A 14-year-old was arrested after a fatal shooting in Midvale, putting the spotlight back on how we handle youth violence. Expect a heated debate soon about whether our current community safety resources are actually cutting it.
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Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before.
Increased staffing costs for the holiday weekend were incurred.
The entire community benefits from reduced fire risk.
Residents who use the park in the evenings.
The city successfully enforced a fireworks ban during the July 4th weekend, resulting in high compliance and few incidents.
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The city is proposing a property tax hike to cover rising public safety costs. Residents will have opportunities to weigh in during upcoming hearings.
The city has mapped out areas where fireworks are banned to prevent fires in dry, brush-covered areas.
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Residents reported ongoing issues with groups of juveniles causing property damage, including kicking in doors. The city is working with police to address these safety concerns.
21-year-old man arrested in fatal Midvale shooting KSL News
14-year-old arrested in connection to fatal shooting in Midvale FOX 13 News Utah
Teen arrested after 23-year-old with gunshot wound found dead at Midvale crash scene KUTV
Police arrest 14-year-old in Midvale homicide investigation KSL News
The city is implementing a new property tax to specifically fund public safety services, which will cost the average homeowner about $76 a year. Residents are concerned about the cumulative effect of these tax hikes on their household budgets.
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Suspect arrested after late-night shooting in Midvale KUTV
Man arrested at Midvale hotel for allegedly having 92K fentanyl pills FOX 13 News Utah
The city is implementing a new property tax to fund public safety services, ensuring the city can maintain emergency response capabilities.
The city is closing park bathrooms at 5 p.m. due to repeated vandalism and safety concerns for staff.
The city is moving public safety costs into a separate fund to make it clearer how property taxes are being used for police services.
The city is proposing a new property tax to fund public safety services, which will appear as a new line item on tax bills. It's expected to cost the average household about $64 per year.
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Business owners near the 7200 corridor are struggling with crime, loitering, and traffic safety. They are asking for more police presence and help with infrastructure like cameras and lighting.
3 adults, 2 minors arrested after shooting, police chase in Midvale FOX 13 News Utah
Dad tells 4-year-old to 'SHOOT cop in McDonald's in Midvale, Utah after waving weapon from car' the-sun.com
UPDATE: Father allegedly told 4-year-old to shoot at officers at McDonald’s in Midvale ABC4 Utah
City of Midvale says it will clean up ‘residential junk yard’ to keep residents safe KSL.com
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