A Draper eye clinic began using an AI-designed intraocular lens this week, and FOX 13 reports its surgeon is the first in the Western United States to implant one.
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Herriman opens Real Vista Drive and Juniper Crest Road to traffic on Oct. 6, completing the Mountain View Corridor connection the Panorama development agreement requires by July 2027.
HERRIMAN — Real Vista Drive and Juniper Crest Road open to traffic on Tuesday, October 6, along with a new traffic signal at the intersection with Mountain View Corridor, the city stated in a notice posted Sept. 29 [1]. The city said the connection will provide additional access between Mountain View Corridor and surrounding areas, and asked drivers to use caution as they become familiar with the new roadway, intersection and traffic signal [1]. The notice did not state a time of day for the opening [1].
The statement credits officers with professionalism and discipline, and lists protests, an officer-involved shooting and a fatal crash among the past two months' challenges.
RIVERTON — Riverton Mayor Tish Buroker and the five members of the Riverton City Council issued a joint statement thanking the Riverton Police Department, citing protests, an officer-involved shooting and a fatal crash among the events of the past two months [1].
Bluffdale Elementary's Portuguese immersion students marked Dia da Independência, the Brazilian holiday of Sept. 7, 1822.
BLUFFDALE — Students in Bluffdale Elementary's Portuguese dual language immersion program celebrated Brazilian Independence Day with song and dance, learning and performing traditional songs in Portuguese, the district said [1].
More than 5,000 district students were expected at the 9/11 Project in South Jordan before it closed Sept. 14.
SOUTH JORDAN — Students from Jordan School District toured the 9/11 Project, an immersive exhibit on the history and lessons of Sept. 11 hosted by the Major Brent Taylor Foundation at the Bastian Agricultural Center in South Jordan, the district said [1].
The Herriman High School choir's "New Beginnings" cabaret featured three ensembles, from Fleetwood Mac to festival contest music.
HERRIMAN — The Herriman High School choir hosted a cabaret night titled "New Beginnings," with three of its ensembles performing a program that ran from Fleetwood Mac to the music the groups will take into competition, the district said.
The Draper City Planning Commission approved four requests and continued one at its Sept. 24, 2026 meeting, according to the city's posted meeting recap [1].
The request would change the parcel's zoning from single-family residential to business and manufacturing park, with a matching land use change.
DRAPER — A single-family residential property at 267 W. 11915 S. would be rezoned for business and manufacturing park uses under an application the Planning Commission will hear next month.
The applicant is seeking a conditional use permit to run a home office installing home and business technology systems on Redberry Road.
DRAPER — A technology installation business is asking Draper for permission to run a home office out of a Redberry Road residence, a request that goes before the Planning Commission next month.
A zoning text amendment would rewrite signage standards across the KMAC-CSD; the council hearing is Oct. 6.
DRAPER — Signage standards inside the Karl Malone Auto Center Commercial Special District would be amended under a zoning text amendment request headed to the City Council, according to a public hearing notice [1].
The commercial center at 12896 S. Pony Express Rd. is seeking a parking reduction; the Planning Commission hears it Oct. 8.
DRAPER — A commercial business center on Pony Express Road is seeking a parking reduction, and the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the request, the city's notice states [1].
Herriman High School’s Trevin Lounsbury paced the field at Sugar House Park and won the UHSAA 6A State Cross Country Championship. Lounsbury finished first in the three-mile run in the boys’ division in 15:08 and helped Herriman secure a fourth-place … Continue reading → The post Jordan District Runners Place Well at State Cross Country Meet appeared first on Jordan School District .
Seasonal Water Source Transition Now in Effect Herriman City has completed its seasonal water source transition and is now relying on water supplied by the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District ...
The Board of Education of Jordan School District announces a midterm vacancy in Voting District 5. Voting District 5 geographically covers some areas within the cities of Copperton, Herriman, South Jordan, and West Jordan. The Board of Education will meet … Continue reading → The post Announcement of Jordan School District Board of Education Member Vacancy Voting District 5 appeared first on Jordan School District .
A new artificial lens designed with the help of artificial intelligence is being used in Utah, offering some ophthalmology patients a new option for vision correction. At Hoopes Vision in Draper, Dr. Benjamin Buckner began using Rayner’s Galaxy lens on Tuesday. (Source: Fox 13)
Trevin Lounsbury of Herriman High School won the UHSAA 6A State Cross Country Championship at Sugar House Park. According to an October 27 report, Lounsbury's performance helped Herriman secure a fourth-place team finish in the boys' division. (Source: jordandistrict.org)
Mountain Ridge (Herriman) beat Copper Hills (West Jordan) 3-0 in 6A girls volleyball on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard. (Source: uhsaa.org)
Landon James Dutson, a 16-year-old mountain biker and student at Mountain Ridge High School, died on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, following a tree-cutting accident in Arkansas. A memorial service for the Herriman resident is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. (Source: results.bikereg.com)
The South Jordan City Council may attend the Utah League of Cities and Towns 2026 Annual Convention in Salt Lake City. According to a October 26 notice, no motions or actions will be taken by council members during the event. (Source: utah.gov)
The South Jordan Mayor and City Council members may attend the South Valley Chamber Titan Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. According to an Oct. 26 notice, no motions or actions will be taken by the council members during the event. (Source: utah.gov)
Updated - Oct. Carter Williams KSL A Utah Transit Authority bus travels east on 3500 South at Redwood Road in West Valley City on June 26, 2023. Leaders of the Crossroads Urban Center sent UTA leaders a letter last week urging the agency to pause its proposed fare increase until it increases outreach over discounted passes. (Source: KSL)
HERRIMAN, Utah (ABC4) — Multiple crews responded to a house fire in Herriman on Monday evening. According to Unified Fire, the fire was located near 6300 W 11800 South in Herriman. Neighbors called in the fire at approximately 6:10 pm. When crews entered the residence, heavy smoke and flames were seen on the main level. (Source: ABC4)