EPHRAIM — Snow College’s women capped their home schedule with a pair of conference wins that looked very different but carried the same result. The Badgers defeated Salt Lake Community College 57-45 before pulling away from Colorado Northwestern Community College 94-63, completing their first sweep of conference play this season. The weekend followed a 73-66…
SALT LAKE CITY — As the 2026 General Session moves into its final weeks, lawmakers representing Sanpete County reported a steady flow of bills on water policy, tax transparency, public safety and the court system. Committee meetings and floor debates intensified over the past two weeks as legislative deadlines tightened and budget discussions continued. Water…
MANTI — The Manti City Council has imposed moratoria, not to exceed six months, on annexation proposals and new subdivisions. The council also imposed a moratorium on approvals of new short-term rentals, such as AirBnBs, while the Planning Commission updates ordinance language. The actions came during the council’s Jan. 21 meeting at the Manti City…
CEDAR CITY — North Sanpete’s season ended Saturday at the 3A Girls Basketball State Championships after the Lady Hawks split their final three games at the America First Event Center. North Sanpete, the No. 2 seed, opened tournament play with an 85-24 first-round win over Logan on Feb. 14 but fell 42-38 to Grantsville in…
JEROME, Idaho—Ridley’s Family Markets, a grocery chain headquartered in Jerome, Idaho, which owns about 30 supermarkets in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Wyoming, has announced plans to acquire Utah-based Terrel’s Markets in a deal expected to close around the first week of April 2026. Under the agreement, all six Terrel’s-owned markets, now located in Fillmore,…
PROVO — Gunnison Valley High School’s boys swim team repeated as the Class 2A state champion Thursday night at Brigham Young University, piling up 450 points to pull away from runner-up South Summit (401) in the first 2A-only state meet at BYU. The Bulldogs won the team race with depth across the event list, placing…
EPHRAIM — The top-ranked team in the country returns to the Horne Activity Center this week with history and postseason positioning on the line. No. 1 Snow College (25-1, 10-1 Scenic West Athletic Conference) will play its final two home games of the regular season Thursday against Salt Lake Community College and Saturday against Colorado…
MANTI — Both Manti and Gunnison saw their girls basketball seasons come to an end Saturday as the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) state tournaments narrowed the field. Both fell in their respective playoff matchups on Feb. 14, marking the conclusion of the 2025-26 campaigns for both programs. Manti In the 3A state tournament,…
MANTI — Sanpete County will join a regional energy infrastructure coalition and help rebrand the organization as the Utah Infrastructure Coalition after a unanimous vote by the Sanpete County Commission on Feb. 3. The commissioners approved an interlocal cooperation agreement formally adding Sanpete County to what has been the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition. In a…
GUNNISON — The Gunnison City Council appointed Fire Chief Jed Hansen to another term, renewed its cooperative wildfire agreement with the state and supported a proposal for summer park Wi-Fi and a movie event during its Feb. 4 meeting at City Hall. Council members present were Kim Pickett, Rohn Peterson and Brian Nielson. Mayor Mike…
EPHRAIM — Snow College art professor Brad Taggart has been named the 2026 Higher Educator of the Year by the Utah Art Education Association. The statewide award recognizes exceptional leadership and impact in art education. According to the association, the honor highlights educators whose dedication, innovation and commitment advance the field of art education in…
Sanpete Theater Company, our area’s has launched its Summer Youth Theater Camp, a two-week intensive program designed to give Sanpete County youth a full production experience while building life skills through the performing arts. The nonprofit organization states that it provides high-quality theatrical experiences for residents of Sanpete County, with a special emphasis on youth…
Gunnison Valley High School was packed with students from all corners of the county as four local high schools came together for the 10th annual Spirit Bowl, known as the Clash of Colors. GVHS claimed the coveted Golden Shovel trophy this year. Students from North Sanpete, Manti, Gunnison Valley, and North Sevier filled the gym…
SPRING CITY — Spring City will resume its community concert series Friday, Feb. 20, with a 7 p.m. performance in the ballroom of the Spring City Community Center, 45 South 100 East. The opening concert will feature tenor Brian Stucki, a Spring City resident, along with several of his vocal students from Snow College. Tickets…
MT. PLEASANT — Second-seeded North Sanpete wasted no time taking control Saturday afternoon, overwhelming No. 15 Logan 85-24 in the first round of the 3A state tournament at North Sanpete High School. The Hawks jumped out to a 30-2 lead after the first quarter and never let up, building a 55-11 advantage by halftime. North…