tag:www.westjordanjournal.com,2005:/categories/news?page=35News | West Jordan Journal Page 35Educating | Entertaining | Informing2016-09-06T16:13:25-06:00urn:uuid:83bae7e1-2034-4975-9e9c-791a0264a3882016-08-24T10:23:57-06:002016-09-06T16:13:25-06:00Ride to Zero2016-08-24 10:23:57 -0600Bryan ScottHundreds of bikers to ride in support to decrease veteran suicides<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:96a17da6-5f3d-4300-b1ba-f206b3e09b2b2016-08-16T09:01:01-06:002016-09-15T15:38:15-06:00SLCoHD Reports First Human WNV Case of the Year2016-08-16 09:01:01 -0600Bryan ScottThough most people are focused on Zika this season, WNV is more of a threat to Utahns<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:eed17d32-1fe4-4164-be90-8421c6b721a22016-08-04T15:48:38-06:002016-08-09T10:36:17-06:00City Considering Partnership with Data Company, Residents Fear Privacy Violations2016-08-04 15:48:37 -0600Tori La RueThe West Jordan City Council considered a three-month trial of Blyncsy, a smart traffic software that monitors electronic devices but dismissed the idea after hearing privacy concerns from residents. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:a497e93f-10ee-4651-8ab7-78f065c009d32016-08-04T15:46:46-06:002016-08-09T10:35:28-06:00Mayor Challenges Fee Increases2016-08-04 15:46:46 -0600Tori La RueWest Jordan City Manager Mark Palesh recommends an increase in resident utility fees to cover the cost of the rising operating expenses and a new public works building but has yet to win over the mayor who won’t support an increase while the fund balances total approximately $33 million as of June 30, 2015. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:92d0439f-9f67-4c4b-bd32-e1f4c34b55b32016-08-04T15:42:21-06:002016-08-09T10:34:21-06:00City Police Receive ‘Overwhelming Support’ Amid Controversies2016-08-04 15:42:21 -0600Tori La RueDuring the July 14 city council meeting, West Jordan Police Chief Doug Diamond expressed his thanks to the city and community for their support during a “dark time” for law enforcement. – West Jordan City <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:9e5cce31-3aad-41c3-a1e2-472c4a2104bf2016-08-04T15:39:10-06:002016-08-09T10:33:29-06:00City to Close Pedestrian Access2016-08-04 15:39:10 -0600Tori La RueWest Jordan City will be blocking the pedestrian crossing that connects 3530 West to 7800 South after residents in the surrounding area requested the change. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:1b8db359-00d4-4a01-ad60-ac31bdc11ae32016-07-27T10:50:08-06:002016-08-24T14:08:23-06:00Drunk City Councilman Claims He Is "Protected"2016-07-27 11:48:22 -0600Bryan ScottJeff Haaga, West Jordan city council man was charged with hit and run in an intoxicated incident Tuesday July 19th.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:7b3870cd-6e18-4346-9b0c-0050cc0646a82016-07-15T08:50:39-06:002016-07-15T09:09:56-06:00City Installs LED Lights 2016-07-15 08:50:39 -0600Tori La RueWest Jordan is installing 5,000 LED lights into existing street lamp fixtures throughout the city to lower the city’s carbon footprint, cut expenses and increase safety. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:784ca7bb-e167-41cf-88e4-01eeb98f8a1d2016-07-15T08:48:36-06:002016-08-04T14:48:13-06:00Resident Named ‘Foster Mother of the Year’2016-07-15 08:48:36 -0600Tori La RueRuth Gonzales accepts a plaque from West Jordan Mayor Kim Rolfe at the June 8 city council meeting for being “2016 Salt Lake Foster Mother of the Year.”<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:7528be12-c310-40b2-8f46-b8798b67107a2016-07-15T08:46:30-06:002016-07-15T08:46:36-06:00West Jordan City Restricts Fireworks in Some Areas of the City2016-07-15 08:46:30 -0600Bryan ScottWest Jordan City is prohibiting the use of an ignition source, including fireworks, lighters and matches, in certain areas of the city (see list below).<small>Original article published at <a href="www.westjordanjournal.com">West Jordan Journal</a></small>