Author: Kevin Thompson

OGDEN, UT — The Ogden Fire Department, typically known for responding to fires, is expanding its role in the community. A new initiative, aimed at addressing the medical needs of the homeless population, is now part of the department’s operations. While the department responds to a variety of emergencies, Deputy Chief Mike Slater notes that the majority of calls—approximately 80%—are medical in nature, rather than fire-related. Slater highlights the department’s commitment to providing both fire and medical services, with all firefighters trained as EMTs and paramedics. The new role of homeless medical advocate, recently introduced within the department, is designed…

Ogden, UT — A woman convicted of smothering her 2-month-old son to death in 2010 is now seeking parole, expressing a desire to reenter society after serving time in prison for nearly 14 years. Jewell Hendricks, 40, appeared before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole on Tuesday, sharing her journey of personal transformation and the steps she has taken to address her past actions. Hendricks was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison in 2011 after being convicted of murder for the death of her infant son, Robert. The incident occurred on January 24, 2010, when Hendricks, overwhelmed…