What’s with the Standard-Examiner’s super friendly coverage of Ogden City? We look at the Luis Lopez appointment, compare the latest stories to earlier reporting, and ask what changed.
Then filmmaker Ryan McDonald joins us to talk his film Frankencock and the SModcastle Film Festival.
Plus Dame at the NBA Three-Point Contest and Weber State shuttle details.

This week on One Ogden Now, we break down several major local stories shaping Ogden right now — from criminal cases and public safety concerns, to the first real tests of governance in the newly incorporated Ogden Valley.

Two threats toward the Jewish community in one month
A man and his child are shot in a quiet South Ogden neighborhood
What's next for Ogden Valley City after a dismissed lawsuit and new taxes
Plus, a quick Ogden police report that caught a lot of attention

If you want context beyond the headlines, this episode is for you.

Journalist Macy Lipkin (KUER) joins One Ogden for a wide-ranging conversation about reporting on systems most people rarely see up close—and the people navigating them every day.

https://www.kuer.org/macy-lipkin for links to her reporting
https://www.instagram.com/reportermacylipkin/ on instagram

Stories covered:
What a day without a car taught us about taking Salt Lake City’s public transit
Ogdenites want to know: Why is there no 12th Street bridge over the train tracks?
Ogden wants to breathe life back into Union Station, and it needs UTA’s help
Utah passed emergency funding for English learners this year. No schools qualified
ICE arrests a man at his Salt Lake City green card interview
The woman arrested by ICE at the Salt Lake airport has a valid work permit
Utah ICE arrest becomes latest meme for Trump admin’s combative social media
Less than 1 in 4 immigration court cases in Utah have an attorney. Here’s why
Utah is down three immigration judges since Trump took office
He’s seeking asylum in Utah. A house made more sense than a lawyer

This conversation focuses on how policy shows up in real life, why local reporting still matters, and what becomes visible when a reporter slows down and looks closely.

Room to Grow started as friends getting together with an idea for a mood — no pressure, no deadline, just seeing what would happen.

The video followed the same path. A group of friends met up in California, spent time together, and let the visuals grow out of the experience instead of forcing a concept.

In this full episode, Resonomics talks about letting collaboration lead over control, turning real moments into a finished music video, and why some projects work better when you don’t rush them

This is a conversation about process, patience, and trusting the people you make things with.

Josh, founder of Suntea Kombucha, returns to the show with a story that’s evolved since we first met.

A few years ago he was trying to buy out his corporate partners. Now he’s fully independent, running a local kombucha brewery that doubles as a weekend music venue.

We walk through the brewing process, talk about building a space for artists, and dig into what it means to trust your own taste as a creator — whether you’re making music, kombucha, or anything else.

In this episode of One Ogden, we run through a packed week in Weber County:

• Ogden’s municipal elections bring two major upsets
• The long-running Aspen House saga officially ends with demolition
• Weber Human Services rolls out Utah’s first Naloxone vending machines
• The mayor skips the Mayor’s Awards in the Arts (yes… really)
• Why Ogden keeps hiring Xalisco for city events — and why that bugs some people
• Powder Mountain unveils its new “skiable art museum”
• Lomond View Elementary faces possible closure
• North Ogden residents push back against tiny-lot zoning
• Plus: a preview of the Hip Hop Showcase at Talisman & upcoming interviews with BJ Whimpey and Resonomics

I sit down with actor BJ Whimpey, who brings the lovable snowman Olaf to life in Frozen at Hale Centre Theatre. We talk about the joy (and challenge!) of playing one of Disney’s most iconic characters, puppeteering the custom Olaf puppet on Hale's 360° stage, behind-the-scenes stories, and what audiences can expect from this magical production.

The Green Acres PTO is taking on something big — building an all-ability, all-ages playground where every kid in Ogden can play, no matter their abilities or needs.

In this episode of One Ogden, we talk with Sheena Miles, PTO President, about how this project came together, what it means for the community, and how local support can help make it real.

🟢 Topics: accessibility, community fundraising, inclusive design, Ogden schools
🎙️ Guest: Sheena Miles (Green Acres PTO)
💚 Support the project: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/green-acres-elementary-playground
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