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  Education

  U.S. Education Secretary McMahon visits West Valley City charter school

  About 1,200 students at American Preparatory Academy recited a patriotism pledge as McMahon promoted patriotic education.

  Published October 21, 2026 · From Deseret News

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  Crime & safety

  Two pedestrians critically injured on Redwood Road

  Police say the truck driver remained at the scene of the early Tuesday crash in West Valley City.

  Published October 20, 2026 · From KSL.com

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  Politics

  Salt Lake County voters to decide $128 million parks and recreation bond

  County officials say the bond would replace an expiring 2016 bond on property tax bills.

  Published October 17, 2026 · From FOX 13 News Utah

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  Community

  Family to sell 18,000 comics Saturday to honor West Valley City man

  Greg Jonas died while scuba diving at Bear Lake in June, and proceeds will support his family.

  Published October 16, 2026 · From FOX 13 News Utah

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  UTA fares waived systemwide through Sunday as agency upgrades payment system

  The free rides run from Friday through Sunday while the Utah Transit Authority completes upgrades to its Farepay system.

  Published October 16, 2026 · From The Salt Lake Tribune

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  Business

  Fire damages storage area behind West Valley City auto business

  Firefighters kept the flames from spreading into the dealership, and no injuries were reported.

  Published October 15, 2026 · From KUTV 2News (CBS)

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  Tech · Feature

  Utah and artificial intelligence, explained

  Utah was early to write AI rules, and now the fight has moved to large data centers in rural counties, where opposition has already cost officials their seats.

  Published October 14, 2026