Author: Kevin Thompson

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…

Ogden, UT – A man has died after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to repair his car on the side of SR-91, according to the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP). Officials say the incident occurred near mile marker zero, just off of I-15, when the man was believed to be outside his vehicle working on repairs. At some point, another vehicle sideswiped him, causing the fatal collision. Emergency responders arrived on the scene and attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead shortly after the incident. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and is…