Community contributes to ease students’ weekend hunger pangs at Midvale Elementary

“There’s a lady who puts a jar on their desk at work. As people made donations, she saved it until the grocery store held its case lot sale. Then she pulled out the change and bought cases of food which she brought here to Midvale Elementary, right before we went on break to make sure kids didn’t go hungry.” Read More »

Students evacuated to nearby church as gas leak fills Hillcrest High

First time in Hillcrest principal’s history, Greg Leavitt led students Dec. 4 to safety at nearby church with evacuation of school building because of a gas leak. Read More »

Sugar Factory Playhouse to perform classic production of ‘Miracle on 34th Street’

Without a permanent stage to call home, Sugar Factory Playhouse will bring “Miracle on 34th Street” to the Midvale Performing Arts Center. Read More »

New makerspace creates welcoming school culture at Midvale Middle

“We allow kids a chance to tinker, think critically and create. It’s awesome to see kids not only go to class together, but to build and program robots together.” Read More »

Moms embrace Copperview Elementary parenting program

Copperview Elementary administration listened to its school community council and continued offering the fairly new Moms Matter program, designed to support mothers find success with their children, a complementary program to All Pro Dads. Read More »

New, simplified Midvale recycling guidelines aim to lessen contamination

Only plastic bottles with necks, metal/aluminum cans and corrugated cardboard can be placed in curbside bins. Read More »

Partnership brings 700 brand-new coats to children in need

700 children from Midvale Elementary left the event with a free coat, book and snack. Read More »

Utahns of all cultures get in on the Day of the Dead spirit

Salt Lake County’s two Dia de los Muertos events, held at Hunter and Tyler libraries, were just two of the many celebrations held for the holiday across the Salt Lake Valley this year. Read More »

Winter skies hold less pollution than 10 years ago

The little things, like turning down the thermosat and replacing old appliances, can help lessen pollution. Read More »

Where’s the bear? Whimsical wooden sculptures abound in Midvale

Former Midvale City Council member uses a chainsaw to carve tree stumps. Read More »