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A nearly 140-year-old Utah nonprofit now owns and operates a familiar Taylorsville preschool

Our state’s oldest non-denominational child welfare and family support agency – the Children’s Service Society of Utah – now owns and operates a familiar Taylorsville preschool. Renamed the Building Blocks Childcare Center (5218 S. Redwood Road), the site now serves parents at a reduced cost, thanks to grant funding from United Way of Salt Lake.

Taylorsville High brightens up the sidewalk with chalk art contest

School is starting, skies have been cloudy, and summer is coming to an end. So those students returning to Taylorsville High have something bright and cheery on the sidewalks.

Senior Sunrise a success

Class of 2023 starts off the school year with a bright and early tradition

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Get off the couch and try out for the Stars

Over 100 potential players showed up for the opportunity to tryout for the Salt Lake City Stars three years ago Read More »

Kearns has a rough start to the football season

The 2022 season for the Kearns Cougars has not been atypical for this team. They have struggled early on but hope to rebound to close out the year. Read More »

Taylorsville Recreation Center needs YOU – and your family, to visit more often

Taylorsville Recreation Center opened its doors 20 years ago. But now its operators – the Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation Department – are making an all-out effort to draw more people back to the spacious, multipurpose facility. Read More »

Fourteen new sculptures will call Centennial Plaza home for the next year

Taylorsville City closed out its inaugural season of “Starry Nights @ the Plaza” by offering residents a fifth and final free movie. Ahead of the film, the city unveiled 14 new sculptures throughout Centennial Plaza, launching the second year of its “Plaza +ART” program. Read More »

Centenarian recounts small town life, simpler times

Advice from a centenarian: “Just don’t sit in a chair 24-7. Keep your mind occupied. Do your own housework or yardwork if you can. Keep yourself busy.” Read More »

Harper elected National Conference of State Legislatures vice president

Veteran Utah lawmaker – and Taylorsville City Economic & Community Development Director – Wayne Harper has been elected to a prestigious national leadership position. Read More »

Citizen advisory board begins reviewing TVPD use-of-force and vehicle pursuit cases

The five members of the new Taylorsville Citizen Advisory Board have completed their training – through the city’s police department on use-of-force policies – and have now begun reviewing case files. Read More »

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Incorporating culture into language classes during Hispanic Heritage Month

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