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🌱 Why state records officials are calling out West Valley City
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In today's newsletter:
- Why state records officials are calling out West Valley City
- What went wrong at 4100 South and 7200 West Tuesday?
- Could unnoticed charges leave you owing tens of thousands like this resident?
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Cloudy and cooler, with a high of 49 and low of 42 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 57, low: 39.
- Saturday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. New Utah Government Records director hits city over missing surveillance video (ksltv.com) — West Valley City is under scrutiny from Utah’s new Government Records Office, which says the city didn’t do enough to provide full surveillance footage from an alleged 2024 altercation at the West Valley Family Fitness Center. The city insists additional video no longer exists, while the records director’s order and a First Amendment attorney’s comments highlight broader concerns about how West Valley handles public records requests. 
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2. Three hospitalized after two-car crash in West Valley City (kutv.com) — A serious two-car crash on the border of West Valley City and Magna sent three people to the hospital Tuesday afternoon, including a 19-year-old woman in critical condition. Unified Police say a Chevy Tahoe turning at 4100 South and 7200 West was hit by an oncoming Dodge truck, and they’re urging drivers to slow down during the busy holiday season.
3. Missteps leave West Valley woman stuck with $30K in fraudulent credit card charges (ksltv.com) — A West Valley City woman says she’s been left owing more than $30,000 in what she believes are fraudulent credit card charges after not closely checking her statements. Her case highlights how quickly debt can grow, how strict 60-day dispute rules can be, and why regularly reviewing your credit card activity is crucial for West Valley residents managing rising debt.
4. Highway traffic stops and midnight roundups: How ICE tactics in Utah have transformed (deseret.com) — Federal immigration enforcement tactics are shifting in ways that directly affect residents in and around West Valley City, where ICE’s Salt Lake City field office is based and local activists are organizing visible pushback. The article details rising street arrests, traffic-stop operations, and late-night roundups across Utah, while attorneys and experts debate whether these aggressive approaches are necessary or excessive.
5. Group cancels toy giveaway event amid ICE fears, but still asks for donations for delivery (abc4.com) — A West Valley City-based nonprofit has canceled its in-person toy giveaway over fears of immigration enforcement, but is still scrambling to collect enough donations for home deliveries. Organizers say requests for help are surging while contributions are down, and they’re urging residents to drop off toys or blankets at their 3500 South office or donate by phone or Venmo before deliveries begin this weekend.
📸 Around West Valley City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Valley City
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★ Featured events ★
- Memphis Hustle at Salt Lake City Stars
Maverik Center, 3200 S Decker Lake Dr, West Valley City
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
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Other local events
- Friday Connections - December 19, 2025
Utah Trucking Association , 4181 West 2100 South , West Valley City
8:30 am - Worldstage Concert Series - Bonnie Harris & The Valley Jazz Band
Utah Cultural Celebration Center , 1355 West 3100 South , West Valley City
7:30 pm - Clean and Beautiful Committee
Utah Cultural Celebration Center , 1355 West 3100 South , West Valley City
5:30 pm
Friday December 19
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
📣 West Valley City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Hypno-hick (Shaun Dee)
West Jordan High West Jordan, UT 84088
5:30 pm - Utah Java User Group
Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center , 5121 Cottonwood St , Murray
6:00 pm - Boys Wrestling @ Kearns
Kearns High School , 5525 Cougar Ln , Kearns
6:00 pm - Girls Wrestling @ Kearns (AR)
Kearns High School , 5525 Cougar Ln , Kearns
6:00 pm - SLMQG Meeting — Salt Lake Modern Quilt Guild
The Grace Company , 6748 S Redwood Rd , West Jordan
6:30 pm - Choir performance
Falcon Ridge Elementary School WEST JORDAN, UT 84081
6:30 pm - Boys Basketball vs. Spanish Fork (AR/RC)
West Jordan High School , 8136 2700 W , West Jordan
7:00 pm - Boys Basketball @ Cottonwood
Cottonwood High School , 5715 S 1300 E , Murray
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- J&J Petrace Handyman Services can help you with any repair home or office before the holiday
Give me a call 801-661-0016. Would love to work with you if we do have availability right now. Call today. (Nextdoor Five Parks) - Hi, I am looking for someone who can cut trees and work on my backyard.
I would like multiple quotes. If y'all have someone y'all can recommend I would really appreciate it. (Nextdoor Valley Crest)
- Burlington posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in West Valley City. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in West Valley City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Valley City here.
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