Protest for police reform in Cottonwood Heights

Mixed messages from protestors and counter-protestors in Cottonwood Heights. Read More »

Brighton teacher introduces plants to help clean air during construction

Brighton staff and faculty created pots which they plan to plant air-cleansing snake plants to help improve the air quality as the school construction continues. Read More »

Briscoe remembered as a humble, confident communicator and leader of Canyons School District

Superintendent Jim Briscoe to retire June 30; colleagues say he will be remembered bringing together Canyons School District after its start. Read More »

Multi-sport athletes remember highs and lows of Brighton careers

From highs to lows, these multi-sport stars reflect on everything from a canceled senior season to how playing two sports made them better. Read More »

Tentative city budget makes adjustments for COVID-19

The Cottonwood Heights 2020-2021 tentative budget has adapted to the possibility of major reductions due to COVID-19. It is available online for residents to view. Read More »

How will COVID-19 impact the future of K-12 education?

Even with a projected student lower retention of learning while schools have transitioned to online learning, many educators can see a silver lining in how COVID-19 is impacting education. Read More »

Volunteers bringing Cottonwood Heights history to life

Through historical walking tours, a book and oral histories, the Historic Committee hopes to give locals a sense of place. Read More »

Can't hug your friends? Hug a tree

The Icelandic Forestry Service encourages people to embrace trees rather than people during the pandemic. A tree at Flat Iron Mesa Park in Sandy gives local teens and others struggling with social distancing the perfect opportunity. Read More »

New Canyons superintendent ready to face post-coronavirus education challenges

Traditionally, Canyons Board of Education meetings have been packed in anticipation of the announcement of a new superintendent, but this year, it was eerily empty as coronavirus kept educators tuned in from afar. Read More »

State and city emergency managers cite key lessons from March earthquake

Officials emphasize that people should remember to stay where they are, stop, drop and hold on. In a major earthquake, shaking may be too violent for people to run for cover. Read More »