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Ogden became the seventh Utah community to join a groundbreaking renewable energy program that lets residents collectively choose cleaner power. Starting in 2027, participants will pay an extra $4 monthly to fund new renewable energy projects across the state.
American cross-country skier Ben Ogden claimed Olympic silver in Italy, becoming the first U.S. man to medal in the sport since 1976. His stunning performance has teammates and coaches calling it the day that changed American cross-country skiing forever.
A beloved historic locomotive is rolling into Ogden, and the community is stepping up to welcome tens of thousands of visitors. Within a day, 40 of 48 volunteer spots filled as residents rallied to share their railroad heritage.
Over 1,000 volunteers give thousands of hours each year to maintain 152 acres of protected wildlife habitat in the heart of Ogden, Utah. Their dedication keeps rescued birds thriving and nature education programs running strong.
Fresh from winning two silver medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Vermont native Ben Ogden is headlining a community fundraiser to support the next generation of mountain athletes. He'll ski alongside locals and meet fans at Bromley Mountain on April 12th.
Norwegian skiing legend Johannes Høsflot Klæbo claimed his seventh Olympic gold medal while American Ben Ogden made history with the first US men's cross-country skiing medal in 50 years. The thrilling race in Milano Cortina delivered triumph on both sides of the podium.
Ben Ogden just made Olympic history, bringing home America's first men's cross-country skiing medal in half a century. The Vermont native's silver medal proves that hometown support and opportunity can launch an athlete all the way to the podium.
Ben Ogden just became the first American man in half a century to win an Olympic cross-country skiing medal, claiming silver in a thrilling sprint race. The 25-year-old Vermonter grew up skiing in the backyard of the last American man to medal in the sport.
Two University of Vermont alumni brought home Olympic medals from Italy, including the first U.S. men's cross-country medal in 50 years. Ben Ogden skied shoulder to shoulder with his idol to win silver, while Paula Moltzan teamed up for bronze.
Alaska's Gus Schumacher just made history by winning Team USA's first-ever men's Olympic cross-country skiing team medal. The 25-year-old Anchorage native and teammate Ben Ogden captured silver in the team sprint, cementing Alaska's legacy in Olympic skiing.
A £2,000 custom swimming prosthetic swept away during a woman's first open-water swim turned up on a beach 14 miles away nearly a year later. The discovery means Brenda Ogden can finally return to the water.
Sixteen Utah communities just locked in a plan to power hundreds of thousands of homes with new wind, solar, and geothermal energy by 2029. Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Park City are leading a voluntary program that lets residents invest $4 monthly in local renewable power.
A woman's custom prosthetic leg, swept away by a wave during her first sea swim, washed back to the same beach nearly a year later. A fossil hunter spotted it and reunited it with its grateful owner.
Anchorage skier Gus Schumacher just brought home America's first-ever men's team sprint medal at a World Cup event. The bronze finish in Switzerland puts Team USA on the podium with serious Olympic medal momentum heading into next month's Winter Games.
Three Vermont skiers returned home as Olympic medalists, ending decades-long droughts and proving that training in harsh New England winters builds champions. Their community celebrated the historic wins together in Stowe.
The Live Oak Falcons just claimed their second consecutive TAPPS 3A state basketball championship with a thrilling 56-48 victory. Two standout players delivered clutch performances when their team needed it most.
Nearly a fifth of Utah communities are giving residents the power to support renewable energy for the cost of a coffee. The Utah Renewable Communities program makes clean energy accessible to everyone, not just homeowners who can afford solar panels.
American bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor clinched Olympic gold in women's monobob by just four hundredths of a second, while Team USA racked up multiple medals across the Milan Cortina Winter Games. The victories showcase American grit on snow and ice.
Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just became only the second athlete ever to win 10 Olympic gold medals, matching a milestone held exclusively by swimming legend Michael Phelps. The 29-year-old cross-country skier secured his latest victory in the men's team sprint at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Olympic cross-country skier Gus Schumacher ended America's 50-year medal drought by doing something counterintuitive: he stopped obsessing over the result. His mental shift from pressure to presence made all the difference.
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