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GUNNISON—Kyle Merchant, a science teacher at Gunnison Valley Middle School, has been recognized as an Outstanding Middle School Science Teacher by the Utah Science Teaching Association. Gunnison Valley Middle School science teacher Kyle Merchant displays his award from the Utah Science Teaching Association.
GUNNISON—Gunnison Valley Middle School will present the play “Aladdin” Thursday and Friday, Nov. 12 and 13, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. Linkin Murray, portraying Aladdin, and Kinley Graham, portraying Princess Jasmine, perform a magic carpet scene during Gunnison Valley Middle School’s production of “Aladdin.”
MANTI—The Sanpete County Commission gave conditional approval Oct. 20 for a major Gunnison City waterline project, heard updates on a regional fiber-optic network and approved several public safety grants, infrastructure agreements and personnel changes.
GUNNISON—Gunnison Valley High School will present the musical “Newsies” Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5 and 6, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. Cast members of Gunnison Valley High School’s upcoming production of “Newsies” perform “Seize the Day.”
Normal operations have been restored at Utah state prison facilities in Salt Lake City and Gunnison following the lifting of a lockdown enacted Sept. 24. The Utah Department of Corrections announced the full lifting of the lockdown on Oct. 29.
The Utah Department of Corrections lifted a month-long partial lockdown at its facilities that was put in place after an officer as assaulted in late September. The lockdown impacted both the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake and the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison.
GUNNISON, Utah — A proposed expansion of the Central Utah Correctional Facility could bring hundreds of additional beds to the Gunnison prison, but city leaders say the project raises important questions about whether local water and sewer systems can support the growth. The facility opened in 1989 and was designed with room for future expansion.
Orem swept both of its matches on Thursday, October 29, 2026, to advance to the 4A girls volleyball semifinals. The Tigers, the number one seed, defeated Timpanogos and Wasatch at the UCCU Center.
Utah Military Academy has announced several upcoming events and academic requirements for its cadets and families. The updates include details regarding the Veterans Day breakfast, citrus fundraising, and end-of-semester final examination procedures.
The Utah Military Academy newsletter for October 30, 2026, outlines upcoming school events, scholarship opportunities, and administrative reminders for cadets and parents.
Springville High School Esports teams have achieved early victories in Super Smash Bros. competitions. The school's Junior Varsity and Varsity crews have secured wins against Olympus and Crimson Cliffs.
What a day for Springville cross country! Our Girls team powered to a 3rd-place state finish 🥉 — a...
Springville High School released information regarding costume guidelines and an extended lunch schedule for Halloween.