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Proposed Ogden tax increase aims to fund mental health services for first responders
Ogden City Mayor Ben Nadolski proposed a .94% property tax increase as part of his budget proposal. The hope is to use the $184,840 raised from the increase to fund mental health resources for public safety employees in the city.
'Thankful for our freedoms': Utahns gather across Utah for Independence Day
LAYTON — Maybe it's not the biggest or flashiest Independence Day parade in Utah. But the annual Liberty Days Parade in Layton suits Jennifer Wanless, a Layton resident, just fine. "It's just fun, a great way to celebrate Independence Day ... plus, I'm a Layton girl," said Wanless, sitting alongside the parade route with about 10 other family members and friends.
Human-caused wildfires keep Utah officials jumping on July 4
SALT LAKE CITY — Wildfires started by humans cropped up in East Carbon, Tooele, Garland City and Kaysville, Utah on Thursday. The wind drove the new wildfires. All of the new starts were human-caused according to fire officials. Wildfires in Horse Canyon and Garland City, Utah. Utah Fire Info...
Ogden Canyon Road Construction Updates 7/3/24
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will implement safety enhancements in Ogden Canyon during Summer 2024, including centerline sinusoidal rumble strips and upgraded barriers. The strips are designed to alert distracted drivers by generating vibration and low-noise levels, particularly at curved regions of roadway. The pre-cast barriers are specifically designed to firmly protect vehicles that wander outside westbound travel lanes near the mouth of the canyon. See the project website for additional information.
A Utah Trail That Is For Dog Lovers
Living in Utah means being surrounded by gorgeous nature and outdoor enthusiasts and even “discovering” new spots. Places like Zion National Park, Lake Blanche, Arches National Park and others are well known not just in the state but also in the world. People travel far to get a look at these sites that Utahns basically have in our backyards. I know, we are privileged.
U.S. Route 89 Construction Updates
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) will resurface U.S. Route 89 in Weber County from SR- 193 (Exit 404) to the Weber River Bridge. The project objectives are aimed at preserving the life of the roadway. The paving process will help increase the longevity of the road surface, address roadway structural integrity and enhance motorist safety by providing a smoother, more durable road surface. The resurfacing includes the on/off ramps at SR-60 and SR-193, as well as the southbound concrete climbing lane.
21st Street Sewer Upgrades Construction Updates 7/3/24
On Monday, July 8, Ogden City will begin a project to upsize the main sewer line along 21st Street, between Washington Boulevard and Wall Avenue. Crews will remove the existing 20-inch pipe, and replace it with a new 24-inch pipe. In addition, the project includes upsizing a piece of the sewer line on Pingree Avenue between 21st Street and 22nd Street. This section is currently 8-inch pipe, that will be replaced with new 12-inch pipe. This project will increase the capacity of the sewer lines in this area, in order to keep up with City growth. We anticipate closing the work zone in segments, one block at a time, to accommodate construction activities. Detours will be intermittently in place from the start of the project through late-October. Local traffic access will be maintained where needed.
Sunset townhouse fire displaces 8 residents in 3 units, causes estimated $900K in damage
SUNSET, Utah, July 3, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Eight residents from three families were displaced when a Wednesday morning fire tore through townhouse apartment units in Sunset. North Davis Fire responded to the area of 496 W. and 2650 North at about 8:15 a.m., and found a building with...
City, county officials discuss fire restrictions as fireworks window opens
OGDEN — City officials are gaining a better understanding of why a set of fire restrictions were imposed on the city last week while the Ogden City Fire Department seeks ways to better clarify restrictions to the public in the future. During Tuesday’s work session before the scheduled Ogden...
Pop-up event and new location to mark July art stroll
OGDEN — A new stop and a special pop-up event will punctuate the First Friday Art Stroll this month. The July art stroll is set for 6-9 p.m. Friday. According to a press release on the event, Khroma Herbal Products on Grant Avenue will be a new stop on the art stroll, featuring the art of Audrey Christensen of Hey Be Fab.
F-35 Demonstration Team pilots ‘best of the best’
HILL AIR FORCE BASE—Hundreds of thousands of spectators looked to the skies on June 29-30 as planes soared overhead from WWII aircraft all the way up to F-35s for the Warriors Over the Wasatch Airshow. The popular show only happens every two years at Hill Air Force Base (HAFB) and in spite of the high temperatures, people of all ages came out in droves.
BLM Reminds Public About Current Restrictions Ahead of Holiday Weekend
SALT LAKE CITY — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District is reminding the public about Stage 1 fire restrictions ahead of the Independence Day holiday and holiday weekend. These restrictions apply to BLM-managed lands within the counties of Box Elder, Cache, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch and Weber. Additionally, the WDD fire prevention order is still in effect.
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