Social Pulse

Watching the storm roll in (timelapse + photo)
A dramatic timelapse and companion still of Saturday’s storm over Ogden—pair these as one “hero” item.
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Malans Peak?
Neighbors swap tips, trail intel, and first-timer questions about Ogden’s go-to hike.
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Tona knocks it outta the park again!
Locals gush (again) about one of Ogden’s favorite restaurants.
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Help save a friend’s life! Narcan training
Community post encouraging Narcan awareness and overdose-response skills. (General info; event details not provided.)
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Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF & shutdown chatter
Redditors discuss how federal service reductions could affect recreation access/amenities.
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Powder Mountain development discussion
Visitor impressions + questions about construction and the resort’s evolving scene.
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Experienced Game Master looking for players
20-year GM building a bi-monthly D&D group—newbies welcome.
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Found dog under car in West 7th (rescued)
Neighbor found a scared pup under their car; trying to reunite with owner.
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Lost cat “Moose” (since Oct 1)
Cream-colored tabby missing near 22nd & Washington; PawBoost shared.
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Ogden rent check-in
Locals compare current 2-bedroom rents; RealPage mentioned by several.
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Harvest donation → Catholic Community Services
Neighbors share their garden bounty for CCS—gratitude all around.
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Late-night knock & safety concern (4th Street Park area)
Neighbor captured a suspicious late-night visitor on camera; called non-emergency.
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Rocky Mountain Power: outage + restoration
652 customers affected (22nd St, Nob Hill, Trolley areas); restored ~12:30 AM Oct 4.
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I-15 southbound construction alert
Morning heads-up on lane restrictions/slowdowns.
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Cold front & early snow warning
Heads-up about wet/cold conditions and snow above ~9,000’.
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For rent: basement studio near Weber State
Shadow Valley studio w/ garage & utilities—$1,000/mo.
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Food truck fundraiser for Wounded Warriors
Shadow Valley “Fundraising with Flavor” event to support WWP.
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Local News

Weber State volleyball tops Idaho State, 3–1
Friday’s (Oct 3) win at Swenson Gym; recap posted Oct 5.
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Bomb threat prompts evacuation at Ben Lomond High; no explosives found
OPD investigated; students reunited; investigation ongoing. (Oct 2)
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Weber State cancels Unity Conference
University cites compliance with state law; official cancellation posted Oct 1.
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Mountain Green cuts ribbon on upgraded wastewater treatment plant
Officials celebrate major expansion; full operations expected by late November.
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Downpour floods parts of northern Utah; SLC neighborhood hardest hit
Photo gallery + details; ~20+ homes affected as canal overflowed.
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Marcia White: activate downtown beyond “banker’s hours”
Council member spotlights after-hours vitality as a key priority.
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Dozens of local volunteer openings
Current calls for help across nonprofits and civic orgs.
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Regional News

Early-season snow has Utah ski resorts giddy
Storm delivers measurable snow at the high elevations.
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Flooding hits Salt Lake City & Tooele County
Heavy rain swamps neighborhoods; photos and damage updates.
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Car-theft suspect ignites fire at SLC gas station while fleeing police
Maverik pump knocked over; SLCPD arrests suspect.
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Body of missing Kaysville man found
Discovery near Adams Canyon brings closure after weeks of search.
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6-year-old critically injured after being struck by SUV in Pleasant Grove
Child transported to Primary Children’s; investigation continuing.
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Cherry Fire grows quickly with wind in Utah County
Crews respond as acreage expands.
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Volunteers step up on public lands amid federal shutdown staffing gaps
Locals pitch in to keep access clean and safe.
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Temple Square visitors reflect on President Russell M. Nelson’s legacy
Thousands gather and share memories during conference weekend.
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State News

Utah Supreme Court approves alternate pathway to attorney licensure
Skills-based route under Utah State Bar; applications open Jan 1.
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Bluffdale rejects mink farm’s bid to reopen
Zoning change cited in denial.
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Utah fertility & marriage trends continue to shift
Report and coverage highlight steeper-than-national fertility declines.
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USHE creates statewide campus safety task force
Board vote establishes system-wide working group.
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Utah State Parks remain open despite federal shutdown
State confirms operations continue at all state parks.
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National News

Federal Government Shutdown: No End in Sight
A sixth day of government shutdown saw Republicans and Democrats deadlocked, with President Trump and congressional leaders trading blame over stalled negotiations. The standoff means continued uncertainty for federal employees—including many in Ogden—and mounting disruption to services nationwide.
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Federal workforce cuts & shutdown anxiety hit Utah
White House briefings warned of layoffs during shutdown; Utah officials emphasized keeping state parks open as federal services fluctuated.
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Record rainfall & flooding in the West
Historic downpours flooded parts of Utah’s Wasatch Front.
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College rankings: BYU & Utah dip; USU rises
U.S. News list stirs chatter statewide.
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BYU starts 5–0, climbs in AP Top 25
Cougars move up after WVU win; Utah remains outside the poll this week.
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NOTES FROM THE HORSE
“Neigh.”
Until next time,

Raw, weird, and local.