Permanent Jewelry at Harvest Moon Festival
Lost & found crowdsourcing helps attendee reconnect with vendors.
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Harvest Moon Photos & Pumpkin Heads
Ongoing celebration and positive feedback in aftermath.
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Ogden Subaru Sightings & Local Car Trends
Running jokes about Subarus, with playful suggestions for a new trend.
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PLUR Values at Concerts
Community discusses etiquette at local shows with humor and some debate.
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North Pointe Townhomes—Couch Help
Residents help each other problem-solve tiny/outdated floor plans, with some humor.
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Magician Recommendations
Crowd provides names and personal stories for those needing party entertainment.
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Tamale Sale & Food Stands
Home cooks and small vendors promote their offers and get group support.
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Lost Dog @ Macy’s
Community reunion aided by crowd-sourcing and animal control tagging.
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Ogden Mall 1980s—Hello Kitty Store
Photo memories ignite big participation about Ogden’s mall culture.
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Support for Finding Rare Fabric
A member needs a specific blanket pattern for a sentimental gift—group jumps in with heartfelt tips.
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Halloween Décor Tips
Crowd recommends the best shops for giant yard spiders and “webs.”
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“W” on the Mountain Goes Live
Iconic W is illuminated with mixed reviews on design, impact, and nostalgia.
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Lost Dog Found
r/Ogden rallies to boost engagement and help reconnect pet, lots of positive follow-through.
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Pedestrian Danger at 25th & Wall Ave
Residents share accident stories, caution others, and call for city fixes.
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Neglected Horses Concern
Neighbor worries spark practical and moral advice.
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“How tf Do I Meet People Here?”
HUGE thread of advice, resources, invites, and honest struggles about making friends locally.
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Best Mexican Food Debate
Dozens debate their favorites—My Tacoland, Ricardo’s, and more get plenty of love.
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Free Tattoos Offered
Local apprentice’s offer is met with hundreds of folks willing to help practice.
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Ben Lomond Goat Man Lore
Nostalgic humor and weird local history thread goes viral.
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Food Bank Info
Community answers questions on where those in need can find help.
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Job Market Advice for POTS/Disabilities
People provide helpful employment ideas for those with health limitations.
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Harvest Moon Festival Takes Over Downtown This Weekend
Ogden’s biggest downtown event of the year brought in thousands for live music, food, and arts.
Standard-Examiner coverage

Police Chief & Mayor Tout Safety Upgrades, Event Security
New hiring and retention policies plus lessons from recent incidents, especially at large public gatherings.
Standard-Examiner

Ogden Canyon Truck Ban Finalized
Permanent restriction on vehicles over 50 feet, plus lower speeds for safety.
Standard-Examiner

Kidnapping & Assault of Ogden Teen
Arrest in high-profile runaway/abuse case after community and police action.
KSL

Street Racing Arrests, Gunfire, Ongoing Concerns
Charges after downtown gunfire and racing incidents draw official action.
KSL report

Major Planned Community to Add 38,000 Residents to Weber County
Daybreak-style west county development advances in planning and policy debates.
KSL

Volunteer Shortage Across Ogden Non-Profits
Calls for help and opportunities abound as event season winds down.
Standard-Examiner

Ogden Valley City Formation Stokes Debate
New city proposal divides residents and policymakers over costs, governance, and growth.
KSL

Weber County Development Projects

Planning commission approves retail complex near Riverdale, expected to bring 200 jobs and address regional shopping needs by late 2026.
Weber County Utah

Weber State Wildcats Sports Roundup

Football team maintains undefeated conference record with victory over Portland State; volleyball team advances in tournament play with strong defensive performance.
Weber State Sports

Western Sports Park Opens in Farmington
A major new youth sports venue and tournament magnet opens, drawing visitors from across Northern Utah.
Standard-Examiner

Weber County League of Women Voters Hosting Candidate Forums
Several local races will feature public Q&A sessions and community debate ahead of November elections.
Standard-Examiner

County Public Safety Upgrades & Emergency Alert System Overhaul
New notifications and preparedness protocols introduced for wildfire season and general emergencies.
UPR

School District Maintenance & Repairs in Weber & Davis Counties
Aging infrastructure and funding challenges identified as key problems regionwide; districts call for public input and support.
Standard-Examiner

LDS Church Makes Record Water Donation to Great Salt Lake
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced an additional 3 billion gallons of water to benefit the lake, along with expanded water-wise landscaping measures at churches statewide.
Deseret News | Fox 13

Redistricting Restarted After Court Tosses Old Map
Utah’s constitutional challenge to its congressional maps leads to a new redistricting process, with committees set to draw a replacement and public input underway.
Herald Extra background | KSL news

Charlie Kirk Case Drives Debate on Political Violence Safety, Death Penalty
National and local attention turns to security, mental health, and Utah’s death penalty laws after the high-profile shooting at UVU.
NPR analysis | Deseret News - Trey Gowdy on Utah’s death penalty

Measles Case Confirmed in Cache County
State health officials confirm the year’s first case in an unvaccinated person, prompting reminders about vaccination.
KSL

Education: Juan Diego High Settles Recruitment Lawsuit
High-profile settlement involves restrictions and changes after an athletics recruiting lawsuit.
Deseret News

Naturalization Ceremony Welcomes New U.S. Citizens in Utah
Utah’s newest citizens come from more than a dozen countries, drawing praise for diversity and optimism.
Deseret News

Sacred Ground: Southern Utah’s New National Cemetery Dedicated
A new veterans cemetery draws statewide commemoration and honors.
KSL

National Preparedness Focus

Department of Homeland Security releases updated guidelines for community emergency readiness, emphasizing local coordination and resource management strategies.
DHS preparedness toolkit

Charlie Kirk Memorial and Free Speech Fallout
Thousands, including Trump and JD Vance, attended the memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk; the event highlighted political divisions and renewed campus security discussions.
New York Times – Memorial Coverage | Reuters – Trump’s Remarks

Congress Advances FEMA Reform as Disasters Surge
Lawmakers move to overhaul FEMA funding rules and speed disaster relief, with wildfire and flood-hit Western states (including Utah) as key beneficiaries.
Reuters | NPR

H-1B Visa Fee Hike Impacts Tech and Immigration
New $100,000 fee per worker stuns tech industry and immigrant families, with major implications for Utah’s tech sector and international students.
NPR | Reuters

Student Loan Forgiveness Policy in Legal Limbo
Lawsuits stall public sector debt cancellation for teachers, nurses, and government employees; uncertainty for thousands in the Mountain West.
NPR

Pentagon Implements New Media Pledge Policy
Journalists now required to sign formal “pledges” for Pentagon access, sparking alarm from press freedom groups.
NPR

Major Hurricane Gabrielle Sideswipes Bermuda
The Atlantic’s second hurricane disrupts travel and insurance markets, but spares U.S. coastline; Utahns reminded to check preparedness in peak storm season.
NPR

National Guard to Increase Urban Crime Patrols
Trump administration expands National Guard’s domestic role, drawing debate about security and state-federal balance.
New York Times