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RIVERDALE -- A little girl with leukemia is getting a room of her own added to her family's home with help from local contractors and Kyle Korver of the Utah Jazz. Leah Warren, 10, was diagnosed with leukemia more than a year ago. Her mother, Raylin Warren, gathered support from local businesses and Riverdale City to build a new bedroom, but then some backed out because of the economy.
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Top of Utah cities drenched in June
Many Utah cities got double or triple their average rainfall in June, but Liberty in Ogden Valley received about seven times its average with 7.6 inches. "They got clobbered," said Dan Brown, meteorologist technician for the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City. The NWS still is collecting rainfall totals for several stations across Utah but estimates the state received two to three times more rain than normal.
Hill pilots, others prep for Fourth flyovers
HILL AIR FORCE BASE -- A few Hill Air Force Base reservists are making sure fireworks aren't the only sound of freedom heard this Fourth of July. Following a tradition nearly two decades old, pilots Kurt Gallegos, Pat Wade, Mark Lantz and Chris Robinson, all lieutenant colonels from Hill's 419th Fighter Wing, will hit the skies on Independence Day, flying over parades all across the state.
Taking Charge / New Ogden Air Logistics Center commander living his dream
HILL AIR FORCE BASE -- Literally and figuratively, the Hill Air Force Base community will be looking up to its new boss. Standing at 6 feet 9 inches, Brig. Gen. Andrew Busch, new commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Center, is more than likely the tallest commander the base has ever seen. "Well, I know for sure I'm taller than at least one," Busch said, referring to his 5-foot-2-inch predecessor, Maj. Gen. Kathleen Close.
Making room for Leah / Kyle Korver rescues a little girl with leukemia
RIVERDALE -- A little girl with leukemia is getting a room of her own added to her family's home with help from local contractors and Kyle Korver of the Utah Jazz. Leah Warren, 10, was diagnosed with leukemia more than a year ago. Her mother, Raylin Warren, gathered support from local businesses and Riverdale City to build a new bedroom, but then some backed out because of the economy.
High school students take summer jobs to get college education
LAYTON -- Officials for a summer work program for high school students are reporting that fewer jobs are available this year because adults affected by the sluggish economy through layoffs and cutbacks are taking many of those positions. For several years, more than 230 Davis School District students have received high school credit by working summer jobs through the Summer Work-Based Learning Program, coordinated through Layton High School.
Ogden Nature Center program gives insight into wildlife
OGDEN -- Des Ta Te was a show-stealer Wednesday. As an Ogden Nature Center guide talked about Des' injuries, the bald eagle turned her back on the crowd and spread her one-and-a-half wings while shrieking at the sky. A murmur of admiration swept the watching crowd of 60 kids and parents. Satisfied with the attention, Des lets Melissa Robinson, outreach educator for the Ogden Nature Center, continue her presentation.
Top of Utah Summer Celebrations
Here is a look at some of the city celebrations coming up in Davis, Weber, Morgan and Box Elder counties this summer.
What lurks below / DWR restocks Pineview with 4,000 tiger muskies
HUNTSVILLE -- Four thousand former residents of Nebraska moved into Ogden Valley on Wednesday but taxpayers needn't worry: The only schools these newcomers will be crowding are in the clear, cool waters of Pineview Reservoir. The tiger muskie fingerlings arrived at the reservoir about 10:30 a.m., completing an overnight trip from a hatchery in Nebraska.
Artistic 'Trail to Pioneer Days'
OGDEN -- Take a drive or a stroll today along 25th Street or Washington Boulevard and you'll immediately realize that something is different. Nearly 100 artists have collectively added splashes of color along those thoroughfares. Wednesday, volunteers set up 61 hand-painted porcelain horses to announce the arrival of the 75th anniversary of Ogden Pioneer Days. The display officially is called the Trail to Pioneer Days.
Guilty plea in Ponzi case
OGDEN -- Bonnie Smith Leavitt pleaded guilty Wednesday to a Ponzi scheme investigators say touched nearly 30 victims. Sentencing was set for Leavitt for Aug. 26 while the defense and prosecutors try to agree on restitution. Currently the two sides, respectively, argue $604,000 versus $690,000. Leavitt, 43, has admitted to ripping off investors with a real estate scheme promising a monthly investment return of 18 percent or more.
Wet spring may delay state wildfire season
LAYTON -- Even though the foothills and mountains are green with lush vegetation, shooting off fireworks on any federal land is still against the law. That includes Forest Service, National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management," said Kathy Jo Pollock, a Forest Service spokeswoman. Because of the conditions, campers still can have fires in designated areas, she said.
Commission tables request for underground water tank
OGDEN -- The Ogden Planning Commission tabled a request Wednesday night from the administration for a conditional-use permit to construct a five million gallon underground water storage tank at the top of 36th Street.
Prosecutors to refile charges
SALT LAKE CITY -- A retired Air Force major deemed too sick for court by federal prosecutors last month was charged this week by the Utah Attorney General's office for the same sex sting at Layton Hills Mall that inspired the now-dismissed federal complaint against him.
Three Bountiful children recovering
BOUNTIFUL -- Three children involved in separate accidents are expected to recover, according to reports
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Officers: Inmate tried to escape using fake bomb
CEDAR CITY -- The Iron County sheriff's office says an inmate tried to escape from a correctional facility by fashioning a fake bomb.
Wife of child TV star Coleman arrested in Utah
SANTAQUIN -- Police say the wife of actor Gary Coleman was booked into jail after an argument at the couple's Utah County home.
Mormon volunteers part of medical aid mission
SALT LAKE CITY -- Volunteers from the Mormon church are working with the U.S. Navy and other relief organizations on a humanitarian mission to provide medical care to the needy in Central and South America.
Utah lawyer loses right to interview Terry Nichols
DENVER -- A Utah lawyer has lost his bid to interview Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols.
$160M bond initiative passes in Utah County
PROVO -- A $160 million bond initiative in the Nebo School District has narrowly passed. The Utah County district released final election results on Wednesday night after a canvass. A total of 6,281 ballots were cast in the election, with 3,133 yes votes, 3,011 no votes and 137 blanks.
Ogden Air Logistics Center welcomes new commander
HILL AIR FORCE BASE -- The Ogden Air Logistics Center officially has a new commander.
Natural gas leak forces evacuations in Ogden Valley
EDEN -- A construction crew working on a new elementary school in the Ogden Valley was evacuated from the site this afternoon after a worker accidentely cut into a natural gas line with a backhoe, fire officials say.
Ogden man dies near Causey Reservoir
CAUSEY RESERVOIR -- A 46-year-old Ogden area man was found dead in his tent this morning while camping in the backwoods area of the reservoir. Weber County Sheriff's Office Lt. Philip Howell said the unidentified man went camping Wednesday night with a 60-
Sinking feeling / Ogden rally short versus rival Orem
OGDEN -- Tuesday wasn't just another game for the Ogden Raptors. It was a chance to reach the .500 mark for the first time this season and earn some sweet revenge against their league rivals, the Orem Owls.Orem denied Ogden its chance, erupting for five runs in the top of the fourth inning and racing away with a 9-5 victory at Lindquist Field.
Behavorial health clinic feels pinch / Organization working through budget cuts
FARMINGTON -- Davis Behavorial Health is grappling with an ever-changing budget marked by shrinking revenues, the agency's new president/chief executive officer told the Davis County Commission on Tuesday. C. Ronald Stromberg started in his job at the private nonprofit organization two weeks ago, replacing Maureen Womack, who resigned in January.
Challenges await new 388th Fighter Wing leader
HILL AIR FORCE BASE -- Taking command of Hill's 388th Fighter Wing has probably been a lot easier in the past. Col. Scott Zobrist took command of the active-duty fighter wing in a ceremony Tuesday, inheriting challenges that didn't exist a few weeks ago.
High numbers on wait list for 'Lost Symbol'
FARMINGTON -- Davis County Library is taking hold requests for Dan Brown's newest novel, set for a Sept. 15 release."The Lost Symbol" will have its first printing of 5 million copies, which is the largest first print for Random House Publishing, according to its Web site.About 150 people have put their names on the library's waiting list for the book featuring protagonist Robert Langdon of "The Da Vinci Code," said Chris Sanford, the Davis County Library director.
City to help cover Ogden Pioneer Days celebration
OGDEN -- The city council agreed Tuesday night to allocate $17,000 from its transient room tax fund to help cover costs for the Ogden Pioneer Days' 75th Anniversary celebration.
Election filing begins today, ends July 15
OGDEN -- The filing period begins today and ends July 15 for Top of Utah candidates hoping to win election in November.
Weber under 'soft' hiring freeze
OGDEN -- Budget concerns for 2010 have spurred a soft hiring freeze in Weber County. Commission Chairman Craig Dearden said he proposed the freeze at the county level because he wanted to be prepared for the coming year. He said he was reluctant to do anything to affect jobs, but felt the move was necessary to prepare for a tough budget year.
Garland man killed in head-on crash
HONEYVILLE -- A 40-year-old Garland man was killed in a head-on collision Tuesday. The accident occurred on State Road 38 near 3000 North around 4 p.m. Brandon K. Liston, 18, Brigham City, was driving a gray 2006 Ford Fusion southbound, according to the Utah Highway Patrol, and had just entered a curve in the road when he drifted into the northbound lane and collided head-on with a white 1998 Plymouth Breeze, driven by David R. Dunn. Both vehicles came to an abrupt stop in the northbound lane, the report said.
Man accused of murder undergoes mental evaluation
FARMINGTON -- A man accused of stabbing to death a woman who had taken him into her home may never go to trial because of his mental illness, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Phillip Joseph Simmons, 37, is accused of first-degree felony murder in the death of Susanne Fry, 57, in her Main Street apartment in Bountiful.
Barrels aplenty / Each orange one you crawl past is either contracted or UDOT owned
OGDEN -- With thousands of barrels deployed this summer in UDOT's war on bad roads, many motorists likely have had the same thought: How much green does all that orange cost?
'Litter Hurts' / Campaign reminds motorists to secure their items
SALT LAKE CITY -- A box cost Meredith Deckard her life. Deckard, 43, was returning home from work at Autoliv on the evening of Dec. 2, 2008, when a large box fell from the back of a pickup truck and landed in front of her on Interstate 15 in Ogden. Deckard, a resident of Logan, swerved to miss the box, bounced off the center median and back into traffic, where her car was T-boned on the passenger side by a semi.
Planned Parenthood official: 'Truth' prompts abstinence
OGDEN -- An informational meeting about a bill that would require Utah school districts to offer two tracks of reproductive health drew about a dozen people to the Weber County Library on Tuesday night. Bill sponsor Rep. Lynn Hemingway, D-Holladay, and members of Planned Parenthood's Action Council presented information about the legislation and answered questions.
Federal grant to help UHP snag speedsters in Davis
Lead-footed drivers may want to be cautious while cruising in Davis County: The Utah Highway Patrol recently received a federal grant to help enforce speed limits. "It's not just h
Bountiful children hurt in separate incidents
BOUNTIFUL -- Two children were critically injured in separate accidents Tuesday.
3-year-old nearly drowns in Bountiful pool
BOUNTIFUL -- A 3-year-old girl nearly drowned Tuesday night at a pool party, according to Bountiful police.
Up to 15 years in prison / Bash sentenced in Roy automobile homicide case
OGDEN -- Richard Bash received the maximum sentence today for killing Wendy Kerbs on May 13 as she worked in her yard in Roy. Bash will serve from one to 15 years in Utah State Prison after pleading guilty to auto homicide. Judge Pam Heffernan apologized to Kerbs' family that she couldn't do more.
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Police say man tried to hold 3 kids for ransom
SALT LAKE CITY -- Police have arrested a man they say kidnapped three children and tried to hold them for ransom because he thought they vandalized his car.
Utah polygamous church trust manager rejects deal
SALT LAKE CITY -- A court-appointed accountant will not back a settlement proposal that gives the majority of a property trust's assets back to a polygamous church run by Warren Jeffs.
Utah bar crawl to mark end of liquor restrictions
SALT LAKE CITY -- Bartenders in Utah threw open their doors Wednesday as the state ditched a 40-year-old requirement that customers fill out an application, pay a fee and become a member of a private club before setting foot in a bar.
Van Hooser announces run for Ogden City Council
OGDEN -- Susan Van Hooser announed today she is a candidate for Ogden City Council At-Large Seat A. VanHooser held the seat in 2006-07. She ran for mayor in 2007 but lost to incumbent Matthew Godfrey.
Hill AFB reports small fire on base
HILL AIR FORCE BASE -- A small fire was reported Wednesday morning in Building 5 at Hill Air Force Base. Base fire officials responded to the fire about 9 a.m. The building, which mainly houses offices, was evacuated for a short time, but employees later returned to work.
Ogden police to educate bars to curb underage and excessive drinking
OGDEN -- In light of recent violent incidents involving patrons too young to legally consume alcohol, police want to partner with Ogden bars and clubs to curb underage drinking.
Charges for Ogden man accused of using screwdriver in attack
OGDEN -- An Ogden man accused of stabbing another man with a screwdriver after a fight has been arrested after weeks on the run.
Learn to live / South Ogden man helping others living with celiac sprue
SOUTH OGDEN -- Kyle Anderson knows how hard it is to go grocery shopping when you have a chronic health condition, so he's trying to make it easier on others suffering from the same problem.
Man suspected of holding woman at gunpoint
OGDEN -- Police believe a man who confronted his ex-girlfriend with a gun outside an Ogden bar attempted to prevent her from telling officers about the firearm, according to arresting documents.
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