GUNNISON—The Gunnison City Council took no action May 13 on a proposed mixed-use development on the old Gunnison Valley Elementary School property after developer Joshua Flake of Gunnison asked to postpone the conditional-use permit discussion. Mayor Mike Wanner noted that Flake said he could not attend the meeting. He then asked City Administrator, Dennis Marker…
MT. PLEASANT—A Mother’s Day sewer backup flooded rental units near 700 South and State Street, forcing four families out of their homes, according to property owner Philip Wood. While the tenants have returned, Wood says payment for the damage, cleanup costs and ultimate responsibility for the incident remain unresolved. The affected units in two adjacent…
SPRING CITY — When Zoe Evans was crowned Miss Spring City 2026, she stepped into a role that carries more than a sash and a parade wave. Spring City announced Evans as the 2026 queen after the May 1 pageant. Soraya Zubeldia was named first attendant, and Jocie Harmer was named second attendant. The result…
MAYFIELD—Mayfield officials reviewed a tight fiscal year 2027 budget last week and said the town will likely wait at least another year before considering a Truth in Taxation process. During a May 5 work meeting, Mayor Travis Good and the Mayfield Town Council reviewed proposed revenues and expenses for the year that begins July 1…
FAIRVIEW—Fairview City officials are looking for a formal policy to decide when water and sewer lines should extend beyond city limits, who should pay for the work, and what conditions should come with new service. The Fairview City Planning Commission took up the issue April 7 during a discussion that grew out of a smaller-lot…
MT. PLEASANT—A North Sanpete High School student died Tuesday from injuries he sustained in an auto-pedestrian accident last Friday May 1 on 700 South in front of the school. The victim was Dixon “D.J.” Farley. Details about the accident, the boy’s injuries and where he had been hospitalized could not be confirmed at press time….
MT. PLEASANT—The Mt. Pleasant City Council approved a $653,054 electrical transformer purchase April 28, adopted several city policies and delayed a proposed fire department billing ordinance after council members said they needed to see the missing rate schedule before voting. The transformer purchase was the largest action item on the agenda. The council approved Requisition…
MANTI—In Sanpete County, water does not begin at a tap, a meter, or a city council meeting.It begins as snow on the mountains. That simple fact has shaped farming, town growth and household water use for generations. It also explains why one bad snow year can move quickly from the high country into hay fields,…
MANTI—The Sanpete County Commission signed off on April 21 on a new interlocal agreement with county cities for the 2027 municipal election cycle. County Clerk Linda Christiansen presented a proposed 2027 interlocal cooperation agreement between Sanpete County and the county’s cities for municipal elections. The meeting agenda listed the item as a discussion and potential…
MANTI—The Sanpete County Commission on April 21 honored Sheriff’s Deputy Edward Moroney with a lifesaving award after officials said he helped save a 12-day-old infant during a November emergency call in Moroni. During the meeting, commissioners and sheriff’s office officials recognized Moroney for his response to a Nov. 22, 2025, report of an infant who…
GUNNISON—Gunnison City officials heard support for youth-oriented recreation and skepticism about cost during an April 15 public hearing on a proposed sports court project tied to the city’s 2026 Community Development Block Grant application. The submitted project would remove the old tennis courts and skate park area at Gunnison Park and build a new sports…
EPHRAIM—Five contestants will compete for the Miss Ephraim crown during the Miss Ephraim Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, May 9, at the Snow College Eccles Center. The pageant will begin at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $7, with children 5 and younger admitted free. Shaun Kjar will emcee the event. Kamrie…
GUNNISON—Gunnison City Council approved a temporary treatment plan for its wastewater lagoon system April 15 after operators reported reduced performance and growing operational concerns in one of the city’s treatment cells. Council members moved the sewer lagoons item to the start of the meeting to allow the presenter to speak before leaving for another commitment….
EPHRAIM — Snow College leaders, students and family members gathered Monday to dedicate the college’s new wellness center, a facility they said will help students address mental health challenges and stay on track toward completing their education. The center opened at 191 S. Main St. and includes a wing named for Ruth Delilah Jensen. Snow…
EPHRAIM—The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has set open house and dedication dates for the Ephraim Utah Temple, with public tours planned in September and the dedication scheduled for Oct. 11. A media day is set for Monday, Aug. 31, followed by invited tours on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The…