Riverton is taking proposals from contractors to run the 2027 Town Days rodeo — three nights in late June — with submissions due Oct. 28 and scored mostly on fee and experience.
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Staff will return with cost estimates for the northeastern Herriman pedestrian connection; a recreation bond and field rental rules also came up.
HERRIMAN — The Herriman City Council directed staff to prepare options and cost estimates for improving a gate and closing a pedestrian connection between the Extra Space Storage property and the adjacent neighborhood in northeastern Herriman, after residents raised safety concerns [1].
Riverton's police chief asks residents to save the VECC non-emergency line, 801-840-4000, and to call 911 only for emergencies.
RIVERTON — Residents seeking help with a non-emergency matter should call the VECC dispatch line at 801-840-4000 rather than using other channels to reach the Riverton Police Department, Chief Shane Taylor said in a public safety message [1].
The Riverton councilmember takes a one-year term developing programs for local officials from small cities; Mayor Tish Buroker praised the appointment.
RIVERTON — Riverton City Councilmember Andy Pierucci has been appointed to the National League of Cities' 2026 Small Cities Council, the city announced on Jan. 27, 2026 [1].
Riverton spreads secondary water costs across 12 months and is studying rates ahead of a state-required switch to usage-based billing by 2030.
RIVERTON — Riverton residents pay for secondary water in all 12 months of the year even though the irrigation system is typically only available from April through October, and the city says the even billing is deliberate. In a March 1 notice ahead of irrigation season, the city said it divides the total yearly cost of the system into equal monthly payments so billing is more predictable, avoiding large seasonal bills [1].
Fire Chief Wade Watkins lists grab bars, better lighting and balance exercise as steps to cut falls among older Riverton residents.
RIVERTON — One in four adults aged 65 and older falls each year, and Riverton Fire Chief Wade Watkins used his March 1 public safety message to list the steps residents can take to lower that risk [1].
The "I Teach Art" show at Riverton's Old Dome Meeting Hall runs through Oct. 21, with educator pieces celebrating America 250.
RIVERTON — Artwork by Jordan School District teachers is on display at Riverton City's "I Teach Art" exhibit, which the district said is a patriotic edition this year, with pieces celebrating America 250.
New Section of U-111 Open to Traffic A new section of U-111 is now open to drivers as work continues on UDOT’s project in South Jordan and Herriman. Traffic previously using the old Bacchus Highway...
A new section of U-111 opened to traffic as work continues on the Utah Department of Transportation's project in South Jordan and Herriman.
[City News] We are issuing a Boil Water Order effectively immediately from 3200 W to the east border of Riverton.
RIVERTON — Riverton City has lifted a boil water order that covered the area from 3200 West to the city's eastern border, after testing found no bacteria in the drinking water supply.
A rollover crash on Mountain View Corridor blocked the left northbound lane near 13400 South in Riverton for part of Saturday morning, FOX 13 News reported, citing UDOT's traffic account.
RIVERTON — A rollover crash on Mountain View Corridor blocked the left northbound lane near 13400 South for part of Saturday morning, FOX 13 News reported, citing the Utah Department of Transportation's traffic account [1].
Riverton sells itself on a zero city property tax and fees that cover only what a service costs. The 2026-27 record shows what happens when a price has been held below cost for years.
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Riverton's finance page states the city's position plainly: Riverton says it is "dedicated to keeping fees and taxes low," lists its own property tax rate for 2026 at 0.000000%, and says fees are imposed only to pay the actual cost of the service or facility they cover [1]. The substance is checkable, and it holds at the tax line: the city rate is published at zero, and the sales tax a Riverton storefront collects is 7.25%, a state rate the city does not set [1].
Salt Lake County Recreation Bond on November Ballot Salt Lake County voters will consider a proposed $128 million Recreation General Obligation Bond during the November 3, 2026, General Election. I...
Riverton school, library and city calendars list 5 public events for Wednesday, Oct. 21, including Patriotic Art Exhibit Closes and Read to a Dog. (Source: utah.news)
Draper officials have requested that residents in Suncrest and Utah County neighborhoods conserve water through Friday, Oct. 23, while crews perform work on a water system line. The city noted that while service is expected to continue normally, outages are possible if water usage remains high during the project. (Source: southvalleyledger.com)
Posted - Oct. Staff A glass overflows as it is filled with tap water on May 6, 2025. Draper officials are asking some of the residents that live along Traverse Ridge Road to conserve, where possible, this week. (Source: KSL)
Riverton City is seeking proposals for a rodeo contractor to manage the Riverton Town Days Rodeo scheduled for June 24-26, 2027. The procurement process involves evaluating candidates based on fee, experience, and proposed approach. (Source: rivertonutah.gov)
Murray beat Juan Diego Catholic (Draper) 3-0 in 4A girls volleyball on Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard. (Source: uhsaa.org)
A couple is shaken after a bullet struck their bedroom window, narrowly missing them as they folded laundry inside their home. 22-caliber SOUTH JORDAN, Utah (KUTV) — A couple is shaken after a bullet struck their bedroom window, narrowly missing them as they folded laundry inside their home. (Source: KJZZ)
The Lehi High School football team concluded its regular season with a 34-7 loss to Corner Canyon on Oct. 14. Following the defeat, the Pioneers enter the playoffs with a 5-5 record and a No. 10 ranking in the final 6A RPI. (Source: lehifreepress.com)