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The Utah Department of Corrections is looking at the possibility of adding more than 700 beds at the Central Utah Correctional Facility (CUCF) in Gunnison. But at a recent work meeting, Gunnison City officials raised concerns about how a potential expansion could affect the city's water supply and infrastructure.
Families of inmates at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison are raising concerns about the impact of an ongoing partial lockdown following an assault on a correctional officer in September. The incident occurred on Sept. 24, causing the officer serious injuries.
North Sevier (Salina) beat Gunnison Valley 3-1 in 2A girls volleyball on Thursday, Oct. 15, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
GUNNISON— Gunnison Valley ended a three-game losing streak Friday, Oct. 9, with a 48-0 home victory over North Sevier, powered by three rushing touchdowns from McCoy Coates and a defense that kept the Wolves scoreless. Gunnison Valley quarterback Axton Sorensen releases a pass under pressure from a North Sevier defender during the Bulldogs’ 48-0 home victory.
GUNNISON—Dr. Rylan Anderson, a Gunnison native and graduate of Gunnison Valley High School, has returned to his hometown to practice medicine at Gunnison Valley Family Practice and Wellness. Rylan Anderson Anderson recently joined the medical team after completing his medical education and residency training outside the valley.
GUNNISON—Gunnison City received a $223,366 quote to extend electrical service to the Tarr Canyon Well, far below an engineer's estimate of approximately $800,000, city officials reported at the Oct. 7 city council meeting. City Administrator Dennis Marker said Rocky Mountain Power agreed to cover part of the expense because the extension would also benefit its electrical system.
MORONI—The chief of the North Valley Police Department says a Sept. 30 immigration enforcement operation did not pan out as he expected. In an hour-long recorded interview with the Messenger on Oct. 7, Steve Gray said he had understood some of his officers were going to be participating in training ride-alongs with ICE officers that night.
LOGAN — A 43-year-old Lehi man has been sentenced to jail and probation for selling a stolen trailer with an altered vehicle identification number to a Cache Valley buyer. Wade Lamar Peacock was ordered to serve 65 days in jail and 36 months of probation, and to pay $4,200 in restitution.
No injuries were reported after a house caught on fire. Crews with Unified Fire Authority responded to the fire on 4300 S Marvinwood Drive at approximately 3:40 p.m. on Thursday. The fire started in the garage and extended into the home, UFA said.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a deer. He was riding a Suzuki VL1 motorcycle northbound on SR-13 near milepost 29, just after 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, when the deer ran into the roadway in front of him. He struck the deer before laying the motorcycle down and sliding to a rest on the fog line.
A BYUtv report published October 22 discusses BYU's potential path to the College Football Playoff while the team holds a 6-0 record and a No. 2 ranking. The program also previews the upcoming UCF matchup, men's basketball, and the No. 1 women's cross country team.
Severe weather across Northern and Central Arizona on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, brought heavy hail and high winds to several communities, including Flagstaff, Prescott, and Glendale. While no tornadoes were reported, the storms produced significant hail ranging from quarter-sized to 2 inches in diameter.
The Mapleton City Council met on October 7, 2026, to discuss shipping container regulations, public safety initiatives, and upcoming municipal projects. The session included a work session on container ordinances and the swearing-in of a new fire engineer.