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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.
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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.
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.
The Valley Channel will broadcast its final Game of the Week this Friday, marking the conclusion of a 39-year run. Additionally, Utah State basketball opened its season with a decisive 94-58 victory over Idaho State.
The Portage Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing and meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The meeting will include a public hearing regarding a water ordinance and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
Utah high school football playoffs move into the semifinal and quarterfinal stages, with several classes competing for state championship berths this weekend.
The Lehi City Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Nov. 10, 2026, to address various municipal matters. The agenda includes presentations from PARC grant recipients and discussions regarding code updates and local ordinances.
Sandy Home Animal Care has provided updates regarding several dogs currently in their care. The listings include information on stray and adoptable animals including a Belgian Malinois and a Lab Mix.
BYU has received a No. 9 ranking in the first release of the 2026 College Football Playoff rankings. This marks the third consecutive season the Cougars have earned a top-10 rating in the initial CFP assessments.