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🌱 Why West Jordan police were central in Taylor Frankie Paul’s case
Hey there, West Jordan! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why West Jordan police were central in Taylor Frankie Paul’s case
- Why West Jordan police closed this high-profile reality TV assault case
- Why West Jordan Police were drawn into a reality star’s turmoil
Also on today's calendar: STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Daybreak and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A morning rain or snow shower, with a high of 48 and low of 31 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 41.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Taylor Frankie Paul Breaks Silence After Learning She Won't Face New Domestic Violence Charges (suggest.com) — West Jordan Police were one of two departments investigating influencer Taylor Frankie Paul in domestic violence cases that prosecutors have now declined to charge. The story details past incidents, current protective orders, and supervised visitation arrangements, which continue to move through Salt Lake County courts this month. 
• Police release video, photos from Taylor Frankie Paul investigation (abc15.com) — West Jordan police, alongside Draper officers, investigated domestic assault allegations involving reality TV figures Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, but prosecutors declined to file charges. Newly released Draper bodycam video, photos, and audio show injuries, protective-order concerns, and conflicting accounts, while a judge has barred contact between the pair until an April 30 hearing.
• Jessi Draper Is First Mormon Wives Cast Member to Share Support for Taylor Frankie Paul After Domestic Violence Case Decision (people.com) — West Jordan Police were one of two Utah agencies investigating domestic violence allegations involving influencer Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend, though prosecutors have now declined new charges. As the legal fallout continues, costar Jessi Draper has publicly voiced support for Paul, while courts sort out custody and competing protective orders between the former couple.
📸 Around West Jordan
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Upcoming Events in
West Jordan
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★ Featured events ★
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2026 UPAA Baisakhi Mela
India Cultural Center of Utah, 1142 South Jordan Pkwy, South Jordan
3:00 pm
Sunday April 19
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Other local events
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Art Fair Open House (Mikey)
West Jordan Middle West Jordan, UT 84084
6:00 pm -
Lion of the Quarter
West Jordan Middle West Jordan, UT 84084
8:30 am -
Elementary After School Choir Spring Performance
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan West Jordan, UT 84088
6:30 pm -
Musical Performance
West Jordan Middle West Jordan, UT 84084
7:00 pm -
Musical Performance- Ethan
West Jordan Middle West Jordan, UT 84084
7:00 pm -
STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Daybreak
11221 Copper Rock Dr , South Jordan
5:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Boys Soccer vs American Academy of Innovation (Home Game)
South Jordan Rec Soccer Field , 2200 W Park Rd. , South Jordan
4:00 pm -
Copper Hills Boys JV Soccer @ Bingham
Bingham High School , 2160 South Jordan Pkwy , South Jordan
5:30 pm -
Utah Utes Baseball vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Baseball
The Ballpark at America First Square , 11111 Ballpark Dr , South Jordan
6:00 pm -
Spring Social (PG)
Paradigm High School South Jordan, UT 84095
6:00 pm -
Adult Class: #146 - Roses
Easely Art Studio , 11560 District Main Dr #300 , South Jordan
7:00 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
South Jordan
- Triad Partnership Targets Licensure Bottleneck in Behavioral Health Workforce (techbuzznews.com)
- Family Fun with Fox 13: Starry skies, singing under the sea, a block party and baby animals (fox13now.com)
- South Jordan man held without bail for alleged sexual conversation with minor (abc4.com)
Taylorsville
- Utah man, daughter, stranded in Colombia, press for US visa so girl can go back home (ksl.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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