Prev Next By: Adi Iyer Posted DRAPER, Utah — It’s been a little over a month since an audio engineer at Thriller Park had his laptop stolen right from his truck parked outside. Included on that laptop were audio files for the park, and folks have been working overtime to get the park ready in time for the season.
DRAPER, Utah (ABC4) — The Golden Gait Gathering was held at Draper Park this Saturday, bringing together community members, both human and canine, to raise awareness and funds for service dogs. Dozens of golden retrievers, therapy dogs, and service animals were brought together at the park to partake in different activities alongside human partners.
Dozens of golden retrievers, therapy dogs and service animals gathered at Draper Park during the Golden Gait Gathering, an event supporting the training and placement of service and facility therapy dogs. Golden Healers bred, trained and placed service and therapy dogs with people facing PTSD, mobility challenges, autism and mental health struggles.
Skyridge defeated Corner Canyon 37-27 in football. East defeated Juan Diego Catholic 54-6 in football.
Highland defeated Juan Diego Catholic 4-0 in girls soccer. Lone Peak and Corner Canyon finished tied at 1 in girls soccer.
Draper City scheduled a public hearing for October 8, 2026, to consider a zoning and land use map amendment request for a property near 267 W. 11915 S. The request seeks to change the area from residential to business and light manufacturing.
Draper City will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit request for The Audio Wizard AV. The request involves operating a home office for technology system installations at a property on West Redberry Road.
Draper City has announced a public hearing to consider a zoning text amendment request for the Rivian KMAC-CSD area. The hearing is scheduled to address signage regulations within the Karl Malone Auto Center Commercial Special District.
Draper City has announced a public hearing to consider a parking deviation request for the Pony Express Center. The hearing is scheduled to take place on October 8, 2026.
DRAPER CITY HALL Community Development | 1020 E. Pioneer Rd. Draper, UT 84020 801-576-6328 | Jennifer.jastremsky@draperutah.gov | draperutah.gov September 24, 2026 Draper City Planning Division Administrative Interpretation RE: Veranda West MAP Administrative Interpretation, 2026
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The Layton City Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Oct. 1, 2026, followed by a Planning Commission Work Meeting on Oct. 13, 2026. Both meetings will take place at the Council Conference Room in Layton.
The Salt Lake County Library has announced several upcoming community programs at the Sandy branch, including a teen book club meeting on Oct. 6 and a children's book club event scheduled for Dec. 10.
A Planning Commission meeting was scheduled for September 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Draper. The commission is responsible for administering various ordinances and making recommendations to city leadership.
SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Salt Lake County. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Salt Lake City, a severe thunderstorm was located over Draper. The thunderstorm is moving north at approximately 30 mph.
Layton City has scheduled a Planning Commission meeting for Sept. 28, 2026, and a City Council work meeting for Oct. 1, 2026. Both meetings will take place at the city's facilities on North Wasatch Drive.
The Utah Catholic Conference scheduled an adult registration event at the Skaggs Catholic Center in Draper. Registration included a keynote address, breakout sessions, lunch, exhibits, and Mass.
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An explainer of the Draper Library's facilities and services as part of the Salt Lake County Libraries system.
Rich Ferguson has served as the Draper Police Chief for a period of two and a half years, according to an undated report by the Draper Journal. In that role, Ferguson has focused on developing personnel from within the department, stating that it is critical for any organization to develop people to take on bigger roles and move up. According to the same undated report, Ferguson has overseen the promotion of Pat Evans to the position of captain, a role that makes Evans second in command to the chief in Ferguson's absence. This promotion of Evans, who has been a member of the Draper Police Department for 21 years, was described by Ferguson as part of a ripple effect of advancements within the department. As the leader of the department, Ferguson has expressed a commitment to the community, noting that it is a pleasure to serve in a community that values its police. According to the undated police department website, Ferguson's mission for the department is to provide the highest quality of law enforcement to everyone in Draper by listening, caring, supporting, and working with members of the community. The department's vision, as stated by Ferguson on the undated website, is to be the most creative, productive, and responsive police department in the State of Utah. According to the undated Draper Journal article, Ferguson has noted that the department is fully staffed despite challenges with recruitment. He attributed this to a strong desire for individuals to work as police officers in Draper due to the support provided by the community, the mayor, and the council. Ferguson has also emphasized the importance of the partnership shared with the community to keep the quality of life high in Draper. In addition to managing department personnel, Ferguson has overseen the department's response to the city's recent tax rate increase, which was intended to provide funds for public safety. According to the undated Draper Journal report, this funding has helped the police department in many ways. As the community continues to grow, Ferguson stated that the department is laying the foundation to remain one of the finest departments in the state. Ferguson's leadership includes managing a department that includes various divisions and roles. For example, according to the undated Draper Journal, his department includes a patrol division, which is the largest division within the department. The department also handles records, reports for prosecution, and GRAMA requests. Through the promotion of internal staff, such as Evans, Ferguson has worked to ensure that the department maintains internal knowledge of operations that are unique to Draper.
SANDY, Utah (ABC4) — A dog is killed and woman is in the hospital after a house fire in Sandy. According to Sandy Fire Department, the first level of a single family unit had sever damage due to the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Events Fire vs. Police Softball Game - Cancelled
Utah Home Electric has opened a new location in Draper, Utah, to provide residential electrical services including EV charger installation and smart home technology. The expansion aims to meet the increasing demand for modern electrical upgrades in the region.
Layton City has scheduled a series of upcoming government meetings, including a council work meeting and a formal council meeting for Sept. 17, 2026. The RAMP Advisory Commission is also scheduled to meet on Sept. 21, 2026.
The Draper City Council adopted Ordinance #1738 on September 15, 2026, to approve a development agreement for property located at 14068 South 145 East. The agreement concerns approximately 2.15 acres of land within Draper City.
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The Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City will host its third annual Utah Catholic Conference in Draper this Saturday. The event, which features bilingual workshops and keynotes, has already seen more than 1,100 attendees register.
DRAPER, Utah – In a powerful statewide act of remembrance, the Utah Army National Guard will honor the 25th anniversary of Sept.
Brookwood Elementary has been ranked 20th in Utah and 5th within the Canyons School District according to U.S. News & World Report. The school is among 28 Canyons schools that earned a 'Best Schools' distinction in the magazine's 2026 rankings.
Juan Diego Catholic High School concluded its recent football matchups with a 2-5-0 record, including a game against Jordan on Sept. 11, 2026. The team's season follows a previous victory against Carbon High School in October 2024.
Draper City will hold a public hearing on September 24, 2026, to consider a site plan request for Academy Plaza. The proposal involves the development of office, warehouse, and vertical mixed-use buildings.
The Draper City Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for September 24, 2026, to review a subdivision plat amendment request for the Fratto area. The request involves subdividing specific lots within the Draperville Plat.
Construction has begun on the first phase of The Point development in Draper, Utah. The project involves a $2.3 billion investment from The Point Partners and a $165 million infrastructure investment from the Utah Legislature.
Draper City announced a public hearing regarding a zoning text amendment request for the Rivian KMAC-CSD area. The hearing is scheduled to address signage regulations within the Karl Malone Auto Center Commercial Special District.
Draper City announced a public hearing for September 24, 2026, to consider a site plan request for Academy Plaza. The request involves the development of office, warehouse, and vertical mixed-use buildings.
Draper City has announced a public hearing to consider a parking deviation request for the Pony Express Center. The hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2026, at Draper City Hall.
Draper City has announced a public meeting for the Planning Commission to discuss a request to amend the Grange Subdivision Plat. The meeting is scheduled to address the combination of two lots into a single lot located near 603 E. 12000 South.
