French films receive a chic critique at the Viridian

“Bonjour” is about as far as most Americans can get in French, but a growing group of West Jordan residents is expanding their horizons. January through April of this year, the Viridian Event Center hosted viewers who enjoyed full-length, feature films in French. Most of those who understood without subtitles were 12 and under. Read More »

West Jordan family welcomes refugees

Leylo is one of the 1,150 refugees the United Way estimates arrives in Utah every year. After waiting in refugee camps for years, the lucky few are able to travel to the United States, often becoming separated from family members. Read More »

I Love West Jordan Day planned for April

Known as Comcast Cares Day last year, I Love West Jordan Day on April 29 will be the seventh annual citywide service project in West Jordan. Read More »

5600 West widening: a worthwhile hassle

simple T-intersection in the Oaks neighborhood in West Jordan has been a source of dread, annoyance, and frustration for more than a decade. Read More »

City councilman resigns months after controversial run-in with police

Jeff Haaga resigned from the West Jordan City Council on March 20, eight months after a alleged drunken encounter with police in which he claimed he was “protected” because of his position as a councilman. Read More »

West Jordan names justice center after fallen officer

Thomas M. Rees, West Jordan’s first fallen officer, was honored Feb. 23 when the city’s justice center was renamed after him. Read More »

Public works building to bring safety, efficiency to West Jordan

The groundbreaking for a new $26.5 million public works building on Feb. 16 was a “manifestation of hope” for Justin Rayl and other public works employees, Rayl said. Read More »

City removes government change question from November’s ballot

West Jordan revoked a change of government question set for November’s ballot, but the discussion on the issue will continue. Read More »

Family + games = fun

Teachers provide games to make math homework fun for students and their families. Read More »

Heartland celebrates the wisdom of Dr. Seuss

A variety of community readers visited Heartland Elementary classrooms to share the wisdom of Dr. Seuss. Read More »