A house fire in West Valley City involved an explosion and a power pole. While initial reports suggested smoke inhalation, all occupants evacuated safely and no injuries were reported.
A shooting during a funeral in Kearns on Aug. 17, 2026, left one man dead and two others critically injured. The incident, which occurred outside a church, triggered secure protocols at nearby schools and the temporary closure of Intermountain Medical Center.
The camera was located at about 3200 South and Highland Drive. But no one knows who put it there or why. Mayor Cheri Jackson said in a newsletter to residents that it’s been removed and it appears to have been dormant for some time. The mayor says the land it was on was purchased by the city.
Zavier Gozo, a 19-year-old homegrown winger for Real Salt Lake, has transferred to English Premier League side Crystal Palace for a reported $15 million fee. The Utah native's move marks a historic milestone for the state's football talent and serves as a major success for the Real Salt Lake academy system.
Mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus have been found in Magna and West Valley City, according to Magna Mosquito Abatement. The organization has recorded 71 positive mosquito samples to date, marking an increase of 23 positive samples since August 1.
Real Salt Lake reached an agreement to transfer homegrown winger Zavier Gozo to Crystal Palace of the English Premier League. The undisclosed terms of the club-record transfer include Real Salt Lake retaining a significant percentage of any future transfer fee for Gozo.
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, Aug. 18, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Firefighters responded to a working house fire Tuesday evening in West Valley City. It was dispatched at about 6 p.m. Crews responded to a single-family residence in the area of 5000 West and 3500 South.
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, Aug. 10, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Grammy nominated Musica Mexicana group Fuerza Regida has announced the second leg of its This is Our Dream Tour with a Halloween stop on Oct. 31 at the Maverik Center, in West Valley City. Tickets are available at 10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, Aug.
The Regular Electronic Meeting of the West Valley City Council will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:30 PM, in the City Council Chambers, West Valley City Hall, 3600 Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City, Utah. Members of the press and public are invited to attend in
Howard Jones performed at the Maverik Center on July 29, 2026, as part of his Things Can Only Get Better Tour. The concert featured a lineup including Wang Chung, The English Beat, and Modern English.
In January 2022, West Valley City community members used GoFundMe campaigns to help cover funeral and memorial costs for Tivani and 15-year-old Paula Tupou Tahi after the youths were killed in a shooting.
FREE FOOD. FREE YOUTH HAIRCUTS. FREE BACKPACKS & SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Join us for the Day Won Foundation’s Back-to-School Community Event, where local families can receive: • FREE backpacks & school...
The Won Foundation hosted a back-to-school community event in West Valley City this past Saturday, providing free haircuts, food, and school supplies to local families. The event aimed to remove barriers and prepare youth for the upcoming school year.
A Muslim kiosk worker remains hospitalized after being stabbed at least 15 times in a religiously motivated attack at a Utah mall. The suspect, Peter Michael Larsen, is facing attempted murder charges and was held without bail.
West Valley City officials convened multiple sessions on July 28, 2026, to review municipal business, including redevelopment strategies and upcoming development applications. While the City Council held a study meeting to deliberate on policy and administrative reports, the Redevelopment Agency met to oversee urban renewal and economic development initiatives.
The West Valley City Council and the Redevelopment Agency are both scheduled to hold meetings on July 28, 2026, to discuss upcoming city business and economic development strategies. While specific agenda items for the Redevelopment Agency remain unreleased, the sessions are expected to address long-term land use and future growth.
The West Valley City Council and the Redevelopment Agency are both scheduled to hold meetings on July 28, 2026, focusing on local governance and economic development. While specific agenda items remain unreleased, the sessions will address topics ranging from zoning variances to urban renewal strategies.
Senator Curtis is working with Utah transportation leaders to develop policies addressing the state's rapid growth and affordable housing needs. This initiative follows years of local efforts in Lehi to manage population density and transit-oriented development.
Governor Newsom announced the deployment of additional firefighting resources and specialized personnel to Washington and Oregon Published: Aug 4, 2026 California is stepping up across the West to help our neighbors to battle historic…
But with a wife and a widowed mother to help support, he needed a quick solution. "I can't afford to be out of the workforce for four years. The condensed programs have exploded in popularity. "This is not innovation. But those programs maintained the same course load, measured as credits.
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The bottom line? Showers and thunderstorms will continue with the threat of severe thunderstorms producing gusty winds possible for northern Utah. Temperatures will remain slightly above average with clouds and sunshine through the week and chances of thunderstorms into the weekend.
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington City Council approved five business licenses during its meeting Wednesday, Aug. Licenses were approved for Desert Contracting, Jessica Lee Cleaning and Landscaping, TC West LLC, Contour Beauty Academy and Solrise.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the bravery and sacrifice of several firefighters whose lives were lost while combatting recent wildfires on the Utah-Colorado border.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest occupies over 3 million acres and stretches across southeastern Idaho, from the Montana, Utah, and Wyoming borders.
Environmental groups have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against a pro-nuclear energy campaign in Utah. This legal action follows a long-term state initiative launched in 2024 to double power production through programs like Operation Gigawatt.
Ted Capener, whose work as an executive at the University of Utah helped shape the U.'s public image, has died at 94. He also conducted hundreds of interviews for shows on PBS Utah.
As head of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, Hilton led efforts to make three Olympic venues accessible for Utahns and viable for another Winter Olympics. Hilton died Aug. 21, 2026, at age 58.
When Latter-day Saints leave their church, do they find another spiritual home? Maybe, but it's usually not in an organized religion, studies show. Most also don't plan to return to the LDS Church.
