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West Jordan family welcomes refugees

Mar 29, 2017 10:49AM ● By Bryan Scott

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.

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I Love West Jordan Day planned for April

Mar 29, 2017 10:44AM ● By Bryan Scott

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.

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5600 West widening: a worthwhile hassle

Mar 29, 2017 10:31AM ● By Bryan Scott

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

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City councilman resigns months after controversial run-in with police

Mar 29, 2017 10:16AM ● By Tori La Rue

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.

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West Jordan names justice center after fallen officer

Mar 29, 2017 10:13AM ● By Tori La Rue

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

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Public works building to bring safety, efficiency to West Jordan

Mar 29, 2017 10:09AM ● By Tori La Rue

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.

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City removes government change question from November’s ballot

Mar 29, 2017 09:52AM ● By Tori La Rue

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

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Charity, police benefit from UDOT’s home acquisitions

Mar 28, 2017 04:49PM ● By Tori La Rue

The Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity and Unified Police Department are getting one last use from properties UDOT acquired through eminent domain.

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Industrialism Drives Utah Women to the Workplace

Mar 01, 2017 09:15AM ● By Bryan Scott

American Industrialism at the turn of the 20th century brought Utah women out of their homes and into the workplace. There they faced inequality and wage disparity.

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West Jordan hosts ‘What Every American Should Know’

Feb 27, 2017 12:28PM ● By Bryan Scott

The West Jordan Library hosts the “What Every American Should Know” community discussion.

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