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12/01/2023

New buildings, different faces, and freshly moved-in residents will mark a new era for Murray in 2023. After years of planning and construction, a new city hall, museum, and possibly a performing arts venue will open. In addition, there will be a new face on the city council and a new department within the city government.

A new city hall, museum, theater, and city councilor are in store for Murray during 2023.

21/12/2022

In 2002 Utah welcomed the sporting world to the Olympics; that same year, Murray welcomed sports to its brand-new Murray Park Center. To note this anniversary, the Park Center invites the public to check out the facility and celebrate with them.

Murray Park Center programming remains popular.

19/12/2022

Murray City Council voted to comply with a new state law that requires cities to zone for more moderate-income housing and high-density projects. At the Sept. 20 city council meeting, the council adopted a resolution outlining five strategies out of 24 selections identified by House Bill 462.

The city adopts five strategies to comply with the legislature’s mandate for more medium-income housing.

14/12/2022

Christmas came early to 100 kids from the Murray School District. On Saturday, Nov. 12, Ken Garff Automotive employees partnered with Reach Out Today to bus in 100 kids from Title I schools and take them on a shopping spree at Kohl’s.

Murray School District kids gifted new clothes for the winter.

12/12/2022

While New York City has the flagship Macy’s store, complete with Santa and Thanksgiving parade, and Salt Lake City has the candy-decorated windows in the Gateway Mall (née ZCMI), Murray too has had its stores that left indelible Christmas memories.

Murray’s past iconic stores still hold memories for many.

07/12/2022

In a first for the Miss Murray Scholarship Competition, a former Murray Little Miss has been named Miss Murray.

Former Murray Little Miss crowned Miss Murray.

18/11/2022

Playing on Real Salt Lake’s home field after Miss America Emma Broyles sang the national anthem, Murray High beat Riverton High’s Silverwolves Oct. 4 at the second annual Show Up for Unified Sports Special Olympics State Soccer Championship game to win the state championship in its division in unified soccer.

Murray High beats Riverton High to claim unified soccer state title.

17/11/2022

No, the city has not sold the current city hall, and no developer has yet made a serious bid for it. However, at a recent Murray City Center District (MCCD) Zone Workshop meeting, a city council member did indicate his willingness to consider a 10-story building on the site adjacent to Murray Park’s Ken Price Ball Field.

Murray City to sell City Hall and Murray Chapel.

27/10/2022

In the 11 years Utah Cycling League has offered high school athletes a chance to compete, more Cottonwood-AMES-Intermountain Christian-Hillcrest mountain bikers have joined the composite team, dedicating themselves to year-round training for a four-race season in addition to state.

“That’s what this sport is all about — teaching them how to work hard, teaching them sustainability, teaching them how to take care of themselves.”

25/10/2022

While toddlers love petting the horses and sheep at Wheeler Farm, they can also practice their math skills with creative activities designed to make it fun. The Utah STEM Action Center and Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation launched the “MILO & Friends” campaign Sept. 10 at Wheeler Farm, using the bucolic setting to encourage youngsters to not only pet the cows but count them too.

Utah STEM Action Center partners with Wheeler Farm to mix math with fun.

20/10/2022

Dedicated lap swimmers are not likely to strike you as Michael Phelps material. Instead, they intend to live forever by faithfully repeating the same constant rhythm and speed in their aquatic lane. That all changed when Murray Park Center Aquatics Manager Sena Vick took three of the Park Center’s senior swimmers to compete in the Idaho Senior Games.

All things are possible as long as you put your mind to it says their swim coach.

18/10/2022

For more than 40 years, Murray City’s Haunted Woods has provided thrills and chills to thousands of visitors. This year, the event will be held Oct. 24-26 at Murray City Park (296 E. Murray Park Ave.) on the south side of the outdoor swimming pool in pavilion No. 5.

The Haunted Woods in Murray Park helps raise funds to fight child abuse. It’s a 40-plus year tradition that gets bigger each Halloween.

14/10/2022

Rotarians from as far away as Mexico descended upon Murray’s Germania Park to help plant dozens of trees along the Jordan River Parkway. The Murray Rotary Club, TreeUtah, and the JKS Foundation collaborated in providing trees and muscle power to plant them in Murray City’s Germania Park.

Volunteers as far as Mexico came to Murray to plant trees.

11/10/2022

No matter who stepped in to take the place of late Miss Murray Organization Director Leesa Lloyd, they would undoubtedly have had big shoes to fill. Fortunately, the new pageant director, Lindsay Smith, has made a living doing intricate footwork. Smith, a former Miss Murray and Radio City Rockette, has now taken over for Lloyd, who died unexpectedly earlier this year.

Lindsay Smith fills the role of Miss Murray director.

27/09/2022

Murray City officials announced computer hackers attacked the city’s telephone and online services on Aug. 7 causing disruptions to city operations. According to Chief Administrative Officer Doug Hill, the city identified encryption of certain files on its network.

City is working with third-party specialists to investigate hacking incident.

19/09/2022

After deciding to go back to the drawing board, Murray City released its survey results about what to do with downtown, otherwise known as “Block One” (4800 S. State Street). Murray’s market research contractor, Y2 Analytics, presented its findings to the city council’s July 19 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Survey shows Murrayites want more eating and shopping options downtown.

08/09/2022

The Murray City Council approved the tax increase by a three-to-two vote at the Aug. 9 Truth in Taxation meeting. For the average city residence assessed at $523,000, the tax increase will be $56.38 per year or $4.70 per month.

Murrayites can expect a 15% increase in property taxes this year.

26/08/2022

Many Murrayites will see new candidates on their November election ballot, as redistricting changed boundaries that were set 10 years ago.

Murrayites will see new names on ballots after redistricting.

23/08/2022

Meet the man behind the headlines!

City Journals writer Shaun Delliskave’s family has resided in Murray nearly as long as the community has been incorporated—well over a century.

18/08/2022

Danny Astill has ben a part of Murray City since 1994, when took over the role of Murray City water superintendent. His responsibilities included managing both the Water and Wastewater Divisions in the city.

Public Works Director Danny Astill retires after 27 years with Murray.

09/08/2022

Physics students created their own cardboard boats, held together with only duct tape, then walked them to Murray Park’s outdoor pool to test their understanding of physics. The objective was to have the boat hold the students as they paddled across the length of the pool and back.

A little fun mixed in with learning at the pool and at Lagoon is how Murray High physics students ended the year.

28/07/2022

The Girls on the Run 5K run awards everyone a medal to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments from an eight-week program which educates and prepares girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.

“One of the most amazing things about Girls on the Run is it teaches the girls to be positive toward themselves and others,” Viewmont’s coach said.

21/07/2022

Now more than ever, the demand for food at the Murray Children’s Pantry (170 E. 5770 South) has been so great that its shelves are empty.

Inflation and supply-chain issues increasing demand on Murray food bank.

13/07/2022

Glo Merrill retired from the Murray City School District Board halfway through her second term. At the June 7 Murray School District Board of Education special meeting, Kelly Taeoalli was chosen out of four applicants to fill out the remainder of Merrill’s term that ends in December 2024.

Glo Merrill retires from MCSD Board before her term ends, Kelly Taeolaii appointed to fill the remainder of the term.

08/07/2022

'Sister Act' will premiere on the Murray Amphitheater stage one week from today.

Murray Amphitheater’s “Sister Act” the musical features veteran cast members.

23/06/2022

Do you have what it takes to be a paramedic? During EMS Week, May 15-21, the Murray Fire Department invited the public to learn more about the facts and myths about their EMS crews.

Murray FD celebrates EMS Week.

15/06/2022

Matilda the Musical opens tomorrow!

“Matilda the Musical” debuts at the Murray Amphitheater June 16-24.

13/06/2022

LaDawn Powell’s life has been a series of miracles. Born on May 11, 1924, in Huntington, Utah, Powell weighed only three pounds. Her grandmother, who was a midwife, placed Powell on the open oven door to keep her warm. At the time, no one knew her heart hadn’t developed correctly.

LaDawn Powell celebrates a life full of miracles during her 98th birthday in Murray.

08/06/2022

Wheeler Historic Farm’s newest addition isn’t a chick or a lamb—it’s the outdoor education center. A ribbon cutting for the center was held May 11 for the center, which is a collaboration between Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation and Utah State University Extension.

Collaboration between Salt Lake County Parks and Rec and USU Extension has been in works for seven years.

19/05/2022

Even though it is a hemisphere away, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has rattled Murray’s considerable ties to the country. For example, Murray is home to European Tastees, a grocery store that sells Russian and Ukrainian foods. Most recently, the Murray City Council (including City Councilor Garry Hrechkosy, who is of Ukrainian descent) passed a resolution supporting the Ukrainian people.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has stressed many Murrayites with ties to the country.

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