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What's happening in Kearns: Thursday, Oct. 8
Kearns school, library and city calendars list 6 public events for Thursday, Oct. 8, including The Stitchcraft Society and University Piano Outreach Program.
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Taylorsville vs. Kearns: 5A girls volleyball, Thursday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m.
Taylorsville and Kearns meet in 5A girls volleyball at 6 p.m.
What’s next for busy 5400 South? Kearns leaders want input
West Valley Actions Facebook Tweet Email Kearns seeks input on traffic, safety along busy 5400 South corridor Residents can review study findings and share ideas for the busy corridor at an Oct. 15 open house at the Kearns Library Prev Next By: Mya Constantino Posted KEARNS, Utah — For Mayra Zavala’s clients, getting to her salon in Kearns means dealing with traffic on 5400 South.
Hillcrest tops Kearns 3-0 in 5A girls volleyball
Hillcrest (Midvale) beat Kearns 3-0 in 5A girls volleyball on Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Ghost Hunting at Kearns Library on Friday, Oct. 9
Kearns Library lists Ghost Hunting on Friday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m. on its public calendar.
Kearns Community Committee scheduled for Oct. 6 meeting
The Kearns Community Committee is scheduled to hold a meeting on Oct. 6, 2026, at the Element Event Center. The meeting will include stakeholder reports and various items of committee business.
At Kearns Library on Thursday, Oct. 8: The Stitchcraft Society and University Piano Outreach Program
Kearns calendars list two library programs on Thursday, Oct. 8.
October 5, 2026 Kearns City Council Meeting
Mon, Oct 5 2026, 6 - 8pm Add to your calendar GoogleOutlook (ical) Back to Meetings Element Event Center 5658 Cougar Lane Kearns, UT 84118 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Kearns City Council will hold a meeting on the 5th day of…
Kearns City Council Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 5
The Kearns City Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Oct. 5, 2026, at the Element Event Center. The meeting will include discussions on municipal code revisions and various stakeholder reports.
Kearns and Hillcrest tie 1-1 in 5A girls soccer
Kearns and Hillcrest (Midvale) tied 1-1 in 5A girls soccer on Thursday, Oct. 1, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
West tops Kearns 3-0 in 5A girls volleyball
West (Salt Lake City) beat Kearns 3-0 in 5A girls volleyball on Thursday, Oct. 1, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Salt Lake County Animal Services provides leash law enforcement for Kearns
Kearns residents rely on Salt Lake County Animal Services for animal-related issues and leash law enforcement.
Kearns tops Hunter 8-0 in 5A girls soccer
Kearns beat Hunter (West Valley City) 8-0 in 5A girls soccer on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Cyprus tops Kearns 3-0 in 5A girls volleyball
Cyprus (Magna) beat Kearns 3-0 in 5A girls volleyball on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Kearns Junior High School Community Council Adopts New Rules of Order
The Kearns Junior High School Community Council adopted new rules of order and procedure on Sept. 28, 2026. The council's decision was reached via a vote of 7 approved, 0 not approved, and 2 absent.
Kearns Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Construction Standards
The Kearns Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for October 5, 2026, to consider municipal code amendments regarding construction standards in overpressure areas.
Granite School District ends employment with teacher charged with child sexual abuse
A Kearns elementary school teacher faces three first-degree felony counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child after prosecutors accused him of inappropriate touching involving three students. Eric Christoffersen, 40, was charged in 3rd District Court in Salt Lake County.
North Sanpete to Face Union in Girls Volleyball Matchup
The North Sanpete Hawks are scheduled to face the Union Cougars in a girls' varsity volleyball match on October 1, 2026. This matchup features two 3A classification teams from Region 13.
Utah Catholic schools collaborate to host Jessica Lahey for parent presentation
Several Utah Catholic schools collaborated to host author and educator Jessica Lahey for a presentation for parents. The event focused on parenting practices and the risks of teen substance abuse.
Name game: Why is BYU’s Bear Bachmeier quoting Mary Poppins?
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier spoke to local reporters for the first time in more than a month on Tuesday, addressing last Saturday’s 17-10 win over TCU and looking ahead to Friday’s Big 12 showdown with Iowa State. Cougars on the air Iowa State (3-2, 1-1) at No.
Destructive invasive species has entered Utah portion of Colorado River
State wildlife biologists found live adult zebra mussels below Westwater Recreation Area last month, which were confirmed by lab testing on Wednesday, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Zebra mussels, much like quagga mussels that have been found before in Utah, are invasive and clog pipes and infrastructure, which can potentially cause millions in damage.
BYU Basketball Fans Celebrate Marriott Madness at Marriott Center
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.
Alpine School District Uses $15 Million in Trust Lands to Support Classrooms
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.
El Salvador’s Consul General Visits Timpanogos Elementary for Hispanic Heritage Month
Timpanogos Elementary students concluded a series of Hispanic Heritage Month visits from international representatives with Fernando Pérez, Consul General of El Salvador in Utah. Speaking in Spanish, Pérez introduced students to El Salvador’s culture, traditions and national symbols, inviting them to compare what they knew about the Central American country with their own experiences. He began by asking students about their favorite foods, the weather and familiar American traditions, incl
Author Karla Arenas Valenti Brings María Mariposa to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary
“Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt lonely.” Children’s author Karla Arenas Valenti posed the question to students during recent visits to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary Schools, where she shared her picture book María Mariposa as part of Operation Literacy’s Book Drop program. The program is organized by the nonprofit Operation Literacy that brings authors to Title I schools and provides students with books of their own. Throughout the reading, Valenti occasionally spoke Spanish and paused
Management Club Opening Social Scheduled for Oct. 8 at SUU
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business has scheduled a Management Club opening social for Oct. 8, 2026.
Utah’s MUSS is finally showing up early to football games. Here’s what changed.
After years of late arrivals, MUSS leaders overhauled how students get tickets and where they sit. 3, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source If you pay attention to the usually sold-out Rice-Eccles Stadium crowd, the first few minutes of the first quarter are often filled with fans slowly filtering into the stadium.
Isaias Intensifies into Atlantic's First Hurricane Ahead of Gulf Coast Landfall
Hurricane Isaias has intensified into the Atlantic season's first hurricane, maintaining maximum sustained winds of 80 mph as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 40 counties in anticipation of the storm's possible landfall as a hurricane by Friday.
A new film makes the case that an 1844 photo shows the face of Joseph Smith
These researchers are sure a 19th-century photograph shows the face of Joseph Smith. A new film contains their proof. A documentary, which premieres Friday, makes the case that an 1844 daguerreotype shows the image of the LDS founder. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) A locket containing a daguerreotype reported to be from the 1840s.