• A woman with long brown hair, wearing glasses and a yellow coat, stands smiling in front of a large white radish sculpture with green leaves in a landscaped roundabout on a partly cloudy day.
    Artist Forges Giant Steel Sugar Beet for Arts Center

    Once covered by crops, sheep and dairy farms, West Jordan has transformed from agricultural country to the third most populated city in Utah. The Canyon View Credit Union Community and Arts Center (8105 S. 2200 […]

  • A brown puppy wearing a red Santa hat sits in front of festive holiday decorations. Text promotes “Holiday for the Animals” event in West Jordan on Saturday, Dec 13th, encouraging donations for animals.
    Holiday for the Animals – Give Back to West Jordan’s Pets!

    The West Jordan Animal Shelter is inviting the community to help local animals this holiday season with its Holiday for the Animals event on Saturday, December 13, from 10 AM – 2 PM. Residents can […]

  • A person in a winter coat and hat holds up a phone to photograph a child in a blue jacket. They both watch a snowflake-shaped drone light display in the night sky.
    2025 First Friday Holiday Event – FAQ

    Get ready for a magical evening in West Jordan! In partnership with the Salt Lake County Library and Excellence in the Community, the First Friday Holiday Event is a festive night filled with treats, entertainment, […]

  • Two police officers in dark uniforms stand smiling in front of an American flag and dark curtains. One officer is older with a white mustache, and the other is younger and bald. Both have badges and nameplates visible.
    Welcome Police Chief Jeremy Robertson

    “This is a man of unquestionable, unshakeable, unassailable integrity.” – Former Police Chief Ken Wallentine On November 18, 2025, Chief Jeremy Robertson took the oath of office as West Jordan’s Police Chief. “I love him […]

  • A smiling older man in a black police chief uniform stands next to an American flag, in front of a dark blue curtain background.
    West Jordan Bids Farewell to Police Chief Ken Wallentine

    The day before the new police chief Jeremy Robertson takes the oath of office, I sat down with Ken Wallentine, who is, starting today, November 19, 2025, our former police chief. I had asked for […]

  • Five people stand around a table, discussing and pointing at a large paper map with models, likely involved in a collaborative planning or design activity in an office setting.
    How does the City of West Jordan operate? Residents Find Out Through Citizen’s Academy

    How does the City of West Jordan operate? City residents had the opportunity to find out as they attended the West Jordan Citizen Academy recently. The Citizen Academy is an eight-week program that gives residents […]

  • Four blue recycling bins and one black trash bin are lined up on a curbside. The recycling bins have their lids partially open, with cardboard sticking out of one. Grass and a street are visible in the background.
    Upcoming Garbage Changes – 2025

    Garbage Day Change Because of Thanksgiving, some garbage and recycling pick-up days will shift one day later. Everything goes back to the regular schedule the following week. Seasonal Can Pickup Ending The city’s seasonal can […]

  • A two-tiered black cake decorated with gothic-style frosting, blackberries, and realistic-looking bloody severed fingers. The top features a message on white fondant. Text reads: Halloween Baking Championship, Season Premiere Monday 9/8c, Food Network.
    West Jordan Resident Wins Big on Food Network Baking Show

    Content Warning: The following article includes descriptions of graphic themes from the Halloween Baking Championship finale, including fictional depictions of violent or gory scenarios. West Jordan’s Melanie Bjork-Jensen takes home the Food Network Halloween Baking […]

  • A close-up of several brown paper food trays filled with grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, and dollops of white cheese, arranged on a table. The background is slightly blurred.
    Health Leaders Warn Against Eating at Unpermitted Food Vendors

    To protect against foodborne illness, confirm that vendors—especially mobile vendors and “pop-up” food service establishments—have a valid health department permit in their name. SALT LAKE COUNTY—The Salt Lake County Health Department (SLCoHD) is warning community […]

  • A large group of adults and children pose and smile for a group photo inside a courtroom, standing in front of a judge’s bench, American flags, and wood-paneled walls.
    Two Cities, One Courthouse: A Smarter Use of Tax Dollars

    “The city is looking for ways to spend your tax dollars as efficiently as possible.” – Korban Lee, Chief Administrative Officer The City of West Jordan and Taylorsville City have combined Justice Courts. All court […]

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