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New well in Wales faces delay

New well in Wales faces delay

A new water well in Wales facing delays is causing some concern for citizens. Due to issues with the Edmund Well, the town had planned for this new well to provide an additional water source. The new well was originally scheduled to be completed in October of 2020. A shortage […]

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Salt Lake housing prices skyrocketed 31% over the last year

Salt Lake housing prices skyrocketed 31% over the last year

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Home prices around Utah’s capital jumped a staggering 31% over the last year in the latest sign of Utah’s housing crisis. The Salt Lake Tribune reports Wasatch Front real estate agents Thursday decried the dire lack of homes on the market as prices climb and […]

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Utah student with Down syndrome left out, school criticized

Utah student with Down syndrome left out, school criticized

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A middle school cheerleading program in Utah has received criticism after a student with Down syndrome, who was working as the team manager, was excluded from an official team portrait this year. The Salt Lake Tribune reported Wednesday that the Shoreline Junior High School cheerleading […]

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Weather Advisory -Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued June 17 at 12:​53​PM MDT until June 20 at 9:​00​PM MDT by NWS Saltlake …RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT SUNDAY STRONG WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND SCATTERED DRY THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 479, 480, 481, AND 488… * AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather […]

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Structure Fire Close to Ephraim

Structure Fire Close to Ephraim

Just before 10:30 a.m. on June 17 authorities in Sanpete County responded to a structure fire just northeast of Ephraim. Early reports state that the structure used to be a lived in home but was just being used for storage. When authorities arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames […]

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Richfield City to be the Only Municipality in Sevier County to Host a Primary Election

Richfield City to be the Only Municipality in Sevier County to Host a Primary Election

With municipal elections underway it appears that Richfield City will be the only town in Sevier County that will have to host a primary elections this year. They are also one of six towns, including Salina, Annabella, Glenwood, Elsinore and Redomond,  that will have to host an election in November. […]

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Utah lawmakers say no to full fireworks ban, despite drought

Utah lawmakers say no to full fireworks ban, despite drought

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican state leaders are not currently planning to seek an all-out fireworks ban. Senate Majority Leader Evan Vickers tells Fox13 that officials will instead urged to closely follow the restrictions set by the city or town they live in. Republican Governor Spencer Cox has threatened […]

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Utah ‘Real Housewives’ star seeks fraud case dismissal

Utah ‘Real Housewives’ star seeks fraud case dismissal

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Jen Shah and her defense attorneys have asked a federal judge this week to dismiss charges against her in a fraud case because officers allegedly coerced her into waiving her Miranda rights when she was arrested in Utah. […]

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Group killed man for beating pregnant girlfriend, police say

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A group accused of beating a man to death behind a Utah grocery store may have done so because they believed he gave his pregnant girlfriend a black eye. Police say 41-year-old Fred Ortiz was chased down and beaten by a group of at least […]

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Several incumbent mayors not seeking reelection

Five of Sanpete County’s incumbent mayors have decided not to run for reelection this year. Jed Bartholomew form Fayette; Cynthia DeGrey from Spring City; Korey Soper from Manti; Cliff Wheeler from Fairview; and Randall Cox from Sterling will not be running. Incumbent mayors John Scott from Ephraim, Steve Anderson from […]

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