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GEORGE—Manti High School choir teacher Doug Knapp was raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and some of his fondest memories of growing up there are trips taken with his high school choir to perform in places such as Boise, Idaho; Portland, Ore.; and Seattle. “I still remember vivid details about those trips my choir went on,” he said, “cool experiences we had, amazing places (where) we sung.”
The Manti City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, to discuss the proposed annexation of J. Gallagher properties into Manti City.
PLEASANT—North Sanpete sheep rancher Carson Jorgensen is helping lead a national push for restrictions on lamb imports, with federal officials nearing a decision that could affect sheep producers across the United States. Pleasant sheep rancher Carson Jorgensen, right, wearing a cowboy hat, attends an Oct.
The language in Amendment B on this year’s ballot seems innocuous enough. “Shall the Utah Constitution be amended to require that citizen-proposed laws that increase taxes compared to existing law be approved by at least 60% of voters, instead of a simple majority?”
FAIRVIEW—Brad Welch, CEO and general manager of Fairview-based Centra Com, has been named to the board of directors of USTelecom, a national trade association representing broadband and telecommunications providers. Centra Com CEO and General Manager Brad Welch stands beside a company service truck and reels of fiber-optic cable.
HERRIMAN—The No. 1 Manti High School girls soccer team came within minutes of capturing a state championship Saturday before No. 2 Ogden rallied for a 2-1 victory at Zions Bank Stadium. Manti High School senior McKinzee Chidester prepares to strike the ball during girls soccer action.
Three Bear Lake High School boys have qualified for the 4A State Cross Country Championships following strong performances at the District 5 meet. The Bear Lake boys and girls teams both secured third-place finishes in the competition.
A side-by-side rollover accident near Strawberry Ridge resulted in three injuries, requiring helicopter assistance for rescue operations. The incident occurred in an area characterized by vast terrain that requires specialized search and rescue expertise.
A top justice in the Utah Supreme Court will retain her seat after the midterm election, despite efforts from some Republicans to encourage Utahns to vote against her. Associate Chief Justice Jill Pohlman, the highest-ranking member of the court since the chief justice resigned earlier this year, is on track to win retention with more than three-quarters of voters supporting her.
A man on supervised release for possession of child pornography was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the same crimes. Johnston Blackhorse, 43, of Aneth, had previously been convicted of possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in 2015.
OREM, Utah (ABC4) — A Utah man currently serving up to life in prison for child sexual abuse has been sentenced to more time in prison in a separate child sexual abuse case. Andrew Thomas Oldroyd, 38, was previously sentenced to 25-years-to-life in prison after sexually abusing a then-12-year-old in West Haven.
The Bountiful Food Pantry is participating in the 2026 Davis County Thanksgiving Turkey Drive to support families facing food insecurity. Community members can donate frozen turkey breasts and traditional side dishes through November 11.
Draper City will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan request for a new office building at the Wadsworth Exchange location. The hearing is scheduled for November 19, 2026.