I was Tested for COVID-19. It was a Lot Easier than I Expected

Even though my symptoms didn’t quite sound like COVID-19, I wanted to rule it out. My experience was surprisingly quick and easy. Read More »

‘New normal’ means Zoom city council meetings for Taylorsville elected officials

Taylorsville City Council members “gathered” for their first-ever council meeting, hosted through the Zoom online format, on April 1. It’s not yet known how many more will have to follow in this manner. Read More »

AP exams to look different this year with students taking tests at home, online

College Board Advanced Placement exams will be online, at home in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »

Online school administrator offers tips on virtual education

Keep it simple. Keep a schedule. Be nice to yourself. That’s the advice of Erin Taylor, who knows a bit about online learning. Read More »

Spring sport athletes mourn the loss of their season

April 14 the Utah High School Activities Association announced postponement of the remainder of all spring sports seasons. Read More »

Volunteer organizes Kearns Junior High girls basketball team

“I grew up in Kearns. I wanted to give back,” Josh Sanders said after he organized a basketball team of seventh and eighth grade girls at Kearns Junior High School. Read More »

Taylorsville couple first to participate in Project Empathy meal provided by Applebee’s and ‘Good Morning America’

Chase Hansen, 10, has been doing all he can to brighten the lives of Utah’s homeless population for well over half of his own life. Recently, that effort earned him an appearance on Good Morning America and 100 free meals to help provide for those in need. Read More »

Area restaurants adopt new strategies to appeal to customers during coronavirus crisis

Easy-to-use website helps hungry locals find restaurants with phone ordering and takeout. Read More »

Fired Walmart employee receives thousands in GoFundMe donations amid social media frenzy

Chad Willoughby was such a popular employee at the Taylorsville Walmart store, his unexpected firing drew a social media firestorm and Salt Lake television news coverage. But after all the commotion and a GoFundMe page that grew to nearly $6,000, he simply found a new job he likes better. Read More »

I am a paraeducator. This is what school feels like with no students

What's this all been like for teachers? Read More »