Governor Herbert announces mask requirement for teachers and students at Utah schools this fall

Teachers, students and faculty will be required to wear face masks at school to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Read More »

Alumni help honor Warriors softballers

In a cancelled season the Warriors were able to come together one last time to play a game and honor their seniors. Read More »

Award-winning teacher motivates AP Spanish students to humanity-inspired climbs

Spanish teacher receives 2020 Granite School District Teacher of the Year Award, changes the lives of many students. Read More »

City council averts tax increase and employee furloughs while passing new budget

Taylorsville homeowners yet again narrowly dodged a property tax increase, despite reduced sales tax revenues, as the city council approved its 2020–21 budget. Read More »

Taylorsville bakery pitches in during the pandemic, two bread loaves at a time

From its three locations—the oldest of which is in Taylorsville—Schmidt’s Pastry Cottage is helping people get through these challenging times by giving them one loaf of bread and asking them to “pay forward” a second loaf to someone else in need. Read More »

Lifesaving medication now becomes affordable, accessible

Access to affordable insulin is now law in Utah, as H.B. 207 will take effect June 1. Read More »

Dog and cat adoptions all the rage at the WVC-Taylorsville Animal Shelter

Dogs and cats are proving to be welcome family additions during quarantine, as evidenced by empty pet enclosures at the West Valley City-Taylorsville Animal Services Shelter. Read More »

Taylorsville medical care business stays afloat thanks to Paycheck Protection Program

Aspire Home Health & Hospice of Taylorsville received a nearly $600,000 Paycheck Protection Program loan, thanks in large part to a tenacious pair of bankers. Read More »

How will COVID-19 impact the future of K-12 education?

Even with a projected student lower retention of learning while schools have transitioned to online learning, many educators can see a silver lining in how COVID-19 is impacting education. Read More »

Taylorsville state representative honored by nurse practitioners

Taylorsville State House Rep. Jim Dunnigan was recently honored by the Utah Nurse Practitioners Association and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners for his state legislative work on their behalf. Read More »