Author: Mariah Wheeler

OGDEN, Utah – A Utah man is behind bars after he allegedly threatened to set off an explosive device if records staff at the Ogden City Police Department didn’t “restore his rights.” Donald Michael Hammans, 41, was booked into jail on charges of threat of terrorism, a second-degree felony, and right of way – stop signs, an infraction, according to a probable cause statement. Hammans reportedly went to the police department on Dec. 31, 2020, demanding that his rights be restored. He then allegedly pulled out what appeared to be a lighter and container with liquid inside. Hammans said “we…

OGDEN, Utah — Ogden’s Diversity Commission wants the city to rethink how it names — or renames — municipal property. Formed in late 2016, the commission aims to give a meaningful municipal voice to groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in Ogden — Blacks, Latinos, women, members of the LGBTQ community, college students, seniors and several others.