An aerial view of the 17-acres in northeastern Manti that a developer has requested to be rezoned to R-3, which permits single-family homes but could permit townhomes and apartments. MANTI—A proposal to rezone 17 acres on the city’s east side from R1 (half-acre lots) to R3 (smaller lots and some multifamily options) sparked passionate debate…
With expansion of facilities, the Manti IHC clinic has brought on more providers. The medical staff now includes, from left, Clark Graham P.A. and Dr. Zach Cowan, Dr. Michael Frischknecht and Dr. Brian May. MANTI—Officials and community members joined with the Sanpete County Chamber of Commerce last Thursday March 27 in a ribbon cutting at…
Open house location and times April 10 – Ephraim City Hall – 5:30 p.m. April 23 – Gunnison City Hall – 5:30 p.m. April 29 – Mt. Pleasant City Hall – 5:30 p.m. A plan to develop a 45- to 50-mile, non-motorized trail system along the U.S. 89 corridor is moving forward under the banner…
The Sanpete High School Rodeo Club. Back row (L-R): Dexter Tsaturyan, Cody Nielson, Owen Paulson, Weston Smith, Hagen Nielson, Ryder Coates, Louk Gordon, Mac Parry Middle row (L-R): Skylee Millett, Sahara Whitman, Baylee Denton, Kenley Kelso, Ellie Stephensen, Oaklee Payton, Front row (L-R): Kadience Allred and Oaklee Beckstead Not Pictured Hunter Bingham, Kortlyn Brotherson, Audrey Tree,…
Jim Cheney, a Fairview city councilman who was ultimately chosen as county commissioner, speaks to the delegates. With Commissioner Scott Collard resigning, Cheney will serve the balance of Collard’s four-year term, which ends in 2026. Jim Cheney of Fairview picked to finish out commissioner Collard’s term MANTI— In a packed hall at Manti High School,…
State and local leaders gather around Utah Chief Justice Matthew Durrant (left with scissors) and Gov. Spencer Cox (right with scissors) as they prepare to cut the ribbon on the new 6th District Courthouse. MANTI—Local and state leaders gathered in Manti on Monday for the dedication of Sanpete County’s new 6th District Courthouse, a facility…
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox poses for a photo with Manti Elementary School students, South Sanpete School District staff and Rep. Karen Peterson, R-Davis County (left), the sponsor of House Bill 396, after signing the bill into law. MANTI—Gov. Spencer Cox visited Manti Elementary School on Monday for a ceremony where House Bill 396, a measure…
The 17-acre area Brouillette requested to have rezoned from R1 to R3. MANTI—The Manti Planning and Zoning Commission held a packed public hearing to consider a proposal that would rezone 17 acres on the city’s east side from R1 to R3. Acting in place of P&Z Chair David Tibbs, who was absent due to illness,…
Angela Vasquez Kenadee Hopes Kynnedy Cartright MORONI—The 2025 Miss Moroni and Little Miss Moroni Pageant will take place Saturday at 6 p.m. at the North Sanpete Middle School. Miss Moroni hopefuls include three contestants: Kynnedy Cartright, daughter of Kris West and J.R. Cartwright, plans to highlight mental health awareness in her platform by encouraging people…
Jody Allred, seen here with GVHS choruses performing with the Tabernacle Choir, is being honored at the Bulldog Benefit Concert tonight at 7 p.m. at the Casino Star Theatre. GUNNISON—The Casino Star Theatre will host the Bulldog Benefit Concert on Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m., spotlighting the 30-year career of Gunnison Valley High School…
Sanpete County Commissioner Scott Collard, who has announced his resignation. MANTI—Sanpete County Commissioner Scott Collard will step down from his seat effective March 31, citing personal and health concerns. Collard’s departure comes nearly two years before his term was set to end, which would be on Jan. 1, 2027. In a phone interview with the…
MT. PLEASANT — A statewide food drive is scheduled for Saturday with the goal of collecting nonperishable items for the estimated 415,000 Utahns who face hunger—a challenge compounded by rising inflation and high housing costs. Organizers say one in six children in the state struggle with food insecurity. Residents across Utah will receive door hangers…
GUNNISON—Three inmates at the Central Utah Correctional Facility have been charged with attempted murder following an alleged attack on another inmate. Court documents filed Thursday in Utah 6th district Court in Manti show that Macen Lucas Loutensock, 20; Jeffrey Montoya, 24; and Philip Ray Cardova, 20; each face a second-degree felony count of attempted murder….
Mathew Mason (back), and Michael and Patti Adams wear period costumes on a parade float to promote the pageant. MANTI — A musical pageant inspired by themes of religious freedom and early American history is taking shape in Sanpete County, driven by one resident’s passion to reawaken civic pride and bring visitors back to the…