THE DAILY PULSE OF DAVIS COUNTY

July 7, 2026

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Becky Ginos
July 07, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

Becky Ginos, Editor/Davis Journal

Good morning Davis County,

One of the best things about Davis County is the people. Every week, we’re reminded that it’s the neighbors, volunteers, local businesses and community leaders who make this such a great place to live.

TOP STORY

Historic Kaysville City Hall added to ‘Endangered Sites’ list

By Cindi Mansell

The building was built between 1941 and 1944 at a cost of $55,000, it was designed by Salt Lake City architects Ashton and Evans.

Kaysville City Hall and Library Building in 1944. While the Kaysville building is not currently classified as facing immediate demolition, preservation advocates say its future remains uncertain. Courtesy Kaysville-Fruit Heights Museum

The historic Kaysville City Hall and Library Building has been named one of Preservation Utah’s 2026 Most Endangered Places, placing new attention on the uncertain future of one of the city’s most significant historic landmarks.

⚡ QUICK HITS  

The new license plate was available to Utahns as of July 1. Courtesy graphic

By The City Journal Staff

SALT LAKE CITY—As of July 1, Utahns can now get the new full-plate design for the Great Salt Lake Preservation specialty license plate.

Brinkley Harris took gold in T-shirt design. Courtesy/Davis Tech

By Becky Ginos, The City Journals

KAYSVILLE—Davis Technical College (Davis Tech) was represented well at the recent 2026 SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta, students brought home 10 medals: five gold, two silver, and three bronze. The competition showcases the nation’s most highly skilled career and technical education students.

Jason, 2 and Jasmine 4 take a rest after the bike parade. Photo by Becky Ginos

By Becky Ginos, The City Journal

More than 400 riders took to the streets around Town Square on July 2 for the first ever Kids’ Patriotic Bike Parade, part of Bountiful City’s 250th celebrations.

By Becky Bruce, KSL

KAYSVILLE — A Kaysville fire that forced residents to briefly evacuate Friday night started after a group of young adults shot fireworks at each other, the Kaysville Fire Department said on Saturday.

By Julia Sandor, FOX 13

LAYTON, Utah — Behind every painting is a story, but this story all starts with young love.

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