A 43-year-old woman is in custody in Sanpete County after allegedly admitting to killing her father. Aidan Marisa Woods was booked into the Sanpete County jail following reports that she told someone she had killed Pops, an admission that led deputies to find a body.
On Friday, Sanpete County Sheriff officials were dispatched to 452 N. Highway in response to the investigation. Woods was arrested for investigation of alleged murder.
All proceeds from the auctions will go toward the statue for the Manti Veterans Memorial Friday night auction, August 28th will be during the Demolition Derby Intermission at the Sanpete County Fair. Saturday night auction, August 29th will be during the intermission at the Rodeo at the Sanpete County Fair.
Sanpete County Planning and Zoning Administrator Heidi Sorensen (right) explained to the Sanpete County Commission on Aug. 4 that the county had no ordinance governing data centers. (Greg Knight/Messenger Photo) MANTI—The Sanpete County Commission approved a six-month moratorium on new data center development Tuesday, Aug.
Sanpete County has announced a vacancy for a position on the Planning Commission Board. Interested applicants must reside within Sanpete County and submit applications by August 31, 2026.
The Utah National Guard is deploying UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to assist in firefighting efforts across the state. Crews have utilized 530-gallon buckets to deliver water to various fires in Sanpete and Morgan counties.
The Sanpete County Planning Commission met on July 7, 2026, to discuss a proposed moratorium on data center development and amendments to land use ordinances. The Commission also reviewed agricultural utility requests and land use matrix designations for educational facilities.
The Sanpete County Commission scheduled its second meeting for July 21, 2026. The agenda includes public hearings regarding land use and subdivision ordinance changes, as well as a potential declaration of a local emergency due to flooding.
Tad Calcara & The New Deal Swing Band will perform a free concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The performance is intended to take listeners on a journey through memorable moments in American history.
Salt Lake City has risen to 12th place on Sports Business Journal's 2026 list of the best sports business cities in the United States, a significant jump from its 44th place ranking in 2023. The city's ascent is driven by a surge in professional franchises and massive infrastructure investments, including the Delta Center transformation and a multi-billion dollar mixed-use development on the city's west side.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — It is time for another temple round-up, and this time, a few big milestones have been announced for temples that will be the first in their respective areas. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple and the groundbreaking date for the Vienna Austria Temple.
The Tom Creek Fire currently burning 16 miles southwest of Vernon is estimated at approximately 50 acres. Air tankers and helicopters are droppinh retardant and water, with multiple engine crews on the ground.
Ridgeline High School enters the new football season as the favorite to repeat as the 4A Region 11 champion. The Riverhawks seek to build on a perfect 14-0 campaign from the previous season.
The Emery Spartans lost their season opener 48-13 to the Kanab Cowboys at Snow College on Aug. 14, 2026. Kanab secured the victory with 20 unanswered points in the second half.