conner Becker via email at cbecker@standard.net and X @ctbecker LLC | www.standard.net | 332 Standard Way Search and rescue dive teams were called out after a boy jumped into an Ogden river and failed to reemerge Utah (KUTV) — Search and rescue dive teams were called out after a 17-year-old boy jumped into the Weber River and failed to reemerge deputies with the Weber County Sheriff's Office received a report of a possible drowning near the 12th Street Airsoft field Lieutenant Mark Horton said the Weber Fire Department was the first agency at the scene MORE | Ogden: Pedestrian hit by vehicle on Ogden road They immediately began searching the area and combed through the banks with the help of Weber County Search and Rescue Divers found the boy about an hour and a half after the call came in He was transported by a helicopter to Primary Children's Hospital Horton said "a couple of kids" were outside "playing airsoft" when a few decided to jump into the river The boy was reportedly the only one who did not resurface Though Hortan said "it's been kind of a mellow year," there are still some strong currents "The area of the river that he was located in was pretty deep There were deep pockets with current flowing through and so people need to exercise caution in those areas when they're out by the water," he said Utah (KUTV) — Residents are speculating that a meteorite struck Ogden on Saturday night after several people reported seeing a bright green ball of light streaking across the sky Videos and images began circulating on social media around 9:30 p.m One resident shared surveillance camera footage showing what appeared to be a ball of light soaring across the northern sky Another described the spectacle as a “huge green fireball.” A woman in Ogden posted a photo of what she said was a plume of green smoke near 12th Street and Harrison Boulevard She noted that she saw a bright flash in the sky followed by an echoing sound and rising smoke Although the fireball appeared to fall in Ogden it was visible from as far away as Riverton At the end of April, NASA reported the annual Eta Aquarids meteor shower would be active from April 20 to May 21 Authorities said these meteors are known for their high speed and would be visible in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres 2News has reached out to local authorities for more information and confirmation Did you see it? Share your photos and videos with us at kutv.com/chimein a cherished matriarch and beacon of warmth in her community just a stone’s throw from where her story began in Ogden on November 4 Norma’s life was a tapestry of devotion to her family Norma’s journey was one marked by love and companionship having been married to the late Leroy Harold Linder with whom she built a life filled with laughter and shared dreams Norma’s legacy continues through her beloved son who will carry forward her spirit of kindness and resilience Norma was a pillar of strength and generosity working at The Ogden Deseret Industries where she not only contributed to her community but also forged lasting friendships Her colleagues remember her as a woman of unwavering integrity and infectious enthusiasm taking pride in creating a warm and welcoming space for all who entered Her love for yard work was evident in the vibrant flowers that adorned her garden a craft she approached with precision and creativity where she conjured up meals that were both comforting and delicious much to the delight of her family and friends Norma Fay Linder’s life was a beautiful reflection of the things she held dear and her memory will be treasured by all who were fortunate enough to know her Her passing leaves a void that will be felt deeply but her influence will continue to bloom in the lives of those she touched and the joy she found in life’s simple pleasures will be remembered always 2025 with a viewing held at Leavitt’s Mortuary at 1:00 and a graveside service to follow at 2:00 at Aultorest Memorial Park 836 36th Street Utah — After more than 150 dogs and cats were rescued from a house in Ogden so I was looking out my door to see what they were barking at,” explained Melissa Deppe When Deppe had two stray dogs show up at her house on Tuesday she and her neighbor went for a walk in hopes of finding their owners: "We just decided to go see if we could find the owners for these two dogs." "We stumbled upon over on the 31st block of Jefferson stumbled upon two animal control trucks and some law enforcement presence,” said Peterson They saw law enforcement bringing several animals out of a house "The un-sugarcoated version of what I felt was disgust and fear," Peterson shared Ogden Police said animal services found 152 dogs "living in extremely poor and overcrowded conditions." Because of the number of dogs involved animal services agencies from Weber and Roy counties were called to assist in removing the animals from the property Deppe and Peterson are concerned because the animal groups they know of already have their hands full All the dogs are currently receiving care and evaluation Once they complete any needed medical treatment Ogden Police are still investigating the case Anyone interested in adopting a dog rescued from the Ogden home should monitor the Weber County Animal Services website for information Pueden encontrar la versión en español aquí Young musicians filled the Ogden Amphitheater with mariachi Saturday afternoon. Ogden City partnered with local nonprofit LUPEC to continue the tradition of celebrating Cinco de Mayo downtown munched on tamales and shopped for clothing from across Latin America who was helping friends who own a local Mexican restaurant since some of her friends and family were scared to go She said they feared facing consequences related to their legal status your age — everybody loves to come out and celebrate it's just sad that our people feel scared,” she said noting many community members consider this their hometown LUPEC vice chair Eulogio Alejandre said some vendors asked if they thought anyone would attend welcoming those who attended and understanding others might not Even some citizens and permanent residents fear being deported by mistake and he felt sad that community members who work as educators cleaners and builders don’t feel they belong “Our position was that we will have the event We have nothing to be concerned about,” he said Ogden’s festival brought people from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds Some came from out of state while visiting family in Utah; others wandered in while walking around downtown high school senior Angela Gutierrez was stationed near an entrance to the amphitheater She’s lived in Ogden her whole life and said it felt great to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the broader community “It just shows how Ogden is able to support our community and actually celebrate it rather than kind of hide it and not want to celebrate it at all.” “I still see the same type of people coming out and celebrating something that is so dear to us Wearing a shirt with the words “besos not borders” — besos meaning kisses in Spanish — Ogden School Board member Arlene Anderson perused a tent selling embroidered dresses and jewelry she said she wished more people would enjoy the food like we're missing some community members.” After the young mariachi players’ sound check, Alejandre stepped off the stage. The musicians were both current students at Esperanza Elementary, where Alejandre is principal, and older students who practice with the group Academia Mis Raices Alejandre said he looked forward to hearing the event’s other performers though he said the crowd did seem smaller than in previous years “But the people that are here are just having a blast.” Macy Lipkin is a Report for America corps member who reports for KUER in northern Utah Ogden multi-sport standout and track and field star Taydem Graden heads into the KMAland Senior Spotlight today (Ogden) -- Ogden multi-sport standout and track and field star Taydem Graden heads into the KMAland Senior Spotlight today who qualified for the Drake Relays and finished ninth in the long jump has major hopes for the rest of the season very exciting experience,” Graden told KMA Sports “I ended up doing better than I thought I would I’m very happy I achieved the standard to (compete) at Drake National Honor Society and competes for the Bulldogs volleyball team “I feel like the community deserves involvement,” Graden said of her busy schedule and I feel like they deserve so much out of that Graden’s biggest athletic passion is on the track which she will continue to compete in at Dordt University “I would say (my passion) comes from a family line of loving sports and loving track,” Graden said “My dad was very involved in track and had lots of success and my younger sister is beginning to love it who is also outstanding in the hurdle events remains one of the top long jumpers in Class 2A Her 18-00.50 from mid-March continues to stand as the second-best jump of the season among those in her class “I would say (the goal) is to do our best,” Graden said “We can’t really anticipate much because we don’t know how everything is going to look just my whole team and me and my teammates just try our best and take everything one event at a time.” The above is merely a summary of KMA Sports’ interview with Graden for Monday’s 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closure felt personal I learned to bike here and ran with teammates thousands of times,” Stromberg said viewed the restriction as unnecessary and called for city officials to reconsider The city maintained that safety is the primary concern and pointed to the risk posed by stray golf balls in the area the public information officer for Ogden City explained that the closure was about ensuring responsible use of public spaces “We’re asking neighbors to be good neighbors and use things for their intended purpose,” McBride said longtime trail users argued that shutting off the loop wasn’t the answer said the path’s accessibility is crucial to his family’s lifestyle “There are plenty of solutions that would allow different groups to coexist here without completely cutting people off,” he stated and community members like Stromberg are not giving up the fight They are calling for education and discussion before resorting to permanent barriers the city insists the changes are part of broader improvements to the golf course with volunteers scheduled from May 1 through the 3 to assist trail users in navigating the updates The fate of Gib’s Loop remains uncertain it is more than just a path — it’s a piece of their home Follow @KSL5TV Office: (219) 809-0445 | On-Air Line: (219) 861-1632 | ric@wimsradio.com Town Hall Window Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m “Residents are eligible for one (1) vehicle parking sticker at no cost when home association dues are paid the Town of Ogden Dunes said in a press release No cash will be accepted for Home Association Dues Any checks should be made out to Ogden Dunes Home Association or ODHA” “Additional vehicle stickers are available for purchase at $50 each (payable to Town of Ogden Dunes).” A completed golf cart inspection form and Proof of insurance will be required for all golf carts.” You will need to complete a Watercraft Information form.” The Animal Committee is also offering Dog Bandanas for $3 w/purchase of a dog tag ($6 w/o tag)” “Unable to make it to our office during regular business hours Please call us at 219-762-4125 and we will help you find the best option for your situation.” please contact Town Hall at 219-762-4125.” OGDEN — Ogden City and other area partners are looking to make sure trail users on a popular city trail stick to that trail and don’t accidentally find themselves in the path of a golf ball or two Ogden City sent out a press release announcing a series of improvements to be implemented in conjunction with the Ogden Trails Network and Trails Foundation of Northern Utah Ogden Communications Director Mike McBride told the Standard-Examiner on Wednesday the improvements come out of a safety-related need to separate the trail from the adjacent golf course “The intent is we are going to be asking the public to maintain spaces for their intended use,” he said He added that local feedback also contributed showing some people weren’t sure where the organized trail ended and the golf course began “We had dozens of hours with our director of the golf course and our director of Parks & Cemeteries and speaking with folks as they walked on the golf course not golfing,” he said it was found that people honestly didn’t know.” • “New signage installed at social trail entrances; • Maintenance gates added where the pipeline owned by the Bureau of Reclamation crosses the course; • Natural fencing added to help guide users along the designated trails; • A section of Gib’s Loop will be rerouted to accommodate user demands improve trail flow and reroute away from the golf course; • Ongoing enhancements to Gib’s Loop — a treasured and already welcoming part of our trail system; the city is exploring options for a year-round dog park near the golf course.” “volunteers will be stationed at key access points to answer questions and help guide trail users through these changes in a positive and welcoming way.” McBride said the project will also get some special volunteer help from the Ogden High School Mountain Bike Team in helping build a bridge at one point on the trail He added that Ogden City is especially blessed to have so many options for outdoor recreation “Ogden recreation users are really fortunate,” he said “We have roughly 80 miles of designated trail that the Ogden Trail Network has either created or currently maintains Ogden is really rich in recreation services We have two of the most beautiful golf courses We are grateful to the community that use those that are good stewards to those spaces.” McBride said work is set to begin today (Thursday) and will last a couple of months Runners head through downtown Wheeling during a previous Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic part of the Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend presented by WVU Medicine WHEELING — The Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend presented by WVU Medicine is a showcase of the entire city of Wheeling from the many neighborhoods that make up the path of the Ogden Newspapers Half-Marathon Classic to the city landmarks that are part of the Tough As Nails Urban Challenge presented by The Health Plan With so much of Wheeling in the spotlight that weekend the City of Wheeling — its police and fire departments and many more — make sure to help as much as possible in making the weekend’s events a continued success For the Wheeling Police and Fire departments those two days are an all-hands-on-deck situation firefighters and emergency medical personnel are found along the courses of all the events The Wheeling Police Department can be found throughout the courses directing traffic to ensure participants can run and climb without worrying about passing automobiles Members of the department’s Neighborhood Assistant Volunteer group also lend a hand there Officers remain visible around the start and finish lines and around Heritage Port where many of the food trucks and entertainment can be found They’ll use K-9 officers and drones to see the area from different perspectives They also work closely with the Wheeling Fire Department to coordinate responses between the two departments at Incident Command “This is one of the marquee events the city has each year,” Wheeling Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger said “Right up there with the (Festival of Lights) Parade and a couple of other events Everyone steps up because they all know they have a mission to make sure this goes off without a hitch.” The Wheeling Fire Department will have personnel around the courses and some of them will be on ATVs and bicycles to explore parts of the courses that a fire engine or ambulance can’t reach is most important when it comes to the Tough As Nails Urban Challenge presented by The Health Plan where participants can find themselves in more remote and hard-to-get locations Fire and emergency personnel will be available for needs like sprains and strains to heat-related injuries Blazier said he’s always enjoyed assisting with the races as it heralds the start of the summer season “I always look at it as this is the beginning of summer,” Blazier said “When the Ogden weekend comes around We’re looking forward to good weather and the Memorial Day weekend We’re always glad to be a part of it and make things come off nice and safe.” Several other city departments are on the case The operations department scours the courses to make sure barricades and signs are where they need to be that the courses are free of debris and that adapters are connected to fire hydrants at the right spots on the half-marathon course for the aid stations The Wheeling Parks and Recreation Department also makes its presence known And many of the obstacles found along the Tough As Nails Urban Challenge presented by The Health Plan are either found in city facilities or are the city facilities themselves “The entire weekend is such a positive community event that promotes fitness and family,” Herron said “We’re happy to help any way we can It’s just a first-rate community event.” general manager of The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register said the city’s cooperation is integral in the continued success of the Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend presented by WVU Medicine “It can’t be stressed enough how important the City of Wheeling is to what we do each year with the Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend presented by WVU Medicine,” Spanner said “So many city departments have been so gracious with their time efforts and resources both now and in the past We are extremely grateful for their contributions and can’t wait for what this year’s event has in store.” children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 .. | https://www.theintelligencer.net | 1500 Main Street Rock Sins On a very warm and not at all air-conditioned Southampton afternoon Rocksins had the chance to sit down with Kelly from the Dollyrots to have a little chat about 25 years of the band I was really looking forward to some cool weather and it has been blazing hot worse than Florida I’ve been looking and it’s been hotter than home in Tampa and you don’t have air conditioning here we will complain about this heat for at least the next three to six months and then we’ll complain it’s raining all the time Everybody wants what they don’t have which also means Luis and I could have adult children because we’ve been together that long Did you guys kind of get together as the Dollyrots started then Then he just kind of stalked me for a few years Then we ended up going to the same College and then our fourth year of college he was starting a band with some friends He taught me to play guitar a little bit in high school I know how this ends if I’m not in the band and they’re like that would be so cool to have a girl in the band we had already been together for years and didn’t play music or anything we had planned on being professionals not being musicians I saw Luis was going to go to be a doctor?  like a book on sea turtle nesting and the effects of light pollution on sea turtles I saw that after the presidential election where Bush Jr got in Yeah we were like the world’s gonna end you know you’re kind of worried about and still are let’s just take a year off and we’ll  move to California and then we’ll do like grad school and med school and then lots of other things split seven inches and albums with friends Well it’s not bad to say it was just it was meant to work out because it keeps happening I feel like if I picked up a guitar and started singing people would be like booing me off the stage Maybe you just have to be very persistent and clueless But 25 years on the road with your husband and now your children I thought that was really hard but you know what and we always had to have someone to watch the baby during the set it wasn’t until Daisy was born that it was someone to come on tour with us and just be in charge of the kids Luckily we have amazing friends that you know take turns and they’ll just come along with us and make sure the kids are entertained and fed they went to the Titanic Museum and Primark to get Sanrio stuff and we always tried to find something for them to do and so that can probably be the toughest thing as them getting out all their energy There’s a lot of energy in those bodies and so you know they need they need to move their bodies Yeah I suppose in the UK and Europe there’s plenty for them to do as well plenty of museums to keep them entertained They get to meet people like today at the Museum there are a whole bunch of like kids on a field trip.They just couldn’t believe they were all in like the exact same uniform with the same shoes but it’s really cool because they’re getting to see different perspectives I’m hoping it makes them well-rounded cool humans and everybody takes turns entertaining them throughout the day So we’ve really lucked out every day because you get to bring your kids on tour so one of our best friends from growing up Byron He just stays at our house when we’re gone Then next door is our very first merch person ever and Byron takes care of the furry creatures I suppose Shrimp can’t be that high maintenance aside from keeping the tank clean.  I cleaned them right before I left and fed them but they don’t need to eat all that much over feeding while I’m gone would be kinda bad because I can’t check the water parameters I can see you getting home and immediately running to the tank to count them and check the water.  I might immediately do a water change.Then open all the mail I think I might have letters from 2 years ago that still havent been opened I know if it’s like a bank statement I’m not going to open that We do get a lot of junk mail in the UK though so it’s mostly just that.  and then pour shrimp water on it so that no one can read it.  I’m quite interested in how it is for you working with your husband I have worked a job with mine before and now we are both doing the interviewing thing It’s just the way it has always been and it seems normal like we both do other things we convinced our lawyer in California to buy properties in Tampa so we are a property management business accidentally Can you imagine us being your landlord like we’re like I’m gonna watch a YouTube video and come fix your sink I’ll be there in a week when I get home I also have a radio show on SiriusXM five days a week I do those shows and he helps me finalize them because we have a lot of jobs and the kids So he does all the kid driving usually like when he’s gone and I have to perform every single day at least once It’s the radio station that I work for SiriusXM is Little Steven’s underground garage some of us lucky DJs were asked to go do it with our bands and so I mean,as long as I’m not sick I’ve been sleeping terribly on this tour because it’s just so hot The air conditioner on the bus can’t keep up like in the mornings once we’re in the blazing sun It’s because I haven’t slept yet in a week.  You don’t even get respite either because you can go to the shops and we still don’t have air-con You’ll find bolts of shade and it’s just brits hiding from the sun Normally we have good rainstorms here.  Rainstorms are great as long as they’re not hurricanes That’s got to be a big issue with Florida It’s just this whole thing it was crazy Luis actually got tennis elbow from drilling all the boards up around the house I’m assuming everyone else comes with you she was a feral cat that has just started moving into the house at the hotel we had no power or water eventually and you don’t know what’s gonna happen you guys have had a lot of flooding and stuff Yeah we flood quite a bit because we’re a small little island but I can’t imagine going through something like that That’s what our kids have at home.  they’re like we had an earthquake baby.  Yeah because you’d have been on the Santa Ana line but it’s been a while since we’ve had a big one In my head I’m like it’s not that far but realistically you upped and moved everything far away.  But it was good because we were moving back home Now we’ve got our families around for the kids and the manatees and they were like you can get in the water but just watch for crocs I was happy on that boat after that.  It’s our fault we ate all their fish.  And then we got in the water looking kinda like seals.  those surfers look kind of like a delicious seal you’re moving on to America for the rest of the tour after your cruise which we’re hoping for no sea sickness Is it a similar venue size for you when you do the states?  Then we’ll be home for a couple weeks because the kids are doing a special summer camp stuff Then we just announced we’re doing a tour with Bowling for Soup that is just kind of the southeast because they’re headed to WarpTour Thinking about this the first time I ever saw you guys was with Bowling For Soup and Forever The Sickest Kids in Southampton because I think that day the QE2 was christened right here We happened to be looking for food and we were in the square and a town crier got up on a thing and I thought it was like a daily occurrence Just that’s the image in your head.  we toured with Buzzcocks and we did play here we try to take a walk yesterday we were in Swansea we went to the beach because it was sunny and blazing hot Do you have a favorite little part of the UK you found but it’s so hard to get there because we have to put the bus on a ferry which is fascinating coming from the states because it’s such a small area I guess if I have to pick a favorite place We got really good Thai food there last time you’ll be like I have to go back to Brighton for that Thai food.  we have all been eating Ethiopian food for I don’t know why it’s just what we’ve been eating but it’s been great I had Curry for breakfast and Ethiopian for dinner so I’m gonna get as much as I can.  For more information on The Dollyrots head over here and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( 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Learn how your comment data is processed OGDEN — Comic book fans and pop culture enthusiasts seeking a local alternative to the high-priced overcrowded mega conventions that have risen to prominence will have an opportunity to get their geek on in Ogden this month Launched by local collectors Steve Baum and Jared Rudy Ogden-Con will return to the Comfort Suites Ogden Conference Center — located at 2250 S Admission is free for the family-friendly event which will feature vendors dealing in comics vintage and modern pop culture collectibles the convention was born out of frustration with larger commercial events that Baum and Rudy found increasingly expensive and less focused on comics it was a little bit of a nightmare,” Baum told the Standard-Examiner rather than spending what they considered to be an exorbitant amount on a vendor table at FanX they decided to start something local and affordable for attendees and vendors alike The convention has grown steadily ever since; this year it will host between 40 and 50 vendors and expand into four rooms at the Comfort Suites the 2024 convention drew roughly 1,000 people “We’ve been getting bigger every year,” he said “We just sold out our tables a couple of days ago.” Baum’s own fascination with comic books dates back to the theatrical release of the original “Star Wars” — or “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope,” as younger fans may know it “I went to go see ‘Star Wars’ in the movie theater They were giving away ‘Star Wars’ comics,” Baum recalled “I went and I saw ‘Star Wars’ six times so I could get those comic books It’s Baum’s hope that Ogden-Con will provide an avenue into comic book collecting and related hobbies that’s similarly accessible “We have a lot of free comics for kids and we have quite a few vendors who are selling comics for just a dollar,” Baum said “It’s great for kids or people who are wanting to start a collection You can go to the show with 50 bucks and walk away with the start of a good collection.” The event will also feature costume contests with cash prizes for kids ages 12 and under Some proceeds from the convention will go to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation a 501(c)(3) nonprofit benefiting first responders Tunnel to Towers Foundation ambassador Jennie Taylor will speak at 11 a.m Recently named Civilian Advisor to the Secretary of the Army for Utah Taylor is the Gold Star widow of former North Ogden Mayor and Utah Army National Guard Maj who was killed in action in 2018 while on his fourth combat deployment to Afghanistan “If you’re looking for something free to do that you can bring the kids to and just have some fun local event and it’s for a good cause,” Baum added South Ogden resident Kara Fierro was on palliative care and bracing for the transition to hospice Her lungs were barely functioning and every breath taken was a monumental task living for more than two decades beyond the 10 years doctors predicted she might have when she was a child she managed to live more life than many hope to over a much longer period of time hiked Angels Landing with a broken foot and her oxygen tank in tow appeared as a contestant on “The Price Is Right” and took up aerial dancing Even when she was hospitalized and in poor health Fierro would hang her aerial lyra onto a Hoyer lift or have her practice pole brought into her room so she could continue to do what she loves and Fierro was instead reaching another milestone in her unlikely journey performing in her first aerial dance recital since undergoing a difficult but ultimately life-saving double-lung transplant “It meant everything to me,” Fierro told the Standard-Examiner of the experience “That was one of the big motivating factors for me to get a transplant and then to fight through the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through in my life just trying to fight to survive — all with the goal of getting back to being able to perform that was kind of the culmination of all that hard work was set to “Fever” by Peggy Lee — the same song Fierro performed to in her first aerial recital several years earlier I want to do that as my first ever performance,” she said prior to the recital when she received her new lungs after having been rejected four times as a transplant candidate previously which was followed by six weeks in intensive care she received more blood transfusions than she can count The toll on her body and spirit were tremendous and she wasn’t always sure she wanted to keep up the fight “I had lost all of my muscle to the point where I couldn’t walk I had lots of complications during that first year.” Fierro says she was able to start exercising again a regimen that came to include weightlifting “All that was just trying to work up that muscle to be able to come back,” Fierro said she has been supported by people like her husband It was absolutely breathtaking,” Belinda Fierro told the Standard-Examiner “It was a miracle to see what she’s gone through her whole life yet you go out there and you knock it out of the park.” Belinda Fierro says she tried not to hold her granddaughter back from doing things and pushed her to get the most out of her life it was often Kara who pushed her own limits it would scare you because it was so vicious the veins in her neck would pop out,” Belinda Fierro said not too many people want somebody who’s coughing like that to play softball that word ‘can’t’ is not in her vocabulary.” Belinda has been with Kara through incredible highs and unthinkable lows across numerous hospitalizations and medical procedures she credits Eaves for helping her granddaughter weather the storm during those moments when her resolve wavered Eaves and Fierro were wed in 2009 but they met at Weber State University five years earlier “I made up my mind that I would ask her out,” Eaves told the Standard-Examiner we’re all getting together for a study group It’s going to be great,’ but she was the only one I ever invited I guess they got the time wrong or they didn’t want to go to the library.'” Said Fierro: “It was a good move on his part Eaves and Fierro’s marriage has been anything but ordinary There have been scares and stumbles over the years; they’ve even attended anticipatory grief counseling when Fierro’s health has been bad Eaves has been awed by the way in which his wife continues to live “I feel like she’s driving the car and I’m hanging on for dear life and loving every second of it because she is making sure that she lives life to the fullest,” Eaves said they know that there’s no way of telling how many days they’ll ultimately have together the transplant and the immunosuppressants she takes Fierro has been told her risk of cancer has increased exponentially any infection she gets brings with it a chance of rejection from her new lungs the couple is focused on quality of life over quantity They plan to take on the Narrows at Zion National Park in the near future and Fierro has designs on seeing the Aurora Borealis from Icelandic skies She also intends to continue with aerial dance and has begun to explore musical theatre and I was told my entire life that I couldn’t sing … I couldn’t hold a tune for very long,” Fierro said “One of the things I’ve been doing since the transplant is singing and I’ve actually auditioned for three shows.” the fact that someone else died so she could live remains front of mind Fierro doesn’t know much about her donor beyond the fact that she died young and also had an interest in dance but she’s exchanged letters with the woman’s family and she’s eternally grateful for the gift she has been given “I’m just trying my hardest to make sure she’s proud and I’m trying my hardest to finish up my bucket list and do things for her,” Fierro said Utah (KUTV) — Some in South Ogden are shocked after a seven-year-old boy drove his mother's car through several towns They were in disbelief he could even see over the steering wheel — let alone make the roughly 10-mile trip that took off and had the little sister in the car Scared the dickens out of everybody," said Samantha O'Neal "I was pretty shocked and scared because I mean I have a kid so I know how scary it is to come home and find your kid and your car gone." MORE | Joy ride: Seven-year-old takes mother's car on joy ride through Ogden with sibling in tow officers with the Ogden Police Department got a call about a reckless driver at 21st Street and Wall Avenue The caller said the car wasn't staying in its lane and that the driver appeared to be really young "This is a really high-traffic area for a little kid to be driving," O'Neal said Police found out the boy and his younger sister had actually gotten behind the wheel roughly ten miles away in Clearfield I can't believe that he had the knowledge to really know how to drive a car and even reach the pedal," said Mae Dedloff When police caught up with the juvenile driver They chose not to chase him out of safety concerns They later found the car about three miles down the road from where it was called in near 40th Street The car hit a parking strip and was disabled Police said both children were okay and are back with their guardians the fact that that child at seven years old didn't crash the car and kill somebody "Just interesting that a child was not looked after for an extended amount of time to know that they drove a car all the way to Ogden "I wonder what that situation was there like make sure your kids can't take off with your car that's a scary thought to think they can't even see over the steering wheel," O'Neal said The Ogden Police Department and the Mayor of Ogden declined an interview KUTV 2News also reached out to the Clearfield Police Department but they directed us back to the Ogden police Police said in their statement that no charges are being pressed against the children due to their age and overall situation OGDEN — Around a dozen people were displaced Tuesday after fire officials deemed living conditions in an Ogden building to be unfit for people homeless services advocates and medical teams inspected a property this afternoon under cooperative circumstances from the property owner due serious life safety concerns and unfit living conditions resulting in an issue to vacate the property,” the Ogden City Fire Department announced in a Facebook post late Tuesday afternoon Ogden Fire Marshall Kevin Brown told the Standard-Examiner that the incident started with a 911 call for a separate issue “Our fire crews responded to a 911 call for service at that address and had some concerns with the living conditions and the fire safety conditions which prompted me to make an inspection,” he said “It was determined that the building was not being used legally and it wasn’t safe for people to sleep there Brown said the building is located on Harrison Boulevard in Ogden but declined to detail its location further The Facebook post notes a number of concerns officials had Brown said between 12-15 people were displaced and resources were deployed to help them but from counting rooms and based on what the property owner told us,” he said “The homeless coordinators for the Ogden Police Department helped a few people find a place to go and then the owner was going to find a place for the rest of them to go We’re currently trying to work with the owner to bring the building into a legal use.” He said that displacing so many people due to poor living conditions has been a rarity in Ogden “I can think of only one other time in my career we’ve had to actually vacate residents out and that we weren’t able to make concessions and make it safe for people to sleep there,” he said it was a building that was never designed to be a residential structure — it had that going against it as well — so there was no way to make it safe with a quick fix Brown said the owner of the property has been cooperative and will be meeting with fire officials in the coming days to discuss improvements that could be made to the structure Advertise | Donate Submit a tip Submit an Op-ed On a chilly Friday night celebrating military service members 3,027 fans packed Mark Light Field for an ACC showdown between the No 13 North Carolina State Wolfpack and the red-hot Miami Hurricanes In a wild game that featured a go-ahead steal of home the Hurricanes secured their ninth-straight conference win With the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the fifth Miami shortstop Jake Ogden broke from third and caught the NC State defense off guard The UNC Greensboro transfer sprinted to the dugout Sophomore third baseman Daniel Cuvet put on a show for the Hurricane faithful continuing his dominant second half of the season 111 mph off the batter’s eye in center field this time a towering two-run home run off the light pole in left field Cuvet’s 11th and 12th long balls of the season were responsible for four of the ’Canes six runs Arteaga gave the ball to closer Brian Walters Walters struck out Matt Ossenfort swinging to seal the win The redshirt junior let out a scream as he walked off the mound and embraced catcher Tanner Smith amid cheers from the crowd the Eastern Florida State transfer has been dominant throwing 11.1 innings while allowing just one run and striking out nine He now leads the Hurricane pitchers with seven saves on the season Carson Fischer and Walters got the final 13 outs against the Wolfpack offense the three pitchers surrendered no runs on three hits Cuvet has one of Miami’s most dangerous bats since ACC play began native is batting .336 with eight home runs and 42 RBIs Cuvet was fourth in the conference in RBIs with 52.  He added insurance in the seventh inning with a sacrifice fly that pushed the lead to 6-4 hitting four extra-base hits and being responsible for all six runs Right-hander Griffin Hugus got the start for the Hurricanes (28-18 The Cincinnati transfer battled against a solid Wolfpack offense the Friday starter surrendered four runs on eight hits Hugus’s ERA is sitting at 3.68 for the season Hugus worked himself into trouble in the fourth the Wolfpack had runners on second and third NC State second baseman Luke Nixon lined an RBI single to left field The shortstop went to third looking for the lead runner but made a poor throw that got past Cuvet The Wolfpack were unable to score after the fourth Fritton took the mound for the Wolfpack (30-14 The lefty junior got hit hard by the UM bats the Hurricanes have won 10 of their last 11 games including nine straight in conference play The last time UM lost a conference game was April 12 against Duke NC State loses its first road game since March 30 when the Wolfpack lost 16-6 in Durham against Duke Miami looks to take its fifth-straight ACC series on Saturday against NC State Freshman AJ Ciscar is set to take the bump for the Hurricanes against sophomore righty Heath Andrews The Miami Hurricane is the student newspaper of the University of Miami in Coral Gables The newspaper is edited and produced by undergraduate students at UM and is published in print every Tuesday and online everyday during the academic year We use cookies to ensure you have the best browsing experience on our website. By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy & Terms of Service A 7-year-old boy in Utah took his sister for a joyride in their family's car and it was all reportedly in the hunt for a Happy Meal said they responded to a call of a reckless driver who appeared to be a child Officers located a disabled vehicle after it had crashed into a parking strip and his younger sister were found unharmed nearby An investigation found that the boy had driven about 10 miles from nearby Clearfield after he "had taken a family vehicle without parental knowledge," the release said In an interview with local outlet ABC4 said her son had been planning to go to McDonald's USA TODAY attempted to reach Bush for comment Bush told ABC4 that she woke up on April 27 to find her car and children missing before finding out about the crash “I don’t think anybody wakes up in the morning or goes through their day thinking their 7-year-old is going to play ‘Grand Theft Auto’ with their vehicle,” she told the outlet She said her son was planning to go to McDonald's and had his money prepared though he never made it to the fast food restaurant “I’m not proud of him by any means,” Bush said he’s probably grounded for the rest of his life.” Ogden Police said no charges are being pursued against the boy due to his age Melina Khan is a trending reporter covering national news for USA TODAY. She can be reached at MKhan@gannett.com Land & Environment By Julene Reese | April 29 Utah State University Extension is sponsoring Earth Day Birthday a family-friendly celebration of planet Earth at the USU Ogden Botanical Center and expert gardening advice in an outdoor setting from 10 a.m community booths and earth-friendly crafts and games In addition are educational classes on composting a diagnostic clinic and food trucks from local vendors “We’re excited to kick off our season by welcoming the community to celebrate Earth Day with us,” said Alex Zesiger USU Extension outreach manager for the gardens “It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature learn gardening tips and support local green initiatives.” The Ogden Botanical Center is located at 1750 Monroe Blvd. in Ogden. For further information and updates, click here Comments and questions regarding this article may be directed to the contact person listed on this page Wildfire patterns in the West are changing the trend in the Great Basin hasn't necessarily been a simple increase director of the Bingham Research Center at Utah State University has been named as the newest member of the Utah Air Quality Board UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY HEALTH & WELLNESS Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application went to be home with the Lord on March 24th 2025 at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines the daughter of Edward and Mary Lou (Risely) Laws She was raised in the Des Moines area most of her life Cindy spent her whole life studying the Word of the Lord and being a fierce believer in Christ and the two were married in Waterloo Iowa on April 22 Cindy and Steve spent many days together studying and worshiping the Lord which ultimately landed them in Adel for the last 8 years being a published author through Trilogy Christian Publishers/Trinity Broadcasting Network and praying about her book “The Apple of My Eye” She and Steve shared many trials and tribulations over the years it was clear that they had a deep love for each other This love fueled a passion for success and a drive for the Lord Left to cherish her memory are her husband: Steve Ogden; son: Joshua Joseph Lancelottie-Laws; grandchildren: Christian and Sayde; brother: John (Janet) Laws; sister: Kathy (John) Slight; Spiritual Parents: Dale and Berta Goman; as well as many nieces 2025 at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter Visitation and Celebration of Life will take place on Tuesday 2025 at Berean Assembly of God Church in Pleasant Hill with the Celebration of Life to follow at 11:00 am memorials are suggested to Hope Ministries.  Online condolences may be shared at www.caldwellparrish.com Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Berean Assembly of God Church - Pleasant Hill Add to Calendar This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors cowboys and cowgirls at Ogden’s Pioneer Days Rodeo will be sharing the stage with a country music star this year In a press release received by the Standard-Examiner this week Ogden Pioneer Days Organizers announced there will be a slight tweak to the 2025 event — and by slight Ogden Pioneer Days will add an additional performance beyond the usual standard five-night rodeo,” the release said Broncs and Bands,” country music star Chancey Williams and his band will blow into town from a performance at Dickinson Williams and his band will be appearing in Ogden on July 18 at Spencer Fox Eccles Pioneer Stadium as part of their 23-city “Miles on Me Tour.” Tickets go on sale today “Chancey Williams is a former Saddle Bronc rider and only one of two former pro rodeo cowboys who have gone from competing on horseback to competing on center stage,” the release said Williams is originally from northeast Wyoming and has toured the nation taking stage with headliners Toby Keith Alan Jackson and Dierks Bentley to name a few.” said in the release that there’s more than a concert in store that evening “But this just isn’t a country western concert in the historic stadium it also features a ‘special section’ of our PRCA rodeo,” he said “We’ll be featuring bareback bucking horses saddle broncs and bulls before the concert This event is allowing additional contestants to compete for the nearly $600,000.00 in prize money The press release adds that the fun doesn’t stop there “As part of the evening of music and rodeo there will be some fun including a clown act by Ogden Pioneer Days favorite and PRCA entertainer of the year World renowned Bull Jumper from France,” the release said Ogden Pioneer Days announcer for the past 20 years will keep the action moving.” The Charley Jenkins Band will also be featured Tickets for the concert evening start at $48 for grandstand seats and go up to $59 for premium seats will allow concert goers onto the arena grounds close to the stage “We’ve never done anything like this before,” Ogden Pioneer Days Foundation Chair Steve Handy said in the release but we think our fans are ready to really kick off the July 24th holiday in a big way We realize these tickets are priced higher than our $20 average ticket for our five nights of rodeo To purchase tickets for the July 18 and for more information on this year’s rodeo event, visit https://www.ogdenpioneerdays.com/ Utah — A suspect has been charged with shooting and killing a woman in the middle of a street in Ogden earlier this month On the night of April 2, 40-year-old Nakeena Youngman was found lying in the road on 800 North with a gunshot wound to her chest Youngman lived in Salt Lake City but was in Ogden visiting friends at the time of the shooting WATCH: Daughter speaks out after woman found shot in middle of the street 37-year-old Ana Maria Zaragoza was charged with murder and possession of a weapon by a restricted person The Weber County District Attorney's Office confirmed to FOX 13 News on Monday that the charges are for Youngman's murder Court documents did not reveal what led to the shooting or how police identified Zaragoza as a suspect A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family with funeral costs Stay with FOX 13 News for the latest updates to this breaking news story ODGEN — A 7-year-old took a car for a joyride with his younger sister Sunday — to McDonald's Ogden police responded to a report about 8 a.m Sunday of a reckless driver who was not staying in one lane The report to police also said the driver appeared to be a young child "The vehicle traveled through multiple jurisdictions before Ogden police received the reckless driving complaint," police said Sunday including the suspected age of the driver and the heightened risk to public safety officers deactivated their emergency equipment and chose not to pursue." which had hit a parking strip and discovered the driver was a 7-year-old boy The joyride from Clearfield to South Ogden came to a stop in the 700 block of 40th Street in Ogden Police said the two children were not injured They were evaluated by a medical crew as a precaution There were no reports of other people being injured by the joyride A woman claiming to be the mother of the child driver posted on Facebook She said her child took the car around 6 a.m on Sunday and convinced his sister to go with him to McDonald's The mother wrote that she was "baffled panicked," but grateful the children were unharmed The police took both children to a police station no charges are being pursued and the identities of the individuals involved will not be released," Ogden police said OGDEN — The Ogden Fire Department is investigating after a house fire caused $300,000 in damages on Thursday morning Fire crews responded to a structure fire near the 1000 block of 2nd Street around 9:40 a.m. according to a release from the Ogden Fire Department units discovered smoke and flame coming from the garage of a single-family home Firefighters acted swiftly and aggressively to contain the blaze to the main level of the home," the release says Initial reports suggest a resident had been inside the home but firefighters quickly determined all residents were safely outside "Due to the rapid response and coordinated efforts of the crews on scene the fire was successfully confined to the structure of origin A total of 22 firefighters from the Ogden City Fire Department and Weber Fire District responded," the release says Investigators are working to determine what sparked the fire More than 150 dogs were removed from an Ogden property after officers received a report of possible animal neglect Utah (KUTV) — An Ogden community is left in shock after one of their neighbors was found with more than 150 dogs on their property KUTV 2News Natalie Wadas spoke with people in the neighborhood along Jefferson Avenue who are asking: how didn't anybody know this was going on "I would think I would hear that many dogs barking but I haven't heard anything," said Kelsey Bell People on Jefferson Avenue said their street was blocked off Tuesday afternoon after officers from the Ogden Police Department and multiple animal services agencies showed up for a welfare check that revealed 152 dogs on a property nearby "I just seen a whole bunch of police cars and a lot of activity going on a few houses down and I seen dogs coming in and out," said Angela Allen "There was quite a few that had the hazmats on and they were dressed in white and I'm like "Then we did see people coming and they were putting white jumpsuits on—so they like went into the house with leashes and then they were putting white jumpsuits on," Bell said "I figured it had to be pretty bad." Bell said police pulled up a horse trailer to the home's front yard "I assume they filled up the horse trailer and then we had Roy Animal Control and Ogden Animal Control here and they came and got crates out of their cars as well." Some neighbors think this might not be the first time this home has had this issue: "I went to leave the house and talked to one of my neighbors and she said that a couple of years ago he had 100 dogs in his basement and so she was pretty sure that was happening again because she had walked past the house and it smelled really bad just on the way to the mailbox," Bell said KUTV 2News asked police whether this was the first call they had received about this property: "Right now it's currently under investigation and there's not really anything else I can release as far as the property and the owners," said Lieutenant Will Farr with the Ogden Police Department "Because if this just happened a couple of years ago how did we get in the same situation?" Bell asked When news broke about the severity of this situation "How did anybody else not know about that with all the dogs barking how did the dogs go to the bathroom?" Allen asked "And what were they doing with the dogs Farr told KUTV that all dogs rescued were alive "It was an all-hands-on-deck type thing and there was also several patrol officers There was a lot of joint effort that went on to make sure that the animals were safe and taken care of." They are being treated at the Weber County Animal Shelter "All 152 dogs were safely removed from the property and they're currently receiving veterinary care KUTV did reach out to the animal shelter to find out more about adoptions for these dogs Those interested in adoption are encouraged to monitor Weber County Animal Services for updates (Megan Brugger contributed to this report.) Utah — A young boy was lucky to escape unharmed after taking his family's car Sunday morning Ogden Police said they received a call for a joyriding incident around 8 a.m The 7-year-old reportedly got access to his mother's vehicle in Clearfield and drove off His younger sister was also in the car with him Police said the kid driver traveled from Clearfield into Ogden by the time they received reports of "reckless driving." They chose not to pursue for the sake of safety The car came to a stop after hitting a curb at 40th Street and Washington Avenue in Ogden and police said the children were given breakfast at the police station before being returned to their family OGDEN — An Ogden woman arrested earlier this month on suspicion of drug distribution has now been linked to the fatal shooting of another woman a week earlier was charged on Friday in 2nd District Court with murder plus two counts of obstruction of justice and being a restricted person in possession of a weapon On April 2, Nakeena Youngman "Nakeena had sustained a gunshot wound to her upper chest and later died from that injury," according to charging documents Investigators learned that Youngman had been at an apartment earlier in the evening with Zaragoza "Nakeena and Ana argued just before both of them left the apartment The witnesses who were with both Naleena and Ana that night confirm that Ana drives a silver Nissan Altima and parks in a particular spot when she visits the apartment," the charges state Police began looking for Zaragoza to question her she got rid of her phone and the gun used to kill Youngman and then traveled to Los Angeles where she purchased a plane ticket to Mexico But "ultimately (she) did not make that flight as she decided to return to Utah," and was able to obtain a second gun and another phone Zaragoza was arrested by the Utah Highway Patrol booked into the Davis County Jail and was charged in 2nd District Court with three counts of drug distribution with intent to distribute a trooper spotted Zaragoza going 101 mph on I-15 and pulled her over A preliminary test showed her blood-alcohol level at the time was 0.17% cocaine and fentanyl were also found in her vehicle investigators noted that Zaragoza was not a legal U.S citizen and had "booked a flight to Guadalajara but she missed the flight for some reason." Ogden detectives determined the vehicle Zaragoza was driving at that time was similar to the one they were looking for in connection with the homicide investigation "Ana was interviewed by (Ogden police) where she admitted to shooting Nakeena after Nakeena made threats toward her Ana admitted to discarding the pistol that she used to shoot Nakeena Ana stated that she knew her phone could be tracked and this is why she discarded it," the charging documents allege An arrest warrant filed in court further explains that after Zaragoza and Youngman got into an argument at the Ogden apartment and just as they were leaving acknowledged she went to her car to get a gun when she could have left safely (Zaragoza) then approached (Youngman) and fired a single 9mm round into (her) chest resulting in her death," the charges state Detectives say they were also able to review text messages Zaragoza allegedly made several days after the shooting "in which she talks about wanting to kill people and then herself and specifically references that if she is pulled over by police she would shoot the officers and then herself," according to the charges "The trooper who stopped her on the Davis County charge described how she was looking around in the vehicle during his initial interaction with her but described her having difficulty because of her level of intoxication — which further substantiates had she not been drunk and unable to find her gun she could have engaged in a shootout with police as she had described There are also messages referencing wanting to kill other people," the charges say NORTH OGDEN — A scathing letter sent to the North Ogden mayor and City Council appears to have spurred the internal investigation into the February DUI police training obtained Friday by KSL.com following an appealed public records request was signed by 18 participants of the DUI training mostly police and city staff from North Ogden Significant portions of the letter were redacted A "wet lab" training is a standard exercise among law enforcement departments and involves volunteers ingesting alcohol to raise their blood alcohol level to certain points while trainees practice standard field sobriety tests Initial documentation obtained through public records requests shows that "during the training some of the volunteer participants were unable to participate in the training because of the effects of alcohol consumption Medical personnel were called to assess the individuals who became severely impaired and two voluntarily were transported to the Pleasant View Emergency Center," according to a memo sent by City Manager Jon Call Kara Mueller had established training parameters that were then cleared by the police administration though the "standard for this type of training is to utilize a (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) approved (Standardized Field Sobriety Test) instructor." Eighteen participants sent an unsigned letter to the mayor and City Council the day after that training expressing "great concern regarding our chief of police "Chief Eynon has been a captain in a previous department and the chief of North Ogden just under a year Any true leader would never participate in an event like this embarrassed the department and lost credibility with his subordinates," the letter said A letter obtained through public record request signed by 18 participants of a North Ogden police department DUI training on Feb and sent to the mayor and council the day after (Photo: North Ogden)They were planning on participating in an exercise to maintain their Peace Officer Standards and Training certification but "what transpired was a drunken party involving the chief of police Kara Mueller and other city employees." While Boyette was "impaired and stumbling around," his wife "had to help those that were sick," the participants said A text message from Eynon to Mueller indicated his wife attended the training Kara Mueller was the training coordinator over the class She was also responsible for pouring the alcoholic drinks for the participants," the letter says Information following that statement was redacted the letter states "at least five people drinking alcohol could not participate due to the level of intoxication," which made it it so that some officers only got one chance to conduct field sobriety tests "This caused the officers in attendance to not receive the appropriate training for DUI detection This also shorted hours for each one in attendance as they are required to maintain a specific number of hours for their certification at POST," the letter says saying "no one will ever look at Chief Eynon the same He did not represent the city of North Ogden in a professional manner it should have been to oversee not lose his dignity The tax dollars wasted on a drunken party instead of a professional well-executed training is disheartening." North Ogden denies using any municipal funds for the alcohol but has not revealed how or where it was obtained The waivers signed by participants say the police department provided the alcohol but it remains unclear what funds were used for its purchase officers are to keep their professional and personal life unsullied Mueller have honored this portion of the oath they swore to uphold They are an embarrassment to the city," the letter said "Many of us in attendance are ashamed and dismayed by the events that unfolded Other officers from several agencies are aware and making fun of the lack of leadership displayed trust will be lost throughout the community." Eynon was placed on administrative leave on Feb 20 a "formal request was made to (the Utah Department of Public Safety) after a complaint was submitted to the mayor's office alleging misconduct," according to a memo from Call Call issued a formal reprimand following the investigation "The city sees this as a chance for you to recenter on your role as the leader of the police department and acknowledge that this misjudgment on your part has impacted the police department in a severe way," that reprimand states Eynon was disciplined for conduct unbecoming of an officer and improper oversight with an undisclosed reduction in salary effective March 23 and continued probation until the end of the year Call issued another statement: "We have determined that while Chief Eynon exhibited a lapse in judgment by volunteering to get intoxicated and this incident does not define his overall commitment and service to our community." I would sit in the back of classrooms and not talk to people that I didn't know The Department of Political Science celebrated the MPA program’s 50th Anniversary with a reception and hooding ceremony and announced a new discounted tuition rate for government employees a WKU senior in Communication Sciences & Disorders found her calling in speech-language pathology and global insight—from Kentucky to London and beyond The times for the Thursday meetings of the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents have been adjusted The Board will enter closed session at 1:00 p.m. immediately followed by committee meetings in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall “I use the leadership skills I’ve learned in my classes and through ROTC to help me effectively complete my duties as a soldier in the KY Army National Guard." Western Kentucky University revealed renovation plans today for the historic Cherry Hall "As someone deeply interested in languages I knew mastering Chinese would open doors to research opportunities WKU grad Teresa Kirby will join the Department of Political Science this fall WKU students finished second and sixth in the third multimedia competition of the 2024-2025 Hearst Journalism Awards Program WKU School of Nursing and Allied Health is excited to announce the launch of its Online RN to BSN program designed to support working professionals seeking to advance their nursing careers through a flexible and comprehensive curriculum View Archive Some of the links on this page may require additional software to view 11:44 AM | Updated: Apr 17 BY MARY CULBERTSON AND MIKE ANDERSON, KSL TV OGDEN — Over 150 dogs were rescued from a single home in Ogden Tuesday after they were found in “extremely poor and overcrowded conditions,” according to Ogden police Ogden Animal Services responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Jefferson Avenue, which was the same home involved in a similar story KSL TV reported on in 2012 and another four were found later that evening Authorities said there were also some cats there but animal control was not successful in rounding any of them up The woman who ran the rescue that helped clear the home the first time said the owner of the home struggles with mental health “He just doesn’t have the financial means to get them all spayed and neutered and stuff like that.” Gordon said the man saw himself as his own animal rescue but sometimes he would struggle between feeding the dogs and paying his bills really sad that this has happened to him again,” Gordon said The man didn’t face charges in 2012 — instead he turned the animals over and went to counseling FILE — About 150 dogs were rescued from a home in Ogden for the second time after the dogs were found in extremely poor conditions This photo was taken of the home the first time authorities became involved in 2012 were down the street when they noticed what was happening Tuesday “And how did it get to this point?” animal services from three separate divisions were called out to help this time “Due to the scale and severity of the situation additional support was requested from Weber County Animal Services Roy Animal Services and Draper Animal Services,” police said The dogs were safely removed from the home and were taken to receive “veterinary care evaluations and shelter support.” They’ll be put up for adoption after they undergo medical treatment and shelter protocol “It was heartbreaking to know that these animals  — I don’t know if they were mistreated There’s no way anybody could take care of that many animals KSL TV attempted to contact the homeowner on Wednesday by knocking on the door but a strong odor could be picked up just outside its doors after over 150 dogs were rescued from it for at least the second time “Community members interested in adopting are encouraged to monitor Weber County Animal Services for updates on availability and adoption procedures,” police said Animal services put out an urgent request for fosters to help house the dogs during their time of recovery saying that it was adding the rescued dogs to an already completely full facility It also encouraged the adoption of other dogs already posted on its website Anyone interested in fostering was encouraged to call the shelter at 801-675-8590 or email foster.wcas@gmail.com Police said the case was still under investigation as of Wednesday playWill Liverpool raid Bournemouth this summer (1:33)Gab Marcotti and Mark Ogden discuss the possibility of Liverpool going in for both Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen Liverpool are on a high right now and not just because they clinched the Premier League (though They went into 2024-25 thinking it was going to be a transition season under new manager Arne Slot (and away from club legend Jürgen Klopp) new sporting director Richard Hughes and -- returning to the club in a new role -- chief executive of football operations Michael Edwards hired investment banks to explore a sale of all or part of the club Instead, they won the league by a sizeable margin, two of the three big free agents extended their deals with only a small uplift in salary (Alexander-Arnold has not), and they managed to do this after a summer in which they made just one signing (Federico Chiesa who saw just 38 minutes of Premier League football) We believe they are in a very strong position in terms of financial sustainability requirements, considering last year's poor showing reflected a season in which they had no Champions League football and had to pay severance costs to Klopp and his staff in the region of £10m they opened the redeveloped part of the Anfield Road stand which should boost revenue by up to £15m per season and Liverpool have plenty of space under Profit and Sustainability Rules and we think they could go as high as £150m in terms of net spend this season because this year's success in some ways was the final flourish of Klopp's side and going forward last summer's inactivity meant certain situations were not addressed and the club's drop-off in the final few months of the season suggests that they will likely want to rotate more next year Gab and Mark suggest some tough but forward-thinking changes in order for the Reds to remain ahead. Steven Halliwell | MI News/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesKeep/dump ground rulesRemember: This is our assessment of what we think the club should do It's not what we think the club will actually do we take into account what we know of the club as well as its financial situation and any other factor that we think will impact personnel moves or where we think our rationale is worth explaining Ogden: You'd think you'd extend his deal as he's entering the final two years, but I would wait to do that. They gave Giorgi Mamardashvili a very long contract for a reason and there's no harm in waiting to see how things develop Let's not forget he considered an offer from Saudi Arabia last summer Marcotti: Assuming he's happy to stay at the club long-term you extend his contract another two seasons as he's still one of the best in the world Kelleher, left, is likely the odd man out for Liverpool this summer when it comes to goalkeeper. Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesCaoimhín Kelleher (26 he's not getting the chance at Anfield and it's time for him to move on He's an excellent keeper: The only thing is they have to be realistic they wanted £30m for him -- that's not going to happen in today's market Marcotti: It's a tricky one, because Kelleher knows that having given Mamardashvili that long contract, they don't see him as Alisson's long-term successor. With a World Cup coming up though he could also sit on his backside and leave on a free I think given how tricky the goalkeeper transfer market is and how he has only a year left Marcotti: I'm generally of the view that your No 3 should either be a veteran who doesn't mind never playing or a very young keeper learning the ropes if not keep him around until his contract expires Ogden: Given the fee and the contract they gave him if they'll feel he's maybe a bit inexperienced at this level and if Kelleher ends up staying Marcotti: I don't think experience is an issue for Mamardashvili but I agree that if Kelleher sticks around which seems a bit cruel and unnecessary for a guy who's been so good to the club Marcotti: This is his fourth stint out on loan and he's started just four league games Obviously somebody really liked him at some point or they wouldn't have given him such a massive contract But obviously he hasn't been able to show it and he's not going to show it at Liverpool And in fact I'm surprised they let it get all the way down to where he only had a year to go Marcotti: He missed a chunk of 2023-24 through injury and I guess this past season they were focused on Van Dijk and you wonder if maybe some other big clubs have been keeping tabs on his situation it's hard to explain how we got to this point Konaté, left, has gotten notably better this season under Slot. The key now is for Liverpool to secure him to a long-term contract. Photo by Carl Recine/Getty ImagesVirgil van Dijk (33 2027)Ogden: It was the only decision they could make and of the three (Van Dijk they kept the two they really wanted to keep Marcotti: I think it's great that his contract was extended and that it's only a two-year deal at a reasonable price I wouldn't say it was the only decision they could make though; had he been holding out for three or four years or been demanding a big pay bump I think they would have been ready to move on Verdict: Extended his contract on April 17 Ogden: He's versatile and useful to have around given that he can play across the back four There's no point talking contract extension until he proves his fitness again Ogden: Newcastle United and others have shown strong interest in him Slot doesn't play him much and you could get a very good fee -- as much as £25m -- for his services Marcotti: I think we both agree Liverpool need another central defender who can be Van Dijk's successor If Slot thinks it's never going to be Quansah then you move him on because he's too good to be a fourth option and if he doesn't play But I was surprised he played so little last year; I think that's going to change next year as Slot rotates more There's going to be a lot of disruption at the back Marcotti: He's a reliable backup and we both think they're going to look to bring in a starting caliber player, which means that either he or Andy Robertson are going to move on I would shift him rather than Robertson at this stage Ogden: If they bring in a top-tier left back, then Robertson is not going to want to be on the bench, so of the two he's the one you let go. You don't want to have a Jordan Henderson situation where he can't handle not playing but he's become more defensive-minded and could be a good alternative to whoever comes accommodate him for all he's done for the club But if he's OK staying and moving on a free next summer You won't get much for him anyway given his age salary and the fact he has just a year left on his contract play2:01Could Trent Alexander-Arnold decide to stay at Liverpool?Mark Ogden discusses the possibility of Trent Alexander-Arnold reversing course from Real Madrid and stay on Merseyside Ogden: Let him go, no hard feelings. But I think he'll be making a mistake, from a football perspective, if he joins Real Madrid Marcotti: I imagine there's a number for him in terms of years and wages the club were comfortable with and he's turned it down because he thinks he can go to Real Madrid I'd keep the offer out there until I sign a replacement and he can't just be handed the starting job Then if he becomes the long-term right back The risk with not extending him is that he becomes Slot's first choice and then you're stuck having to negotiate on those terms when his existing deal is winding down If he's flying in the first half of the season Verdict: Split between keep and extend his contract Sign up for ESPN+ Ogden: Wild to think he was still on their books He did his part for the club when he was needed Marcotti: He was very highly rated as a youngster but he has been very unlucky with injuries Ogden: Morecambe were relegated out of the Football League so that suggests he won't be playing for Liverpool in the Champions League anytime soon Marcotti: He's one of the stories of the season You'll need to think about a new deal soon Ogden: He has been a revelation under Slot and has really stepped up since the club missed out on Martín Zubimendi Ogden: It's pretty clear that Slot doesn't really rate him Marcotti: He made 17 Premier League appearances but the vast majority were substitutions at the end of games for a handful minutes but you'll want to upgrade the specialist reserve defensive midfield slot but obviously has been injured since January Keep him if you think you can give him playing time maybe he can fill the Endo role; otherwise Ogden: A top player who has started to add goals to his game Just looks like somebody who is developing and improving all the time Szoboszlai, middle, has been impressive at times for Liverpool this season, but our writers are divided as to whether he should be a long-term player for the Reds. GettyDominik Szoboszlai (24 but I would certainly be open to offers if you get a decent fee and you find the right replacement Marcotti: He cost a reported £60m in transfer fees which means you'd need at least £36m not to take a loss on him Throw in the fact that he's on Liverpool wages and I don't think you'll get that back unless you find another big club that really he has been good and there's enough to do in other positions that I don't think shifting Szoboszlai is a priority Ogden: He has had a good season and he's an England international I know you'll be cold and heartless about this but with Alexander-Arnold likely to be leaving I think it's important for Liverpool to have a local boy in the team and his success will inspire other kids to want to emulate him Ogden: He's in the "bomb squad" if Liverpool had such a thing and somebody will pay at least £20m in transfer fees to acquire his contract The difference with Endo is Elliott is 10 years younger and covers multiple positions in midfield and attack You don't need to extend him now but see where he is in six months or so Marcotti: He was a very good player before his injuries Ogden: It was really impressive when he made his breakthrough under Klopp but he has been unlucky with injuries and the loan to Salzburg didn't work out because of managerial changes Give him time and he could be one for the future Ogden: There's been a lot of noise around him and a new contract Marcotti: Obviously it will depend on what moves they make up front but he has played both through the middle and out wide and he scored 16 goals this year If he'll accept a short extension -- one or two years Verdict: Split between keep but do not extend his contract Díaz has been a steady performer for Liverpool, but his future looks uncertain at Anfield given his age. PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty ImagesCody Gakpo (25 2028)Marcotti: He and Gravenberch are the two guys who developed the most under Slot but it would have totally sent the wrong message for the club had Salah been allowed to leave after such a big season Marcotti: It was the right decision because it was the right price you pay him for what you think he's going to do Otherwise Robbie Fowler would still be under contract Verdict: Extended his contract on April 11 Ogden: Maybe you keep him around until you figure out what's happening with Darwin Núñez Marcotti: Assuming Núñez moves on and you replace him No point having him if you can't give him the minutes and with Salah ahead of him he's not going to play much he's on big wages and he'll want to play in a World Cup year I think you're lucky to get £30m in transfer fees for him if they decided to move him on Marcotti: I think you can probably get a little more given his age and given he's a high energy he's represented by super-agent Jorge Mendes Núñez's stock has declined since Slot came in as manager, making him a likely summer exit. Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty ImagesDiogo Jota (28 2027)Ogden: Wait and see before you extend but he has to be happy with a role as a reserve player Ogden: He never actually played for Sunderland he's injured and has been completing his rehab at Liverpool He's already committed to a long-term deal so Liverpool should focus on keeping him fit Liverpool have a ton of flexibility this summer They can overhaul the squad if they choose or they can make a couple of low-key additions but we feel you need to take a medium-term view and it would be a mistake to sit on your laurels We both agree that Liverpool will need to rotate their squad more next season to avoid showing the sort of fatigue they showed this year Gabriele Marcotti and Julien Laurens dive into the latest news and gossip, analyze matches with special guests, and give their perspective on the world of football. Stream now there's a clear decision to be made on Kelleher and Mamardashvili We'd lean toward keeping the latter and trying to move the former for a fee The third slot can go to a young in-house keeper or Jaros has been mentioned and would be a good addition Mark would shift him and look to raise between £20-25m in fees while Gab would keep him around as fourth central defender you look to shift either Tsimikas or Robertson largely due to the development of Gravenberch he played a lot of minutes in 2024-25 and you need a valid alternative Someone like Bajcetic or Morton could yet develop into one but we both feel it might be best to bring in a high-end creative midfielder who could offer an alternative to both Gravenberch or Mac Allister This is an area where they could use depth Mark would like to move Elliott on -- someone who could fetch a decent fee in return -- but Gab would hang on to him we both agree the club is due an upgrade on Núñez just how much depends on what they can raise by shifting Endo It's not unthinkable that they might push the boat out into the £80-100m range though it would have to be a good fit both in terms of playing with Salah and doing the off-the-ball work demanded by Slot Konaté is the immediate contract extension to deal with but in the next 18 months they will have to make decisions on Alisson which has already grown to be the second highest in the Premier League though the good news is that the pricey extensions for Van Dijk and Salah are only through 2027 Liverpool are in excellent shape: They can either tweak their title-winning squad or make significant changes OGDEN — A reckless driving incident over the weekend involved a child behind the wheel According to a press release from the Ogden Police Department sent late Sunday night Sunday morning of a reckless driver at the intersection of 21st Street and Wall Avenue The caller stated the vehicle was having difficulty maintaining a lane and that the driver appeared to be a young child “Subsequent investigation revealed that the incident originated in Clearfield where a 7-year-old boy had taken a family vehicle without parental knowledge,” the release said “The vehicle traveled through multiple jurisdictions before Ogden Police received the reckless driving complaint.” The release added that the Ogden Police Department attempted a traffic stop once the vehicle was initially located “The driver did not yield,” the release said officers deactivated their emergency equipment and chose not to pursue Officers later located the vehicle disabled near 40th Street evaluated by medical personnel as a precaution and safely reunited with their guardians at the police station.” no charges are being pursued and the identities of those involved will not be released The press release also stated that no further information will be released at this time ABC4 Utah 152 dogs rescued from 'extremely poor' conditions in Ogden home 152 dogs rescued from 'extremely poor' conditions in Ogden home We kicked off the work week with soggy weather and lingering moisture will spell a few more showers today before things start clearing out Whether it's a domesticated animal or a wild animal it's important to know what to do when seeing either one out in the wild The West Valley City Police Department (WVCPD) has arrested a woman on allegations of child abuse after a 5-year-old child was found with blood on their face and soaked with water George has agreed to move a new power substation to a different plot of land in the city preserving an excavation site right across the street from the St UDOT crews have been working for weeks to clear Guardsman Pass to get it ready for the summer season Could grizzly bears cross Utah’s border soon What to keep in mind to stay safe during spring runoff Barbershop hosting free haircuts in honor of Sgt Progress on preparing Guardsman Pass to reopen the department lost its first officer in the line of duty when Sgt Bill Hooser was struck and killed by a suspect in a semi-truck during a traffic stop the friends he made on the force are remembering him as one of the most dedicated officers who took work seriously but also made an emphasis to build relationships A low-pressure system is working its way through the region and will settle over the Four Corners more compact low drops in on the west side of the main low Ogden is known for its abundance of world-class recreation opportunities and access to natural resources Many residents and visitors enjoy access to a vast trail system and two of the most scenic municipal golf courses in the state To ensure these experiences continue to thrive and serve the community well we’re making investments and adding new amenities to the area around Mt informal “social” trails have formed through the course signaling the need for trail improvements Ogden City — alongside the Ogden Trails Network and Trails Foundation of Northern Utah (TFNU) — is providing ongoing improvements and enhanced opportunities for all to use expansive designated trail system surrounding the course “We’re here to support a community that gets it — using trails the right way and cutting back on social trails so we can keep utilizing dedicated spaces for their intended use When users and organizations are on the same page • New signage installed at social trail entrances • Maintenance gates added where the pipeline owned by the Bureau of Reclamation crosses the course • Natural fencing added to help guide users along the designated trails improve trail flow and reroute away from the golf course • Ongoing enhancements to Gib’s Loop–a treasured and already welcoming part of our trail system the city is exploring options for a year-round dog park near the golf course We’re approaching these changes with a strong emphasis on facilitating and managing uses and ensuring everyone has a safe and healthy opportunity for recreation Ogden’s Community Policing (CP) officers will maintain a presence on the trails to assist with a feeling of safety and security among users We’re also planning volunteer outreach days May 1st – 3rd with the Ogden Trails Network and TFNU Volunteers will be stationed at key access points to answer questions and help guide trail users through these changes in a positive and welcoming way Ogden mayor Ben Nadolski said: “Ogden is incredibly blessed with an abundance of outdoor recreation ensuring the public has access to outdoors and healthy lifestyles a key pillar of ‘The Ogden Way.’ I’m grateful for the strong support we continue to see from our community as we work together to respectfully manage these areas for their intended uses We Listened: One of the most exciting outcomes of recent public feedback is the overwhelming support for enhancing Gib’s Loop we’re working to build on its strengths and keep it an inviting space for everyone If you’re interested in contributing to the future of Gib’s Loop reach out to the Ogden Trails Network Committee or TFNU to get involved in planning and volunteer days The golf division will continue to provide seasonal support for cross-country skiing Safe access points for winter activities will be provided for families and enthusiasts alike we can improve the incredible outdoor spaces that make Ogden such a special place to live OGDEN — An administrative mistake led to criminal charges against Jerald Leroy McAdams "new evidence has come to light surrounding the conduct of McAdams" related to a reported rape in 1997 "and newly discovered DNA evidence from a 1994 crime with similar characteristics," according to a warrant unsealed last week And police are now asking any other potential victims or anyone with information to come forward Ogden police detectives traveled to Washington and arrested McAdams who was then extradited to Utah and booked into Weber County Jail on Tuesday for charges in two separate cases faces charges of aggravated kidnapping and rape first-degree felonies; and forcible sexual abuse related to DNA collected from the 16-year-old victim of a 1994 reported rape He is also charged with the rape of an 18-year-old homeless woman in 1997; in that case he faces one count each of aggravated kidnapping and rape Both cases were reexamined after Ogden police received a DNA match from the Utah Bureau of Forensic Services in September 2023 a 16-year-old got off work at an Ogden restaurant and walked to the nearby bus stop but missed the bus "A man whom she didn't know pulled up next to her out of the Chevron station and asked her if she wanted a ride," the charges state He was described as a man in his 30s with shoulder length and the man "pulled out a wad of money he had been sitting on and asked her if she made that kind of money $50 and $20 bills in the wad of money." pulling into the parking lot of a church on 26th Street and Eccles Avenue The girl told police "she thought he was going to turn around He asked her if she wanted to make some money and have sex with him The man grabbed her by the hair and threw her into the back seat of the car and raped her telling her to "shut up" and "don't touch" him He then pushed her out of the car before she could retrieve her things reported the assault and was immediately taken to the doctor for an exam the man left the day planner and ID at her work with her boss and a co-worker reporting a man who matched the description of the girl's investigators received a notification of a match in the Combined DNA Index System from a DNA sample taken from the girl after the assault police say a man driving a white Corvette asked an 18-year-old woman who was walking near Adams Avenue and 23rd Street in Ogden She told police "she was broke and without a permanent address" and accepted the money to help He showed her "a large roll of $100 bills," according to the charges and said "he had a nice three-bedroom house in Bountiful." They pulled into the east parking lot of the old Edgewood Reception Center just south of the El Monte Golf Course The man offered $500 for a sex act and the two walked to a bench where he exposed himself She refused his advances but police say he raped her The man took her to a mall and made plans to meet back up with the 18-year-old within the hour but when he left she got help from mall security guards McAdams was charged in connection with the rape and police say they found $7,850 in cash on him when he was arrested he told police he was "41 years old and single; it's hard to meet people with police asserting McAdams was referencing the 1994 incident He was booked into Weber County Jail on charges of aggravated kidnapping and rape it appears (the woman) failed to receive a subpoena or notice of a scheduled preliminary hearing and the criminal charges were dismissed without prejudice," court documents state The woman "has been located out of state and has said she has never wavered in her desire to pursue criminal charges for the 1997 crime," according to the charges and was later convicted in a 1999 kidnapping and rape case in Washington He was also convicted of stalking after a Washington woman reported being approached by him four separate times while walking in 2005 The victim in that case reported that a man "pulled up next to her on the sidewalk and asked for directions to the mall." She got in his car to try to help him and he asked her for sexual acts and offered her $1,000 pulled her back into the car as she was trying to leave drove to a secluded location and raped her police requested McAdam's information from the National Crime Information Center database regarding cases they were investigating in Rhode Island according to information from an arrest warrant Ogden police told KSL.com this is not unusual once an offender's DNA is in the system Ogden police are seeking "anyone with information about McAdams or other potential victims" from 1991 to 1998 to contact the Ogden Police Department Investigations Bureau at 801-629-8228 or email opdinvestigations@ogdencity.gov McAdam's initial appearance is scheduled for Thursday in 2nd District Court the owner of construction material recycling business Recycled Earth was charged Friday in 2nd District Court with two counts of unlawful discharge of pollutants accusing him of pollution discharges into Ogden's waterways in 2022 and 2023 a number of organizations — the Weber-Morgan Health Department the Utah Department of Environmental Quality and the city of Ogden — began investigating "complaints from the public of a noxious smell," charging documents say Authorities traced "the source of the odor and the discharge" to Recycling Earth with charges alleging Rawson was accepting "liquid oil and gas-related wastewater" at his facility and dumping it without a permit after building "an unpermitted pipe system" that feeds into the "municipal MS4." according to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality is a term for the systems of drainage on roads was aware he was not allowed to be dumping the liquid waste into Ogden's drainage systems Documentation of an investigation plan for the Department of Environmental Quality by Recycled Earth claims that the recyclers had entered into an agreement with another company in February 2022 agreeing to accept rainwater filtered through gravel to be used to control dust at the recycling center's concrete crushing operations alleging that it was surprised by the complaints from the public and found out that the "two-to-four tank loads" of "clean fill dirt washout" it had been accepting and spraying of the crushing operations actually contained "grease and car wash sump waste," an amended complaint says Rawson claims the situation negatively impacted his business in significant ways with the city of Ogden going elsewhere for its recycling needs Both parties agreed to dismiss the suit with prejudice in October 2024 Comments from the Department of Environmental Quality document also claim Rawson had admitted to an inspector that he had been accepting concrete washwater since 2016 which is "a slurry containing toxic metals" and is "caustic and corrosive The site was constructed in 2015 by Recycled Earth and was developed over prior agricultural lands The city of Ogden installed a plug on the company's discharge outlet The Department of Environmental Quality report prepared in 2022 by Recycled Earth claims that the next day "Ogden city removed the culvert plug at the 2550 S Street due to concerns for flooding." "Recycled Earth stopped water from entering the city's stormwater system and began pumping the on-site inlet box into a temporary pond to remove potentially impacted groundwater." charges say authorities "observed that the plug at the outlet had been compromised." where wastewater was collecting until remediation was done appeared "noticeably lower," and water was leaking from the plug It is not stated in what way the plug was allegedly compromised or by whom requiring soil and water samples be taken of the waste pond an environmental report for the cleanup be written and a water pollution prevention plan be completed charges allege there was another discharge into the Ogden waterways and the city issued another compliance order after "multiple written warnings and other communications urging (Recycling Earth) to address ongoing leakage and the potential for overflow from the on-site detention pond." "The detention basin is piped to the Ogden city municipal storm water drainage system .. and eventually discharges to the Weber River approximately 2 miles north of the site," the Department of Environmental Quality report says A $1,000 penalty was also issued for the January 2023 discharge but was never paid The company claims it has appealed that penalty with the mayor the Department of Environmental Quality report says A day before charges were filed, Rawson got a letter from Douglas Hansen director of the division of waste management and radiation control at the Utah Department of Environmental Quality It says that the corrective action and soil remediation on the site OGDEN — The Ogden Police Department's animal control team discovered 152 dogs living at a home following a report of possible neglect and has removed the animals for care and evaluation "All 152 dogs were safely removed from the property and are currently receiving veterinary care evaluations and shelter support," Ogden police said in a statement Wednesday Ogden animal services officers went to a home in the 3000 block of Jefferson Avenue in an older residential neighborhood of Ogden on Tuesday after receiving the report of the conditions "Upon arrival and further investigation officers discovered 152 dogs living in extremely poor and overcrowded conditions," reads the statement Roy and Draper animal services offices assisted The dogs are getting veterinary care and shelter support The police statement hints that the animals "Community members interested in adopting are encouraged to monitor Weber County Animal Services for updates on availability and adoption procedures," the police statement said happened upon the operation Tuesday evening as she was trying to find the owner of two dogs she found wandering near her home The strays she encountered were not from the Jefferson Avenue home and she was able to reunite them with their owner "Animal control officers were putting on their hazmat gear Officers were spraying their pants with Lysol trying to disinfect from being in the home One of the fire department gentlemen put on full hazmat gear with an oxygen tank and mask and everything," she said "I can only imagine the state of the home." She didn't see the dogs coming out but saw officers carry kennels into the home to hold the animals as a foster care provider for animals in Weber and Davis counties she called around after the fact and gleaned some information on the dogs found inside the Jefferson Avenue home "There are a lot of small breed and a lot of puppies They're all malnourished and needing medical attention," she said said help will be needed in caring for the animals "We are quickly looking for foster placement homes for these animals We need adopters and foster homes," she said Likewise, Weber County Animal Services reposted a message on its Facebook page calling for foster care providers The original message was posted on the Weber County Animal Shelter Foster Animals Facebook page in light of the removal of the 152 dogs "We already have so many dogs available for adoption at Weber County Animal Services Fostering one of them even for a couple of weeks will open up kennels and give staff the time they need to get this figured out," reads the message Weber County Animal Services posted details online on how the public can make donations to assist the organization in coping with the influx of animals Neighbors said Tuesday's operation resulted in the temporary closure of Jefferson Avenue where the home containing the dogs is located Nerik Guerrero said a trailer was parked in the driveway of the home during the operation apparently to hold the animals after they were removed How can you handle that much?" Guerrero said He lives a few homes down from where the animals were removed but said he had no inkling that many dogs were inside the occupant of the home where the 149 dogs were removed at that time had asked for help in contending with the critters "He fed the animals instead of paying his electric bill," one of the rescuers said at the time.