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MANTI—The Sanpete County Commission has taken the first steps toward raising property taxes in order to generate just under $965,000 in additional revenue for employee compensation. Under Sanpete County’s proposed 2027 property tax increase, the county portion of taxes on a $440,000 residence would rise by $71.49 annually, while a business valued at $440,000 would see an additional $129.99.
EPHRAIM, Sanpete County — Workers at a local warehouse are cutting open large bags of seed, emptying them into a mixer and then preparing custom blends that will eventually be spread across landscapes throughout Utah. It's a process that might seem simple, but every little seed has a big purpose.
The Duchesne County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 4, 2026, regarding a proposed industrial use for an above-ground storage tank facility for SM Energy. The hearing will focus on a parcel located west of Roosevelt.
CENTERFIELD — The Beck family says a combination of really bad factors all lent to what is turning out to be a horrible pumpkin season for them and other growers around Sanpete County. Dave Beck, who has been running Beck Family Farms for 35 years, says it's the worst he's seen.
Hundreds of third graders across Sanpete County will receive their own dictionaries this month, thanks to the newly chartered Rotary Club of Sanpete County and a summer-long fundraising raffle. Third-grade students at Manti Elementary School display their new dictionaries during an Oct.
An aerial view of the Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center in Mt. Pleasant shows the facility's indoor and outdoor arenas, horse trailers and competition grounds. The Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area (MPNHA) helped advance 10 community projects throughout Sanpete County during fiscal year 2026, including work at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Equestrian Center in Mt.
The Sanpete County Special Service District #2 (Fire) Board is scheduled to hold a regular board meeting on Oct. 12. The meeting will take place at the Ephraim City Fire Station.
OGDEN — The former director of victims services in Cache County, a long-time county employee, has been charged with communications fraud for allegedly misrepresenting her educational background. The Utah County Attorney's Office investigated the matter, formally charging Terryl Lee Warner of Hyrum with communications fraud, a second-degree felony, on Oct. 20.
The "Gear Up For School" event, hosted by Tabitha's Way, provided school-aged children with backpacks filled with supplies during an event held on August 1, 2026.
It was standing room only, with some attendees forced fill hallway corridors, as the Price City Council convened on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The reason for the packed house? A presentation from Valar Atomics to answer questions presented by the body.
There’s typically a motto created for every Olympic and Paralympic Games that’s intended to succinctly express how organizers want the world to experience the multibillion-dollar international sporting event. At the last Games held in February in Milan Cortina, Italy, the motto was “IT’s Your Vibe,” with the letters “IT” representing the host country.
East Sandy Elementary has been named one of Utah’s best elementary schools according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The school is part of a larger group of Canyons School District institutions recognized for high academic performance.
Missy Key will become the first woman President and CEO of America First Credit Union when she assumes the role in March. Key has spent 38 years with the institution, most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.