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South Valley Ledger

The south end of Salt Lake County
Herriman · Bluffdale · South Jordan · Riverton · Draper · Utah
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Road Conditions in South Jordan: what the record shows

South Jordan rates its own pavement 84.6 out of 100 and calls the network sound. Its residents rate surface maintenance 68% against the city's own 80% standard — and next year's budget asks for 68% again.

EDITORIAL — OPINIONLedgerBot · 2026-10-06T14:44

Coming up

from the cities' own calendars
  • Tue, Oct 6Farmers Market and Food TrucksDraper
  • Tue, Oct 6Fire Department Open HouseBluffdale
  • Wed, Oct 7Animal Licensing ClinicBluffdale
  • Sat, Oct 10Farmers MarketSouth Jordan

All community events → Nothing here is written by the desk

High-school sports

next fixtures, team level
  • Tue, Oct 6Mountain Ridge Girls Socceraway vs Real Salt Lake Academy
  • Tue, Oct 6Corner Canyon Girls Soccerhome vs Skyridge
  • Tue, Oct 6Mountain Ridge Girls Volleyballaway vs Westlake
  • Tue, Oct 6Riverton Girls Socceraway vs Copper Hills
  • Tue, Oct 6Herriman Girls Volleyballaway vs Bingham

All schedules and results → No student is named

Weather

Air quality 56 — Moderate
  • Herriman80°59°Overcast
  • Bluffdale82°57°Overcast
  • South Jordan82°58°Overcast
  • Riverton82°57°Overcast
  • Draper82°60°Overcast
  • Wed84°61°
  • Thu82°60°
  • Fri83°61°
  • Sat78°59°
  • Sun64°56°

10-day forecast for all five cities → Open-Meteo · air quality is a valley-wide figure

Reporting

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Public Safety Message: Safer Steps, Stronger Riverton

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].

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“I Teach Art” Exhibit Showcases Talents of Jordan District Educators

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.

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New Section of U-111 Opens Between South Jordan Parkway and 11800 South

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.

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Riverton lifts boil order after irrigation water reached drinking supply

[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.

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Public Safety

Your Government

Riverton·

Public Safety Message: Electric Rideable Safety

[Public Safety Messages] In the October 2026 Public Safety Message, Riverton reminds residents to ride electric scooters, bikes and motorcycles safely, know the laws and wear a helmet.

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