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View MoreMillcreek council previews Phase II park, wellbeing data
The Millcreek City Council meets Monday evening with a work session tour of Millcreek Common Phase II and a presentation of the 2026 Wellbeing Survey, followed by public safety briefings.
Local Government
View MoreCounty jail overhaul triples mental health beds, closes Oxbow
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson's proposed $660 million jail modernization would close Oxbow Jail, add 804 beds at Metro Jail and nearly triple mental health capacity, funded by a property tax increase of about $70 a year for the average homeowner, with a public hearing set for Dec. 8.
Local Government
View MoreMillcreek property taxes would rise $70 under county jail plan
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson's proposed 2027 budget includes a $660 million jail modernization funded by a property tax increase of about $70 per year for the average homeowner, with direct implications for Millcreek's contracted police services.
Local Government
View MoreMillcreek resident challenges Amendment B's 60% tax threshold
Millcreek small-business owner Andrei Tarassov argues Amendment B creates a double standard by requiring 60% voter approval for citizen-initiated tax measures while the Legislature needs only a simple majority for its own tax decisions.
Local Government
View MoreUtah board votes 8-7 to seek end of dual misconduct reviews
The Utah State Board of Education voted 8-7 to ask lawmakers to end the requirement that teacher misconduct complaints be investigated by both local districts and the state's UPPAC panel, a change that would affect how Granite School District handles allegations.
Local Government
View MoreNew Utah license plate sends $30 a year toward school lunch debt
A new "Feed Utah Kids" license plate channels $30 per year to the Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation, which has cleared debt at more than 80 schools statewide. Granite School District, where lunch debt exceeded $940,000 as of May, stands to benefit.
Education
Education
Truman Elementary secretary earns Granite District GEM award
Granite School District named Bonnie Seastrand, principal's secretary at Truman Elementary in West Valley City, as its November GEM employee for her work with students, families and new staff.
Education
Stansbury Elementary team earns Granite District teaching honor
Granite School District recognized the third-grade team at Stansbury Elementary for improving reading and math scores through collaborative teaching, part of a new district-wide PLC Spotlight program launched this school year.
Education
Anna Reeves seeks District 33 House seat in Nov. 3 election
Republican Anna Reeves faces Democrat Doug Owens for Utah House District 33 in the Nov. 3 general election.
Education
Granite mentor says funding cuts risk student mentorship program
A Granite School District Check & Connect mentor warns in a Deseret News op-ed that HB2 funding cuts to gang prevention and special education threaten the mentorship program serving chronically absent students at Millcreek-area junior highs.
Education
Utah ACT scores reach 20.1 but math gaps persist
Utah's class of 2026 posted the state's highest ACT composite since before the pandemic, ranking first among high-participation states, but only 34% of test-takers met the math benchmark.
Education
Granite district surveys families on possible school closures
Granite School District launched a community survey asking families to share priorities before any school closure or boundary change proposals are drafted, with a public meeting set for Nov. 19 at Taylorsville High School.
Public Safety
Public Safety
View MoreRockslide closes I-215 ramps near Parleys Canyon
A small rockslide closed ramps at the I-215/I-80 interchange near Parleys Canyon on Sunday evening, damaging at least one vehicle while crews worked to clear debris.
Public Safety
View MoreMillcreek expects heavy rain Sunday after dry Halloween evening
Heavy rain and potential minor urban flooding are expected along the Wasatch Front starting Sunday as an atmospheric river hits Utah. Millcreek trick-or-treaters should see mostly dry conditions Saturday evening before the storm intensifies.
Public Safety
View MoreAlpine Loop closes Monday for winter season
UDOT will shut down the Alpine Loop (SR-92) at 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, cutting off the mountain route between American Fork Canyon and Provo Canyon until spring.
Public Safety
View MoreHalloween storm threatens Millcreek with rain, flooding risk
Two storm systems are forecast to bring rain and elevated flooding risk to Millcreek over Halloween weekend, with scattered showers possible during Saturday trick-or-treating and heavier precipitation arriving late Saturday night into Monday.
Public Safety
View MoreI-215 crash near Millcreek sends teen to hospital
A vehicle struck an arrow board sign on northbound I-215 East near 3900 South early Tuesday, Oct. 27, sending a 16-year-old to Primary Children's Hospital in serious condition and temporarily closing lanes near an active Millcreek construction zone.
Public Safety
View MoreUtah lawmakers weigh plate reader limits affecting Millcreek
Privacy advocates pitched proposals to a Utah legislative committee that would require warrants to search license plate reader data and mandate deletion within 24 hours to one week, changes that could reshape how the Unified Police Department and other agencies use the surveillance cameras in Millcreek and across the state.
Community
Community
Save Our Canyons wraps 2026 stewardship season in Millcreek
Two volunteers and Save Our Canyons closed out the 2026 Wasatch Stewardship Program with a fall garbage cleanup at Thayne's Canyon Trailhead in Millcreek Canyon on Tuesday, Oct. 27, collecting three bags of trash and finding the day-use sites in great shape heading into winter.
Community
Millcreek seniors get mental well-being program in December
Salt Lake County is offering a three-session mental well-being program for older adults, with a December run at the Millcreek Community Center and a November session whose location residents should confirm.
Community
Utah offers $10 Lyft credits for safe Halloween rides
AAA Utah and the Utah Department of Public Safety are offering $10 Lyft credits through Sunday, Nov. 1, at participating bars and restaurants statewide, alongside stepped-up DUI enforcement over the Halloween weekend.
Community
Arthritis Foundation exercise classes run through December in Millcreek
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program at the Millcreek Community Center runs through Dec. 17, offering low-impact classes for strength, flexibility and balance.
Business
Business
View MoreUtah joins FTC lawsuit alleging Dollar General overcharged shoppers
Utah is one of 20 states suing Dollar General alongside the FTC, alleging the discount chain charged customers more at the register than shelf prices. The company disputes the claims and says it will fight the lawsuit.
Business
View MoreLucky Dog Mobile Groomers launches in Millcreek area
A national mobile dog grooming brand has opened a Salt Lake City operation that lists Millcreek among its service areas, offering driveway grooming appointments from climate-controlled vans.
Business
View MoreRitual Hot Yoga brings infrared classes to Highland Drive
Emily Lam left a decade in corporate tech sales to open Ritual Hot Yoga at 3640 South Highland Drive in February 2025, bringing infrared-heated, music-driven yoga classes to the Millcreek area.
Business
View MoreFive Millcreek shops offer local alternatives for holiday gifts
A new holiday guide from Millcreek City Lifestyle spotlights five independent shops along the 3300 South corridor and nearby streets where residents can find gifts ranging from Parisian-inspired jewelry to consigned ski gear.
Sports
Sports
Skyline volleyball falls to Woods Cross in 5A title match
The No. 3 Skyline Eagles lost in straight sets to repeat champion Woods Cross in the 5A state volleyball final on Wednesday at the UCCU Center in Orem, ending a tournament run that included wins over Viewmont, Payson and Pleasant Grove.
Sports
Skyline hosts Pine View in tight 4A playoff opener Friday
The Skyline Eagles host the Pine View Panthers in a Class 4A first-round playoff game Friday, Oct. 30, at 4 p.m., with computer ratings projecting one of the tightest matchups in the bracket.
Sports
Skyline volleyball earns No. 3 seed in 5A state tournament
The Skyline Eagles girls volleyball team earned the No. 3 seed in the UHSAA 5A state tournament and will face No. 14 Viewmont at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Utah Valley University.
Sports
Skyline football earns No. 6 seed, hosts Pine View Oct. 30
Skyline earned the No. 6 seed in the UHSAA Class 4A state football tournament and will host No. 11 Pine View at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in the first round.
Weldon Genies
Editor
Weldon Genies is a Washington D.C. native, who recently graduated from Northwestern University in June 2026 with a bachelor degree in Journalism. He has had stints with Big Ten Network, the Chicago Union, and Northwestern student-led outlets in WNUR Sports and Inside NU. He prides himself on always delivering the truth to local communities no matter what.
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