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The Jordan River is a place many Utahns drive past every day. But the "Get to the River Festival" is encouraging families to stop and explore it. (Photo: KUTV)
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RIVERTON, Utah (KUTV) — The Jordan River is a place many Utahns drive past every day.
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Riverton school, library and city calendars list 5 public events for Thursday, Oct. 8, including Tween Club.
Mountain Ridge (Herriman) and Riverton meet in 6A girls volleyball at 6:30 p.m. Weber (Pleasant View) and Riverton meet in 6A football at 7 p.m.
Cedar Valley (Eagle Mountain) beat Riverton 3-1 in 6A girls volleyball on Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
The Riverton City Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting on Oct. 8, 2026, to discuss several land use applications and a proposed ordinance amendment. The meeting will take place at Riverton City Hall at 6:30 PM.
Riverton beat Copper Hills (West Jordan) 3-2 in 6A girls soccer on Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Jordan District high school students participated in the 50th annual Utah Shakespeare Festival competition at Southern Utah University. According to an October 6 statement, students from Riverton, Herriman, and Mountain Ridge high schools earned multiple awards in acting, dance, music, and technical theater categories.
Padel Den, the first padel facility in Utah County, opened in Orem this past April. Founded by Utah Valley University graduates Kyle and Parker Quinlan, the facility aims to introduce the growing racquet sport to the local community.
BYU men's basketball head coach Kevin Young has announced staff promotions for Brandon Dunson and Jordan Brady ahead of the 2026-27 season. The promotions involve Dunson moving to an associate head coach role and Brady adding assistant coach to his duties.
The Utah Mammoth defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Tuesday night, fueled by a proficient power play and Nick Schmaltz's fifth goal of the season. The victory marked the first time the Mammoth have beaten the Devils in the franchise's history.
BYU basketball fans gathered at the Marriott Center on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, for the annual Marriott Madness event. The festivities featured fan games, musical performances, and player introductions for both the men's and women's teams.
President Trump approved federal funding to help rebuild Beaver and Piute counties after flooding and mudslides caused significant damage in the wake of the devastating Cottonwood Fire. Over the summer, the Cottonwood Fire burned over 97,000 acres in the two central Utah counties.
In an undated notice from Alpine School District, officials explained how School Community Councils direct millions of dollars in Trust Lands revenue to local classrooms. This funding, which does not require additional taxpayer money, is managed through the Learning And Nurturing Development program to address specific school needs.