Traditional schools may resume ‘normal’ look, online learning options will continue

Understanding that health and safety COVID-19 protocols and guidelines may yet change, “as of right now, things will be closer to normal than not,” Murray School District spokesman Doug Perry said. Murray, Canyons and Jordan school districts will offer in-person and online learning. Read More »

School district leaders hope summer sessions slowed academic relapse

Local summer school sessions were offered to area students to help stop the summer slide, boost learning after COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »

Essential school bus drivers, nutrition, custodian staff needed for upcoming school year

Need remains for essential school personnel—positions open in several districts across the Salt Lake Valley. Read More »

What is the Mosquito Abatement District?

And what do they do? Read More »

Government 101: the budget process

Each year, a city creates a budget to manage its income to operate the city, from the fire department to the mayor’s office. Read More »

Living the dream: Riverton alum Cody Nixon continues basketball career in Oregon

Cody Nixon was one of Riverton High School’s leading scorers last season. He has signed to play basketball at Southwestern Oregon Community College with dreams of going further. Read More »

Guinness World Record broken in Murray

Murray man makes it into the Guinness Book of World Records with his “Farthest Marshmallow Propelled and Caught in the Mouth” attempt. Read More »

Welby sixth grader wins state Reflections, gears up for next year’s competition

“Sometimes, it’s hard to feel like we are accepted for who we are. But there is no one who doesn’t matter,” wrote a sixth grader about her state Reflections award-winning sculpture. Read More »

Graduation rates up, failing grades down due to targeted credit recovery program

Principal Dixie Garrison earned a lifetime achievement award halfway through her career for her innovative programs that help students succeed. Read More »