tag:www.rivertonjournal.com,2005:/categories/news?page=28News | South Valley Riverton Journal Page 28Educating | Entertaining | Informing2018-08-29T15:05:16-06:00urn:uuid:0181e7c1-fc04-4151-95d0-c398a479753e2018-08-29T15:03:46-06:002018-08-29T15:05:16-06:00Riverton asks residents to immediately cut water use by 25 percent2018-08-29 15:03:46 -0600Jana KlopschRiverton officials have asked residents and businesses to cut water usage by 25 percent. Though the reduction is currently voluntary, officials are exploring options to penalize those who do not comply. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.rivertonjournal.com">South Valley Riverton Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:388d30af-ca57-48bc-8efe-df9de4aeff5d2018-08-23T18:40:08-06:002018-08-23T18:40:08-06:00To leave or not to leave? Riverton contemplates breaking away from Unified Police Department2018-08-23 18:40:08 -0600Jana KlopschAt a recent town hall meeting, Riverton officials and residents discussed the benefits of staying with UPD versus creating a Riverton Police Department.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.rivertonjournal.com">South Valley Riverton Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:ef04ca5a-249f-4ed1-9f74-b9b7e5c5fe0d2018-08-20T16:01:30-06:002018-08-20T16:01:31-06:00Riverton introduces new volunteer committees to increase community participation2018-08-20 16:01:30 -0600Jana KlopschRiverton now has several volunteer committees, comprising ordinary residents, to aid and advise city staff and elected officials.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.rivertonjournal.com">South Valley Riverton Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:a457e7fd-a2cc-45f8-99c2-f012ea1f56772018-08-20T15:58:00-06:002018-08-20T15:59:58-06:00Buying local helps both you and your neighbor, says Local First Utah2018-08-20 15:58:00 -0600Jana KlopschRiverton officials invited Local First Utah executive director Kristin Lavelett to speak on the economic benefits of buying from local businesses.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.rivertonjournal.com">South Valley Riverton Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:2e696a6b-5875-4af5-ba40-ec2047c1c0a32018-08-01T10:14:41-06:002018-10-01T16:35:00-06:00Riverton leaders declare intent to leave Unified Police Department2018-08-01 10:14:40 -0600Jana KlopschAfter the Unified Police Department Board tried to spring a surprise contract change on member cities, Riverton officials threatened to leave the organization. The move spurred the UPD board to backtrack and offer to renegotiate. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.rivertonjournal.com">South Valley Riverton Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:153b0dc3-ed9e-4375-a26f-32b6930c52fa2018-08-01T10:06:08-06:002018-08-01T10:07:26-06:00Riverton City eliminates business licensing fees2018-08-01 10:06:08 -0600Jana KlopschRiverton businesses no longer need to pay for business licenses, thanks to increased sales tax revenue.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.rivertonjournal.com">South Valley Riverton Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:e048fb48-f46b-4d97-956d-33d41f9d18ad2018-08-01T10:01:28-06:002018-08-20T15:55:58-06:00Riverton 2018–19 budget approved2018-08-01 10:01:28 -0600Jana KlopschRiverton’s budget for this year, bolstered by strong sales tax revenue, includes lots of additional funding for roads and parks.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.rivertonjournal.com">South Valley Riverton Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:184e8afb-8680-4956-86c7-ab56a3bce0c32018-08-01T09:55:48-06:002018-08-01T09:59:39-06:00Utility boxes in Herriman could be artwork someday2018-08-01 09:55:47 -0600City Journals StaffThe city council voted July 11 to authorize an agreement with Rocky Mountain Power giving Herriman the option of decorating the boxes.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.rivertonjournal.com">South Valley Riverton Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:fbd70be3-effa-48a6-9d58-b390dcdf530f2018-07-30T15:47:05-06:002018-07-30T15:49:29-06:00Salt Lake Chamber hopes to raise awareness about Utah’s housing situation2018-07-30 15:47:05 -0600Travis BartonThe Salt Lake Chamber wants to start a dialogue about housing problems in Utah. <small>Original article published at <a href="www.rivertonjournal.com">South Valley Riverton Journal</a></small>urn:uuid:1104cb7e-c131-461e-8b24-839e3fb7a94f2018-07-30T15:34:39-06:002018-07-30T15:38:46-06:00Airport reconstruction project on schedule for 20202018-07-30 15:34:39 -0600Travis BartonSalt Lake City will soon have a new airport.<small>Original article published at <a href="www.rivertonjournal.com">South Valley Riverton Journal</a></small>