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Last Updated: Apr 15, 2026 02:50PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Rally for Ukraine marks four painful years since war started

Apr 15, 2026 02:50PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

People assembled at the Utah Capitol Feb. 28 to mark four years of war and hear stories of suffering and hope in the fight for democracy.

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Born during the height of World War II, Behunin Tree is still going strong in Taylorsville

Apr 14, 2026 07:54PM ● By Carl Fauver

The founder of this venerable business is credited with “inventing” one of our most iconic holiday traditions: the Temple Square light display.

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Sharpen your quills: Writing conference returns to West Valley

Mar 18, 2026 08:31PM

Sponsored by the League of Utah Writers, The Pre-Quill Conference is a one-day event for writing creatives with some scholarships offered for West Valley City residents.

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Fundraiser aims to bring calming music to West Valley City Animal Shelter

Mar 18, 2026 08:25PM ● By Darrell Kirby

Sounds make for more relaxed dogs, cats

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West Valley City has highest population in Utah of pre-retirees

Mar 18, 2026 08:17PM ● By Tom Haraldsen

A new study shows that West Valley City has the largest population of residents in Utah who are about to retire—11% of those ages 55-64. But among the 317 largest cities in the nation studied by SmartAsset, that ranks only 187th.

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The Boob Bus makes mammograms accessible for all women

Mar 04, 2026 05:56PM ● By Cassie Goff

“Let’s get all the girls together to go get dinner and mammograms!” is the vibe Rena Vanzo is going for with mammogram screenings on The Boob Bus.

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Monthly memberships for physical and mental healthcare

Mar 04, 2026 05:24PM ● By Cassie Goff

Companies can subscribe to monthly memberships for healthcare for their employees instead of (or in addition to) buying into insurance costs.

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Crispy Cones opens doors in West Valley City location

Mar 04, 2026 04:32PM ● By Tom Haraldsen

These sweet treats have been a long-time favorite in Europe.

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Canyon View Credit Union partners with Maverik Center for stage naming rights

Mar 04, 2026 04:28PM ● By Tom Haraldsen

Naming rights for the Maverik Center stage have been acquired by Canyon View Credit Union, a stage that will host a number of events in the months ahead.

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Report looks at health care needs of West Valley City, northwest county

Mar 04, 2026 04:25PM ● By Darrell Kirby

Information gathered will help shape health care strategies and services for the area.

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