Cathy McKitrick

Ogden

Free-range journalist, wife, mom & grandma. Lover of dogs, running and enchiladas. Background photo - just another Utah sunset

Articles

Reed Hastings Buys Powder Mountain: Is Utah’s Ski Gem Still for Locals?

1 week ago | utahstories.com | Cathy McKitrick

Reed Hastings Buys Powder Mountain: Is Utah’s Ski Gem Still for Locals? When Reed Hastings purchased Powder Mountain, whispers of privatization spread through Eden and Ogden Valley. Locals now question whether Utah’s most scenic resort will remain accessible—or drift out of reach.
Ogden Council Rejects Homeless Housing for Redevelopment

2 weeks ago | utahstories.com | Cathy McKitrick

Ogden Council Rejects Homeless Housing for Redevelopment Ogden’s City Council voted unanimously to buy the Aspen Care Center, ending plans to house chronically homeless residents at the site in favor of redevelopment. To access this post, you must purchase Full Access Membership.
Challenges Facing Ogden's Small Businesses on Historic 25th Street

2 months ago | utahstories.com | Cathy McKitrick

Challenges Facing Ogden’s Small Businesses on Historic 25th Street Ogden’s small businesses face tough challenges on Historic 25th Street, where economic pressures and competition from big chains make survival an uphill battle. While some independent shops become community staples, others are forced to close their doors.
Daily Rise Coffee: Ogden’s Favorite Local Coffee Shop & Roastery

2 months ago | utahstories.com | Cathy McKitrick

Just over two decades ago, Jeff and Beth Furton landed in Ogden with a dream that took root and blossomed into a thriving business designed to give customers their daily boost. The Daily Rise Coffee motto — “Promoting Positive Energy since 2004” — encapsulates that intent. “We came to do good and spread positive energy, cheer and happiness through a cup of coffee,” Jeff Furton said. “Promoting positive energy is the why, and the coffee is the how.
Homeless housing project in Ogden runs into new legislative hurdle

2 months ago | standard.net | Cathy McKitrick

OGDEN — A project designed to create housing for chronically homeless people now appears to be at risk of unraveling and losing its grant funding due to hitting a significant roadblock.
Ex-Ogden City Council member lands role advocating for Great Salt Lake

Feb 2, 2025 | standard.net | Cathy McKitrick

1 / 4The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources surveys a variety of bird species from an airboat Monday, April 29, 2019, on Ogden Bay of the Great Salt Lake. BEN DORGER, Standard-Examiner file photo2 / 4Former Ogden City Councilwoman Amy Wicks has been named the Great Salt Lake waterkeeper, through a partnership between the Utah Rivers Council and the Waterkeeper Alliance.
Dirt Roads Couture Thrives as Ogden’s Vibrant Hub for Local Artisans

Nov 17, 2024 | utahstories.com | Cathy McKitrick

Dirt Roads Couture Thrives as Ogden’s Vibrant Hub for Local Artisans Lisa Peterson’s Dirt Roads Couture in Ogden is booming with unique finds, from custom bleached flannels to hand-forged Damascus knives. Meet the creative vendors and discover what makes this women-led boutique a local favorite, including vibrant pop-up events and a thriving community of makers.
Weber County goofs on deadline date sent to voters needing signatures verified

Nov 14, 2024 | standard.net | Cathy McKitrick

TIM VANDENACK, Standard-Examiner file photoWeber County Clerk/Auditor Ricky Hatch examines ballots awaiting processing at the Weber County Elections Office on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. An initial step in counting mail-in ballots involves elections staff verifying voter signatures on ballot envelopes, making sure they match records on file.
Utah Taxing Entities Not Following the Law? Homeowners Fight Back Against Rising Property Taxes

Oct 31, 2024 | utahstories.com | Cathy McKitrick

In August 2022, a retired engineer in Heber got a jolt when he opened his property tax notice and saw a 166 percent jump in his home’s value and a 112 percent increase in how much he owed that year. “Not one to necessarily lay down and be kicked, I started digging into the whole thing,” Bill Quapp said, as he put his analytical skills to work.
Residents, officials discuss changes to make state Route 39 less dangerous

Oct 24, 2024 | standard.net | Cathy McKitrick

Traffic moves through Ogden Canyon on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. Kathy and Jerry Burgess pose next to a graph displayed during an open house hosted by the Utah Department of Transportation on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, exploring possible changes along state Route 39 in Ogden Canyon to improve safety.