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Last update April 14th, 2026 Ready for the Call: How West Jordan is Preparing for Next-Generation Fire Response

West Jordan Fire has gotten 4% more calls every year for the last 15 years. That means in 2010 they got about 4,300 calls for the year. In 2025, they got 7,919 calls. Here are […]

April 7th, 2026 Just a Drop in the Bucket? Why Your Conservation Still Makes a Splash

You know we didn’t get much snow this winter, but do you know how much less? Half as much as winter 2024/2025, to be exact. This year our reservoirs are 68% full. Last year at […]

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March 24th, 2026 West Jordan City Plays Supporting Role in Local Theatre and Arts Program

The West Jordan Cultural Arts Society (aka CASWJ) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. This means it is a tax-free group that spends its time and effort “to make people smile,” Dillon Workman, Executive Director of […]

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March 24th, 2026 West Jordan Citizen Academy: The All-Access Experience

Have you ever wanted to shoot like a SWAT officer? Cut up a car with the Jaws of Life? Drive a snowplow? Do you have questions about your city government but never know who to […]

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March 24th, 2026 Fast, Digital, and Local: Fingerprinting at the West Jordan Passport Office

Did you know that even identical twins don’t have identical fingerprints? Your unique patterns are one in 8 billion! Whether you need them for work, volunteering, or applications, we can help! Visit our West Jordan […]

March 24th, 2026 Why West Jordan Has One of the Best Water Operators in the State

What is the first thing most of us use in the morning? Whether it’s getting a drink, taking a shower or using the toilet, we’re using water. What would you do if it wasn’t there? […]

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March 24th, 2026 From West Jordan to Croatia: Detective Awarded for Bringing Four Children Home

West Jordan Police Chief Jeremy Robertson presented Detective Adam Horman with the Meritorious Service Medal for his “outstanding effort” in working to return four children to their homes in West Jordan after being taken out […]

March 10th, 2026 West Jordan Police Recognized for Program Providing Free Car Light Repairs

“In appreciation for your outstanding service beyond the ordinary call of duty…” The NAACP presented West Jordan’s Police Sgt. Brian Schaaf with the First Responders Appreciation Award at the 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King […]

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March 10th, 2026 Road Work Ahead: Our Spring Game Plan

Nothing says “spring” quite like the sweet scent of steaming asphalt. We’re taking care of your streets to save time and money on bigger repairs. In the next few weeks, you’ll see a postcard in […]

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March 10th, 2026 Introducing Officer Jenika Workman and Rippin: West Jordan’s Newest K9 Duo

Jenika Workman is West Jordan Police Department’s newest K9 officer with partner Rippin. By April, she and Rippin will be narcotics-search-ready. Rippin is a 14-month-old Dutch Shepherd from the Netherlands. Workman and Sergeant Michael Jones […]