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Unified basketball more than a game for these students; Copper Hills celebrates national banner for inclusion

Jun 06, 2024 10:00AM ● By Julie Slama

The impact of unified basketball goes beyond learning skills, getting exercise and winning; it brings inclusivity into schools, teaches players leadership, gives them a sense of belonging and being part of a team.

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Winning essay brings animal enthusiasts together

Jun 06, 2024 09:56AM ● By Jet Burnham

Thirteen-year-old Murray resident Lily Peterson presented 90-year-old anthropologist Dr. Jane Goodall with a book of pictures of the Onaqui wild mustang herd in Utah’s West Desert along with a birthday card when they met this spring.

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Story of hope wins National PTA Reflections award

Jun 06, 2024 09:54AM ● By Jet Burnham

Hayden Peak Elementary sixth-grader Alivia Millet won a National PTA Reflections Award of Merit for Literature.

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Problem solving, observation skills at core of new STEM curriculum

Jun 06, 2024 09:52AM ● By Jet Burnham

Why did Hawthorn Academy switch to a new curriculum after 13 years? To help students develop the most important life skill—problem solving.

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‘Newsies’ actors prepared to take on world problems

Jun 06, 2024 09:49AM ● By Jet Burnham

No strike is needed for ‘Newsies’ actors to address the problems of their generation—performance arts has armed them with the necessary skills.

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South Valley Services reopens with ‘more elbow room’ in new West Jordan City Hall

Jun 06, 2024 09:47AM ● By Rebecca Olds

‘The difference between serving a few hundred survivors in our shelter versus thousands’

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Comcast announces major expansion of Xfinity network in Utah

May 28, 2024 04:08PM

Comcast announces a $138 million broadband infrastructure investment in Utah.

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All ages, communities, languages welcome at Story Crossroads Storytelling Summit & Festival

May 06, 2024 01:22PM ● By Jet Burnham

Explore a wide range of stories, languages and cultures at the Annual Story Crossroads Storytelling Summit &Festival.

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West Jordan one of two Utah cities in top 15 of most affordable and safest cities in the U.S.

May 06, 2024 01:20PM ● By Rebecca Olds

West Jordan City was one of only two Utah cities to make a list of the most safe and affordable cities in the United States. City staff says it’s because of the great leadership of a mayor who cares.

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Family affair: Hein following in brother’s footsteps on CHHS track team

May 06, 2024 01:18PM ● By Josh McFadden

Every sport offers different opportunities and challenges.

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