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.
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].
Read moreThe 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].
Read moreRiverton 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].
Read moreFire 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].
Read moreThe "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.
Read moreNew 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.
Read more[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.
Read moreA 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].
Read moreRiverton 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.
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.
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].
Read moreBluffdale'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].
Read moreHerriman 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)
Riverton Library lists Tea & Tarot on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. on its public calendar. (Source: utah.news)
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)