top stories

Children will soon have a safer route to walk to Granger Elementary with sidewalks under construction along 2200 West.
The bids have been gathered and the contract has been awarded to get the 2200 West Improvement Project from 3500 South to 3800 South moving. It may not be a lengthy project but currently there i...
The Granger Crossings Business Improvement District, from 3500 South from the I-215 overpass to Redwood Road, is filled with ethnic restaurants and businesses. For five years, these business owners...
The advertising world generates millions of dollars in its efforts to lure in the consumer. Not every business owner’s bottom line can afford this luxury and storefront banners and signage have ...
More News
Art program a success at Utah Cultural Celebration CenterThe Utah Cultural Celebration Center is beginning its second year of ARTrageous programs designed for school groups. “It’s one of our most successful programs here at the cultural center and it’s...
full story
BASH concert set Sept. 27 at USANA
KXRK /X96 presents the 14th Annual X96 Maverik Big Ass Show on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the USANA Amphitheater, 5150 South 6055 West, West Valley City, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Scheduled to play ...
full story
KXRK /X96 presents the 14th Annual X96 Maverik Big Ass Show on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the USANA Amphitheater, 5150 South 6055 West, West Valley City, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Scheduled to play ...
full story
Libraries
Hunter Library 4740 West 4100 South 944-7593 Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Familias/Families. Hora de cuentos bilingües / family bil...
full story
Hunter Library 4740 West 4100 South 944-7593 Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Familias/Families. Hora de cuentos bilingües / family bil...
full story
Life and Laughter -- Name That Tune
I don’t remember the clause in my parenting contract stating I relinquished all access and privileges to the car radio when my children reached the age of 12. Of course, I don’t recall signing aw...
full story
I don’t remember the clause in my parenting contract stating I relinquished all access and privileges to the car radio when my children reached the age of 12. Of course, I don’t recall signing aw...
full story
3500 South project update -- Bangerter Highway to 2700 West
The Utah Department of Transportation is hiring a construction contractor to begin work on the 3500 South widening project between Bangerter Highway and 2700 West. Construction is expected to beg...
full story
The Utah Department of Transportation is hiring a construction contractor to begin work on the 3500 South widening project between Bangerter Highway and 2700 West. Construction is expected to beg...
full story
There was a huge event in West Valley when Lou Ferrigno came to the Far West Comics store on 3971 South Redwood Road to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the store’s opening. Store owner Em...
full story
WVC manager honored among his military battalion
Soldiers from the 405 Civil Affairs Battalion gathered Sept. 6 at the Jose Valdez Reserve Center in Pleasant Grove to be recognized for the unit’s meritorious yearlong service in Afghanistan, whi...
full story
Soldiers from the 405 Civil Affairs Battalion gathered Sept. 6 at the Jose Valdez Reserve Center in Pleasant Grove to be recognized for the unit’s meritorious yearlong service in Afghanistan, whi...
full story
Proud members of West Valley’s newest Lions Club were sworn in and received their membership pins in a ceremony to kick start the West Valley Branch Lions Club, which will be united with the Hunte...
full story
“Ike” was in the Whitehouse, rock ‘n’ roll was the rage, a postage stamp cost 3 cents and West Valley City was called Granger when the Granger Stake was formed on June 8, 1958. A jubilee celebrat...
full story
On Nov. 6, for the first time in Utah, Christians United for Israel will host “A Night to Honor Israel.” “This event is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the residents of West Valley City,” sai...
full story
Native American Festival bids farewell to WVC
For the last decade, the community has participated and been cultured in the ancient customs of Native Americans in a pow wow held at Granger Park each August. This year’s theme was “Thank you,” ...
full story
WVC residents get fit while exploring city trailsMany residents may not be aware West Valley City has miles of walking trails just waiting to be enjoyed. In April, in efforts to promote health and fitness, the West Valley City Parks and Recreat...
full story
County park to be built near Diamond Summit subdivisionAs the west bench has grown with more and more residential developments so has the need for parks. A Salt Lake County property just shy of 15 acres, within West Valley City and unincorporated Sal...
full story
New UTOPIA director brings hope to City CouncilmembersThe Utah Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Agency, one of the world’s most comprehensive telecommunications projects, has been in the trenches along with its fiber infrastructure and has been...
full story
WVC Housing Authority’s money hungry homes put on the market
Older homes often require a lot of TLC and with HUD ’s stringent maintenance standards the West Valley City Housing Authority’s “to-do” list is that much greater. The high cost of maintenance ...
full story
Older homes often require a lot of TLC and with HUD ’s stringent maintenance standards the West Valley City Housing Authority’s “to-do” list is that much greater. The high cost of maintenance ...
full story
A message of peace ripples from WVCIn wartime, what are the possibilities of creating peace? This is just one of the many questions posed at Honor Peace Day held Aug. 20 at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. West Valley City jo...
full story
ChamberWest CornerHARD HAT CLUB The rebuilding of 3500 South in West Valley City is ready to begin. The chamber wants to make sure the businesses along the corridor are still accessible during the much needed co...
full story
Monument erected to honor former Senator Ed MayneThe positive impact former Senator Ed Mayne left on the community he served is as far reaching as the Samoan Islands. A special monument in his honor was presented by the Polynesian Youth Group a...
full story
Residents spared on paying levy but will see a tax increaseIt was almost a split decision after a 4-3 vote ultimately spared West Valley City residents from paying the judgment levy but increased the city’s property tax portion by 5 percent. This spring,...
full story
First bloodhound to join the K-9 unitThe West Valley Police Department welcomed its newest member and despite his furriness, he’s a welcomed addition. “Copper” is actually a bloodhound and the very first of this breed to enter the K...
full story





