According to a press release provided by the Rigby Police Department, shortly before 2 p.m. on Sept. 7, Rigby Officers and Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputies were called to the address of 159 E 2 N in the City of Rigby to reports that shots were being fired.

Jefferson County school districts have school board elections coming up. For Jefferson County, the deadline for write-in candidates is September 10, 2021, and the candidate withdrawal deadline is September 17, 2021. These dates could change whether there is an election for these two positions.

Chief Sam Tower of the Rigby City Police Department was approved to present a Senior Resource Officer contract to the Jefferson Joint School Dist. #251 during the Rigby City Council meeting on Sept. 2.

Public Works Director Dave Walrath was approved to rent a John Deere 225 LC Excavator and to increase the price of fencing for the Willmore property during the Jefferson County Commissioner meeting on Aug. 23. The original bid for the entirety of the project was set for around $140,000.

At the Ririe City Council meeting held Aug. 10, Ririe resident Brent Ferguson went to the council meeting and expressed his frustrations about the water pump that Enterprize Canal put in across from his home fifteen years ago.

The Roberts City Council and Mayor proposed a pay increase for the mayor and council members during their city council meeting that was held Aug. 10. Mayor BJ Berlin presented Ordinance #557, regarding increased compensation for elected council officials.

West Jefferson School Dist. #253 was approved to receive their bond. The board received 69.5% in favor, and 30.5% against the bond; the board passed the bond by 2%.

The Rigby High School varsity girls and boys soccer teams began their seasons Aug. 21 with matches against Bonneville High School.