Tim Vandenack
Utah firm pursuing plan to import 1.31M cubic yards of low-level Canadian radioactive waste
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 3:04 p.m.
EnergySolutions is pursuing a proposal to import 1.31 million cubic yards of low-level Canadian radioactive waste for disposal in Tooele County.
Chileans in Utah will be among the voters casting ballots in Chile's presidential election
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 1:32 p.m.
Chileans living in Utah will be among the voters heading to the polls Sunday to cast ballots in the South American nation's presidential election.
US official defends critical characterization of immigrant; juvenile court papers shed light on case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 9:50 p.m.
A U.S. official is defending her critical characterization of a man seeking U.S. residency while juvenile court papers offer more insight into the matter.
Weber State erred in creating list of 'prohibited' words, says Utah System of Higher Ed head
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 9:02 p.m.
Utah System of Higher Education Commissioner Geoff Landward said Weber State erred in creating list of "prohibited" words guest speakers may not use.
Have You Seen This? Arizona lineman coaxes bear from atop utility pole
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 3:31 p.m.
A lineman in Arizona helped prod a wayward bear that had climbed up a power pole to the ground and safety. It wasn't the first time he'd done it.
Ogden man faces 8 felonies in shooting during alleged drug deal gone awry
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 5:46 p.m.
An Ogden man faces eight felonies, including felony discharge of a firearm causing bodily injury, stemming from a shooting during an alleged drug deal gone awry.
Peruvian leaders host visiting Utah delegation, eager to promote trade with state
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 8:30 p.m.
Peruvian leaders hosted a Utah delegation that traveled to the country on Delta's inaugural Salt Lake City-Lima flight and are eager to promote trade with the state.
Immigrant advocates protest at Salt Lake immigration facility amid talk of heightened enforcement
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 2:50 p.m.
Immigrant advocates protested outside Salt Lake City's main immigration facility Monday amid talk of heightened enforcement action targeting immigrants.
Immigrant advocates warn of increased enforcement action targeting Salt Lake immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 7:11 p.m.
Immigrant advocates warn of an uptick in enforcement targeting immigrants starting next week at Salt Lake City's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office.
New censorship flap at Weber State prompts author to pull out of speaking appearance
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 5:05 p.m.
An author opted out of a speaking appearance at Weber State University over a list of "words and concepts" the university instructed her to avoid, per HB261 restrictions.
'Passionate and loving': North Ogden choir instructor leads final concert as cancer fight intensifies
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 10:00 a.m.
A North Ogden choir instructor led her final concert at a Christmas program on Wednesday as her battle with cancer intensifies.
Immigration crackdown could have ripple effects in construction sector, report warns
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 8:05 a.m.
The ongoing federal crackdown on illegal immigration could adversely impact the construction sector, heavily reliant on foreign-born workers, a report warns.
Weber school officials vote against closing Lomond View Elementary, but the debate isn't over
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 10:32 p.m.
Weber School District officials voted not to close Lomond View Elementary, a proposal that drew opposition from parents, but the school's future is still up for debate.
Judge issues preliminary injunction in favor of Brazilian immigrant detained last June in Colorado
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 10:30 a.m.
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in favor of a Brazilian immigrant living in Utah who was detained by immigration officials in Colorado last June.
Latinos increasingly pessimistic, critical of Trump and his immigration policies, Pew survey shows
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 8:05 a.m.
U.S. Latinos are increasingly pessimistic about their current state and critical of President Donald Trump and his immigration policies, a new Pew survey shows.
New state liquor store opens in Roy
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 2 - 7:15 a.m.
A new state liquor store opened in Roy, replacing an older location in the city and becoming the second new outlet to launch in Weber County since October.
Immigrant advocacy group decries Salvadoran day laborer's death in confrontation with police
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 2 - 6:15 a.m.
A Utah immigrant advocacy group is decrying the death of a Salvadoran day laborer in a confrontation with Salt Lake City police in late October.
North Ogden man faces 13 felonies in sex abuse of 13-year-old
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 9:44 a.m.
A North Ogden man is facing 13 felonies alleging sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl, first uncovered after the girl's father found explicit photos on his daughter's phone.
Feds aid in 330-plus probes involving Indigenous communities across Utah and the United States
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 29 - 6:29 p.m.
Federal officials helped with more than 330 investigations involving Indigenous communities in Utah and the rest of the country as part of Operation Not Forgotten.
'Lonely and isolated': New USU report highlights sentiments of Utah's women of color
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 28 - 7:11 p.m.
A report by Utah State University's Utah Women and Leadership Project finds that many women of color grapple with feelings of loneliness and isolation.
UDOT launches weather and information website geared to travelers to the Ogden Valley
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 28 - 1:02 p.m.
UDOT has launched a weather and information website geared to travelers headed to the ski resorts and other attractions of the Ogden Valley in Weber County.
Ogden's Christmas Village, with perhaps a half million lights, gets going Saturday
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 28 - 12:06 p.m.
Ogden's Christmas Village, with perhaps a half million lights, gets going on Saturday with a parade, Santa Claus and fireworks.
Have You Seen This? Typhoon Tino leads to giant python's appearance in Philippine city
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 27 - 3:30 p.m.
Typhoon Tino in the Philippines prompted a giant python to emerge in floodwaters in the city of Talisay and slither past onlookers.
As many push for new housing, Ogden mayor seeks site of former school to keep the land open
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 27 - 12:05 p.m.
Though clamoring for new housing is loud, the Ogden mayor is pursuing purchase of the site of a former school so it can be maintained as public open space.
