• A soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet runs toward the camera, with a group of soldiers standing in the background at night.
    This is What Happens at Basic Training for SWAT in West Jordan 

    Every September, two dozen officers can earn a spot in the Basic Tactical Officer Course (BTOC) taught in West Jordan. This grueling six-day program sometimes stretches for 18 hours a day and pushes students to […]

  • Yellow diamond-shaped road sign against a cloudy blue sky that reads FLU SEASON AHEAD HERE, with the word AHEAD crossed out.
    Salt Lake County Health Officials Encourage Flu Shots Now

    Flu cases are increasing earlier than usual; get vaccinated now to protect yourself from serious illness and hospitalization SALT LAKE COUNTY— While the severity of the flu season is hard to predict, Salt Lake County Health (SLCoHD) epidemiologists say this […]

  • A woman in black holds a tug toy while looking at a dog sitting in front of her. The dog looks up at her, mouth open. They are outside near a chain-link fence and grass.
    K9s Prove They’re Among the Best With 10 Awards

    Six West Jordan Police K9s and their handlers faced 30 other agencies in the Bradley Taylor Police Memorial K9 Trial 2026. They brought home ten awards in agility, tracking, narcotics detection and more! Four of […]

  • A person in a blue coat and gray beanie bends over to tend to plants in a garden, surrounded by raised beds and greenery.
    Fall Watering

    As we transition into fall, it’s important to continue the water‑wise habits that have made a real difference throughout the year. Thanks to community efforts, we’ve seen encouraging progress in conservation, but our work isn’t […]

  • A traffic light showing a green left arrow, indicating that vehicles are allowed to turn left. The background is clear with a blue sky and some electrical wires visible.
    Traffic Improvements Completed at 7800 South and 5600 West

    Roadway improvements at the intersection of 7800 South and 5600 West are nearly complete, marking a big milestone for one of the city’s busiest corridors. While final striping work is wrapping up and the County […]

  • Construction workers install signs and complete exterior work at a new Trader Joes store under a clear blue sky. A lift and forklift are visible near the entrance, and the building features red awnings.
    Retail Roundup: Exciting Developments Happening Around the City

    Several retail locations in our community are making visible progress, bringing new shopping and dining options closer to opening their doors. Trader Joe’sThe upcoming Trader Joe’s location continues to move forward with interior and exterior […]

  • Close-up view of an electric bicycles motor and battery mounted near the pedals, with part of the frame and rear tire visible in the background.
    Is Your E-Bike Battery a Fire Risk? What You Need To Know

    Electric bikes and scooters are fast and inexpensive ways to get where you need to go. At the same time, have you seen news stories about fires from the batteries that power them? The West […]

  • A ZOLL defibrillator is placed on a fire truck bumper, with a large American flag design visible in the trucks grille behind it.
    New Heart Monitors Give West Jordan Firefighters an Edge

    In celebration of World Heart Health Day on September 29, 2026, we’re highlighting something exciting at the West Jordan Fire Department (WJFD). Eight new cardiac machines join the WJFD response team. There is one on […]

  • A person in striped overalls and sunglasses squats in front of a colorful mural featuring a woman weaving and large flowers on a yellow and orange background.
    New Water Tank Mural Meant to Break Barriers

    “It all started with the crayons,” Beto Conejo, artist of the newest mural on a West Jordan water tank (4070 W. 7800 S.), said. Conejo is “rabbit” in Spanish. Like a rabbit, Beto Conejo is […]

  • A smiling couple poses indoors at a celebration, standing in front of a decorated table with gifts, plants, and floral arrangements. The woman wears a white dress, and the man wears a striped suit.
    Pioneer Hall Memories: A 1993 Wedding Flashback

    When we started talking about Pioneer Hall history, so did you! Here’s what one of our residents had to share: Elaine Boswell and Michael Perry walked down the aisle in Pioneer Hall on April 24, […]

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