Author: Kevin Thompson

OGDEN, UTAH — A growing initiative is bringing a wave of positivity to students, encouraging them to share compliments and uplifting messages with their peers. The program, known as “Kindness Walls,” aims to promote kindness both in school communities and in the digital world. Sponsored by Weber State University, Kindness Walls have expanded to 375 schools across Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. The program’s goal is simple: foster an environment where students can learn to spread positivity and appreciation online, counteracting the often negative atmosphere that can dominate social media platforms. In today’s digital age, social media can often feel like…

Ogden, UT— A tense Amber Alert issued on Monday evening has been canceled after two young children, who were reportedly abducted by their father, were safely recovered and returned to family members. The alert, which was issued at 5:15 p.m., followed a tragic incident earlier in the day when a woman was found dead in a mobile home fire. Authorities have since classified the woman’s death as a homicide. The two children, ages 2 and 3, were taken from their home in Riverdale after firefighters discovered their mother’s body inside a mobile home near 5100 South and 1050 West. Police…