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MORONI—Immigration enforcement activity apparently resumed in Sanpete County on Monday, Nov. 2, with several people describing suspected encounters with federal agents and a local restaurant announcing another temporary closure. A person is escorted toward a vehicle during a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention near the turkey processing plant in Moroni on Nov. 2.
Fountain Green City Library Holiday Boutique—The holiday boutique is taking place at the Fountain Green City Hall. The boutique will start at noon and go until 6 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday, it will open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. There will be one-of-a-kind items, local craftsmen, artists, home décor, and more.
MORONI—What was once a turkey farming operation between Moroni and Fountain Green has become a family-owned medical cannabis cultivation facility employing 31 people and producing thousands of plants each month for Utah’s regulated medical cannabis market. Dragonfly Wellness was among eight companies selected to cultivate medical marijuana after it was legalized in Utah in 2018.
MANTI—Early election returns Tuesday night showed Sanpete County voters narrowly opposing Proposition 11 and Constitutional Amendment B, while Amendment A received considerably stronger support. Unofficial results reported as of 8:59 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, showed 1,992 votes against Proposition 11 and 1,831 in favor.
Sanpete County Commissioners announced a proposed property tax increase for 2027. The increase is intended to fund pay raises for county employees and elected officials to maintain competitiveness with neighboring entities.
Skyline Music Studio is seeking community support to establish free weekly music performances throughout Sanpete County, giving young musicians opportunities to perform before live audiences and develop their skills. Young musicians pose with their instruments in a photo featured on Skyline Music Studio’s GoFundMe campaign.
EPHRAIM—A U.S. Census tract on the west side of Ephraim has been nominated to be a Federal Opportunity Zone, a designation that can give people who invest in businesses in the zone significant federal tax breaks. The zone runs roughly from 100 East west to the Sanpete County Regional Airport.
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.