Author: Kevin Thompson

Ogden, UT – The Ogden Police Department is celebrating the success of its inaugural Helmets & Heroes event, which brought together families, community organizations and local leaders for a day focused on bicycle safety and community engagement. According to the department, the event drew a large turnout and featured support from the Weber-Morgan Health Department Safe Kids Weber-Morgan program, Bike Utah, the Ogden Bicycle Collective, Ogden City Council members and the Ogden Fire Department. City council members participated by presenting the award for the best-decorated bicycle, while Ogden Fire Department mascots Boots and Sparks entertained attendees throughout the event. Police…

Ogden, UT – The Ogden City Fire Department reminded residents that a citywide ban on personal fireworks remained in effect as firefighters increased patrols across the city during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. According to the department, crews conducted enhanced patrols throughout Ogden, with additional attention focused on the foothill and east bench neighborhoods because of extremely dry conditions and an elevated wildfire risk. To help reduce fire hazards, parking lots at Beus Pond, 29th Street and 9th Street were closed after dark on Friday and Saturday during the holiday weekend. Officials also noted that the 22nd Street trail…