OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Twin brothers Antonio and Armand Berry didn’t have a easy start at life: As babies, they were shaken by their biological father, which left them legally blind. Later adopted by their maternal grandparents in Ogden, they have grown up to become students at Weber State University. […]
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — An Ogden coffee shop owner and local activist have joined forces to create three coffee blends highlighting social justice. The new products are called “Diversity Blend,” “Unity Blend” and “Equality Blend.” Amir Jackson founded and operates Nurture the Creative Mind, a nonprofit that works to empower […]
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — An outdoor homeless community in Ogden has grown this year, and shelter officials say the coronavirus pandemic is contributing as the virus spreads more easily in indoor spaces like shelters. The Standard-Examiner reports that police say the number of people who need shelter hasn’t necessarily grown […]
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — One can’t walk into the Ogden High School gymnasium or walk the nearby hallway without seeing how much of an impact Phil Russell had at the school. The Ogden Standard-Examiner reports the basketball court bears his name, the trophy cabinet in the aforementioned hallway is filled […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah police say two people have been arrested on suspicion of child kidnapping after they allegedly stole a car with a baby inside it in Ogden. Police say 34-year-old Angel Marie Jasso stole a car Wednesday with an infant inside and picked up her friend, […]
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — A group in Utah has filed a lawsuit against the governor and Department of Health alleging that restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic infringe on their rights. Morgan Philpot, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, requested in the lawsuit filed last week that a judge nullify […]
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — The family of Jovany Mercado of Ogden held a vigil recently to mark the one-year anniversary of when he was shot and killed by police outside his parents’ home. Police say Mercado disregarded their commands to drop a knife in his hand as he walked toward […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The parents of a Utah man who was shot and killed by police in his driveway while holding a knife have filed a lawsuit against the city of Ogden and its police department. In the lawsuit filed Wednesday, Juan and Rosa Mercado allege the officers […]
OGDEN (AP) — Ogden City officials are considering an idea that would involve closing off Historic 25th Street to vehicular traffic. The Standard-Examiner reports that Mayor Mike Caldwell says the city is open to any and all ideas that might help local eateries and taverns as the restaurant and bar […]
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — A Utah candidate who was a late entry to the race for a U.S. House of Representatives seat has passed his competitors in campaign fundraising. The Standard-Examiner reported Republican Blake Moore had generated $357,639 in fundraising for his campaign bid as of June 10. Moore did […]
