Author: Kevin Thompson

OGDEN, UT — The Ogden Police Department has launched a new safety initiative in response to an increase in auto-pedestrian crashes over the past year. The “Crosswalk Safety Project” aims to raise awareness about pedestrian safety and the shared responsibility of both drivers and pedestrians in preventing accidents. According to the police department, recent data shows a concerning uptick in the number of crashes involving pedestrians. In an effort to combat this, the department hosted a special event last week to highlight the importance of safe crosswalk practices. Lt. Glen Buss, who leads the Community Engagement Bureau at the Ogden…

Ogden, UT – A proposal to transform a vacant assisted-living facility in Ogden’s older east-central neighborhood into long-term housing for chronically homeless individuals is drawing mixed reactions from local leaders, raising questions about the best location for such a facility. The facility, located at 2325 Madison Ave. in Ogden, was previously the Aspen Care Center and is being eyed by the Weber Housing Authority to house 25 low-income, chronically homeless individuals with disabilities. The project aims to provide not only shelter but also case management and programming to help residents achieve self-sufficiency. However, several city officials have raised concerns, particularly…