April 27 was the first beautiful Saturday in weeks. While it may have been tempting to spend the day playing in the sun, hundreds of West Jordan residents rolled up their sleeves and went to work beautifying the city. At West Jordan High School, stu...

West Jordan detective Sgt. James Bigelow was recognized as “Police Officer of the Year” by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary 67. He was presented with the award April 20 during the order’s annual Community Banquet. ...

In the movie “Memphis Belle,” a restored WWII B-17 “flying fortress” bomber was the star. That very plane was scheduled to arrive in West Jordan on May 13, and the public can climb on board for tours and flights May 18 an...

The first day of summer is on the horizon, and everyone is ready to celebrate. The City of West Jordan, the West Jordan Exchange Club and the Salt Lake County Library System are teaming up to present a free summer kickoff celebration on Saturday, Ju...

Skydivers, music, fireworks and more than 150 youth dressed as pioneers left a lasting impression in West Jordan. This year, they’ll be returning to do it again—in even more grandiose style. Last July, youth from across the Salt Lake Val...

For eight years, Bryce Haderlie was Town Manager for Brian Head, a small resort community located in southern Utah. During his time as manager, he accomplished a long list of projects that town staff members say helped Brian Head become an even bett...

In 1986, Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys pioneered the use of DNA profiling in criminal investigations. Twenty-seven years later, the West Jordan Police Department finds itself at the forefront of the rapidly advancing field of forensic science. In Febr...

Nothing says spring like the smell of flowers, the feel of dirt, and anticipation of future harvests while planting a garden. Special needs students at South Valley School have been preparing for spring the whole school year and now the public can sh...

Connor Boyd, a second-grader at Falcon Ridge Elementary, has an infectious smile despite battling leukemia the last couple of years. To show support for him and others battling childhood cancer, Connor’s school held a fundraiser. Not only did t...

What do you get when you mix beets and chocolate? In the hands of West Jordan baker Naomi Kress, the answer is a winning combination. Kress’s Masquerade Cake recipe—which features beets as a well-hidden secret ingredient—took the b...