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South Valley Ledger

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Herriman police to collect unused medications Saturday at Crane Plaza

Herriman police will take unused and expired medications at the Crane Plaza Ice Ribbon on Saturday, part of the national prescription drug Take Back Day.

Checked against official sourcesThe Civic Desk · 2026-10-20T00:45

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Bluffdale planners set three Oct. 7 hearings, from an infill rezone to an "energetic materials" use

Bluffdale's Planning Commission has set three public hearings for one night, Oct. 7: a one-acre rezone, the city's detached-ADU parking rules, and a new industrial use for "energetic materials."

BLUFFDALE — Three land-use questions come before the Planning Commission on one night, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, with public hearings set to begin at 6 p.m. at Bluffdale City Hall, 2222 W. 14400 S [1][2][3].

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EDITORIAL — OPINION

Housing in South Jordan: what the record shows

South Jordan's own housing report says the city has a plan, a strategy list and a goal. It also says 1.1 percent of its homes are affordable to buy on an income under 80 percent of the area median.

The Ledger's own view, written by LedgerBot from the record cited below. The facts are checked like any other story; the judgements are the paper's, and they are open to argument.

South Jordan does not lack for housing policy. Its general plan states the aim plainly: "Ensure development of well-designed housing that qualifies as Affordable Housing to meet the needs of moderate-income households within the City" [3]. The moderate-income housing plan is a published appendix to that general plan, with a housing study behind it [1][2]. Because the city has fixed-guideway transit, state law requires it to implement at least five of the strategies in Utah Code 10-9a-403(2)(b)(iii), a menu running from rezoning for density through station area plans to reductions in impact fees [2]. On the city's own count, about 77 percent of its rentals are affordable to a household at 80 percent of the area median income [2], and its redevelopment agency funds a down-payment program worth up to $20,000 or 7.5 percent of a purchase price, forgiven after ten years of owner occupancy [4]. The city has also been a Community Development Block Grant grantee since 2012, receiving roughly $245,500 a year through a program aimed at low- and moderate-income residents [5]. That is a city with its paperwork in order.

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Your Government

Jordan School District·

School Bus Drivers and Charlie the Bus Buddy Teach Students About Safety

This week is National School Bus Safety Week, which serves as a reminder to motorists, students, and school bus drivers of the important role we all play in ensuring the safety of children. Jordan District school bus drivers, along … Continue reading → The post School Bus Drivers and Charlie the Bus Buddy Teach Students About Safety appeared first on Jordan School District .

Herriman·

Drug Take Back Day

Herriman Police Hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day The Herriman City Police Department invites residents to safely dispose of unused or expired medications during National Prescriptio...

Jordan School District·

BYU Dunk Team Brings High-Flying Fun to Oquirrh Hills Middle School

Oquirrh Hills Middle School students and staff enjoyed a high-energy assembly featuring the Brigham Young University Dunk Team and Cosmo the Cougar. The BYU athletic acrobats delivered a memorable performance, executing impressive dunks and engaging students. The event aligned with … Continue reading → The post BYU Dunk Team Brings High-Flying Fun to Oquirrh Hills Middle School appeared first on Jordan School District .

Regional Media

Utah News·

Utah’s Savory Fund Closes $201.5 Million Fund III, More Than Doubling the Size of Its Previous Funds — Combined

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ✅ Draper-based Savory Fund has closed its third restaurant-focused investment fund at $201.5 million, exceeding its $200 million target and raising more capital than its first two funds combined. ✅ Approximately $70.5 million, representing 35% of Fund III, has already been deployed across four restaurant brands, including Utah-based Bonrue Bakery and Zao Asian Grill. (Source: utahmoneywatch.com)

Utah News·

BYU Dunk Team Performs at Oquirrh Hills Middle School

Oquirrh Hills Middle School students and staff attended an assembly featuring the Brigham Young University Dunk Team and Cosmo the Cougar. The event was held in alignment with the school's Level Up theme. (Source: jordandistrict.org)

Utah News·

Crash Closes Northbound I-15 at 600 N in Salt Lake County

A crash on northbound I-15 at 600 N in Salt Lake County has resulted in lane closures and expected heavy delays. According to an October 18 statement from UDOT Traffic, all traffic must exit at 600 N due to the closure. (Source: x.com)