Riverton News

Police aren't the only ones looking for drugs these days. Parents have an interest and a new tool to go after drugs that can tear families apart.

The family of slain corrections officer Stephen Anderson honored the first anniversary of his death doing what he enjoyed most when alive: spending time with loved ones.

Sarah Lee Budd and Eric Jackson were married Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

Children in Jordan School District can look forward to a new $17 million elementary school slated to open summer 2009.

Charges of drugs for sex with teens sent a Midvale man to jail. Gary Durrant, a local veterinarian is accused of meeting with boys, befriending them and inviting them over to his house at 7023 South Derek ...

A Bluffdale man whose car was struck by a pick-up truck that ran a stop sign May 30 has died from his injuries.

Jack Shane Tripp passed away quietly at his home June 8, 2008 in Cedar City, Utah.

Most Utah mayors have known their congressional representatives for years. Some have strong personal relationships forged in old political battles.

Michael Slade surveyed the southern shores of Great Salt Lake not long ago from the driver's seat of his Land Rover.

The case of an award-winning first grade teacher with a dark secret is now having a strong effect on his former boss.

The idea of tolling the Mountain View Corridor was dead, at least that's what Riverton Councilman Brad Markus thought.

Shawna May McKnight and Steven James Maestas have chosen July 19 as the date of their wedding.

“All of our teachers, whether they're a PE teacher, whether their band teacher, or choir teacher, they give writing assignments for their kids. So kids get more use to writing.”

Nicole Gonzales and Becky Bruce reporting Scores are in for the Utah Basic Skills Competency Test , and 80 percent of all high school seniors passed this year. via KSL TV

Horses trampled a woman to death in Riverton at about 2:40 p.m. Saturday, police said. via Salt Lake Tribune

“I never thought I would make it this far.”

Kelsi Portz tried to see David Archuleta one last time before he left Murray High School. via Salt Lake Tribune

“After speaking with him, we realized that he was the perfect choice for this prize. We are thrilled to present this prize to Dr. Richards and his staff. We at Orthoease and OMS know that Dr. Richards and his staff will truly benefit from this.”

Orthoease and its partner Orthodontic Management Solutions have announced that Michael F. Richards, DDS, is the winner of the 2008 Orthoease and OMS Practice Makeover Contest. via RDH

“Down through the years, I think the children have done just as much for me as I've done for them.”

Eva Sexton has kept a record of all of the children she has cared for since becoming a foster parent 36 years ago. via Deseret News

“There isn't a single time this session I could have raised my hand and said, 'I'm proud that's my senator,' ”

Sen. Chris Buttars wasn't at the "Meet the Candidates" night Wednesday in Riverton - he wasn't invited - but his presence was unavoidable, and Republican delegates wanted to know why he should be replaced. via Salt Lake Tribune

“We challenged the five principals on the board of trustees to meet with the other principals who represent each region (on the executive committee) and come up with a recommendation for each classification”

Moving schools to new regions or different classifications is nothing new. Every four years the Utah High School Activities Association's board of trustees oversees realignment, which shuffles schools in order ... via Deseret News

A Utah man has pleaded not guilty to a federal charge related to the ricin poison case in Las Vegas. via WLOS