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  • A uniformed man stands smiling, holding a framed Officer of the Year certificate. Behind him is a screen with the logo of the Utah Animal Control Officers Association, featuring a goat silhouette and a map of Utah.
    A Pawsitively Big Honor: West Jordan’s Dan Eatchel Wins Animal Control Officer of the Year

    Drumroll please! The Animal Control Officer of the Year award goes to … our very own Dan Eatchel, Manager of West Jordan Animal Services! Officer Eatchel has been growing our Animal Services department for 22 […]

  • A group of people, including children and adults, participate in a nature activity by a pond. They are planting or examining grass while their reflections are visible in the calm water. Trees and a path are in the background.
    Happy World Wetland Day

    Wetlands are not just for backcountry hikers or international travelers. Utah has several of its own wetlands, and West Jordan is lucky enough to have its very own at the Big Bend (between 8400 and […]

  • A flyer with various electronics scattered on a surface, promoting the City E-Waste & Shredding Event on February 8, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the West Jordan Public Works Facility.
    Declutter Responsibly: Recycle Your E-Waste and Shred Sensitive Documents This Saturday!

    Out with the old! If you’ve got outdated electronics or stacks of paper cluttering your home, don’t just toss them—recycle them at West Jordan’s E-Waste & Shred Event this Saturday, February 8, 2025! Why Recycle […]

  • A smiling elderly man in a black judges robe and a patterned maroon tie poses against a neutral backdrop. He has short white hair, a mustache, and a goatee.
    Judge Ronald E. Kunz Retires After 34 Years of Service

    After more than three decades on the bench, Judge Ronald E. Kunz is retiring from the West Jordan City Justice Court. Since his appointment in 1990, Judge Kunz has been a pillar of the community, […]

  • Illustration of a red blood donation bag with a white cross, connected by a tube forming a heart shape on a blue background. West Jordan, Utah logo is in the corner.
    Give the Gift of Life in 2025: West Jordan Blood Drives

    West Jordan residents are invited to make a powerful impact in 2025 by donating blood and helping save lives. The city is partnering with the American Red Cross for four blood drives throughout the year, […]

  • Seven people, six in police uniforms and one in business attire, pose with plaques in front of a backdrop featuring NAACP logos. They stand and sit on a patterned carpet in what appears to be a formal event setting.
    NAACP Awards for West Jordan Police Officers

    On January 20, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), Salt Lake Chapter, awarded six of West Jordan’s devoted and steadfast police officers for their daily community service. Officer Taylor Griffith wrapped […]

  • Illustration of a grey pipe with snow and ice. A blue scarf is wrapped around part of the pipe. Snowflakes fall, some with WI labeled. Text reads Frozen Service Lines Prevention & Action on a blue background.
    Record Low Temperatures Bring Freezing Risks to Pipes

    With freezing temperatures setting records, it’s important to take steps to protect your home’s water service lines from freezing. Frozen pipes can cause significant damage, but the good news is that prevention can be simple. […]

  • Firefighters in yellow protective gear use hydraulic rescue tools to open a black cars door in a parking lot. The car is stabilized on wooden blocks, and shattered glass is visible on the ground. Emergency vehicles are in the background.
    Stronger and faster: West Jordan Fire brings in new rescue tool

    Extrication tools are massive claws built for slicing into car metal and fabric. These tools can cut passenger vehicles and large semi-trucks, freeing patients without causing them further harm. West Jordan Fire acquired stronger, faster […]

  • A forest engulfed in flames at night, with fire illuminating trees and smoke rising. The intense orange and yellow blaze contrasts against the dark sky, highlighting the devastation of the wildfire.
    West Jordan and Wildfires

    Is West Jordan vulnerable to a wildfire disaster? Thankfully, we sit well insulated from the wildland-urban interface. Our primary fire risk comes from the large, open grasslands, which is not as significant a threat as […]

  • Five firefighters standing in front of a fire truck, all wearing black jackets and hats with fire department emblems. They are smiling, and its early evening as the sky is dimly lit.
    West Jordan Firefighters Join Effort to Combat Los Angeles Wildfires

    On January 9, 2025, three firefighters from West Jordan, Utah, were deployed to assist in combating the devastating wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles, California. Capt. Dan Gates, Tam Haynie, and Ben Lynch joined a group […]

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