🌱 Four West Jordan children taken abroad—what officials say you should know

Coffee in hand, West Jordan? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Four West Jordan children taken abroad—what officials say you should know
• How Hillcrest’s young golfers nearly caught rival West Jordan this season
• How one Jordan Education leader is quietly transforming students’ daily lives

Also on today's calendar: Daybreak Winter Market 2025 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 60 and low of 33 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 55, low: 35.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 53 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mother accused of kidnapping 4 children, leaving with them internationally (kutv.com) — Authorities say a mother allegedly took her four children from West Jordan and left the country, prompting a Missing Endangered Advisory that residents should be aware of. State officials have released detailed descriptions of the mother and each child, and confirmed her vehicle was found at the airport, though what they were last wearing is still unknown.
   

• Hillcrest swings into fourth; tees up for the future (midvalejournal.com) — Hillcrest High’s boys golf team spent the season chasing nearby rival West Jordan, often finishing just a few strokes behind and even edging them once at River Oaks. Freshman standout Jack Burrell qualified for state, and a core of dedicated underclassmen plans to work county course jobs to sharpen their game for next year.
   

• Jordan Education Foundation director lifts more than weights; he lifts kids, teachers and community (westjordanjournal.com) — Jordan Education Foundation director Mike Haynes is helping students and teachers across Jordan School District, including those at West Jordan High, by turning community donations into food, beds, and classroom grants. His powerlifting passion mirrors his drive to lift kids, educators, and families facing real challenges, stretching every dollar to meet needs from basic essentials to innovative teaching ideas.
   

📸 Around West Jordan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Jordan

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Yoga at the Garden - Free Event!
  Conservation Garden Park, 8275 S 1300 W, West Jordan
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Boys Basketball vs. American Heritage (KT)
  West Jordan High School , 8136 2700 W , West Jordan
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Daybreak Winter Market 2025
  Daybreak Community Center , 4544 Harvest Moon Dr , South Jordan
  4:00 pm
• Boys Wrestling at AK Duals - time tbd
  Stansbury High School , 5300 N Aberdeen Ln , Stansbury Park
  4:00 pm
• Girls Basketball vs. Copper Hills (DB)
  West Jordan High School , 8136 2700 W , West Jordan
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Solo & Ensemble Audtions
  Cultural Arts Society of West Jordan Extension Building , 7879 S 1530 W #600 , West Jordan
  12:00 pm
• Girls Wrestling at Silverwolf Invitational - time tbd
  Fremont High School , 1900 N 4700 W , Ogden
  4:30 pm
• Winter Waltz (RC)
  WJHS Commons
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Bible Study
  Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Taylorsville Redwood Campus , 4600 S Redwood Rd , Taylorsville
  1:00 pm
• Psychology Club Weekly Meeting
  Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Taylorsville Redwood Campus , 4600 S Redwood Rd , Taylorsville
  2:30 pm
• Holiday Lights
  The Ballpark at America First Square , 11111 Ballpark Dr , South Jordan
  5:00 pm
• Parent Night: Helping our Children Manage Anxiety
  Oquirrh Elementary School, Media Center
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please help me find my German shepherd with blue eyes blue.
  Any information would be really helpful. Thank you! (Nextdoor Fox Pointe Ridge)
• I have a few openings left for hair appointments before Christmas!
  I’m located in West Jordan at File U Fancy & I would love to see new faces in my chair & make all the hair dreams come true! I offer affordable… (Nextdoor Wilshire Place)

• Walker Tape Co posted a job opening for Quality Manager in West Jordan. Apply here.
• Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Jordan Landing in West Jordan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Jordan here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Jordan

• South Jordan Elementary fundraiser ends with a flare (southjordanjournal.com)
• Watts Up? South Jordan Elementary students learn to save energy (southjordanjournal.com)
• At Utah State, Bingham's own Natalie Swain is named Mountain West Conference 2nd Team in cross-country (southjordanjournal.com)

Taylorsville

• Attorney General Derek Brown releases public schedule 12/1/25-12/5/25 (einpresswire.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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