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New Callings In the Manti Temple District Announced

New Callings In the Manti Temple District Announced

The Temple Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced several new callings in the Manti Utah Temple District. The Ephraim and Manti Temple Presidents and Matrons were announced a few months ago, and now the Counselors and Assistants to the Matrons have been called. For […]

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Ephraim theater to be replaced with townhomes

Ephraim theater to be replaced with townhomes

After more than an hour of public discussion, the Ephraim Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 14 to approve the Southtowne Homes Subdivision. The decision came after residents raised concerns about traffic safety, drainage issues, and the future of the long-time Southtowne Theatre on Main Street. The approved […]

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Driver Killed In School Bus Crash Identified

Driver Killed In School Bus Crash Identified

(Ephraim, UT) — A driver killed in a school bus crash near Ephraim has been identified. The collision occurred Friday when a pickup truck struck two buses on U.S. Highway 89. The Utah Highway Patrol says 43-year-old Melvin Beckstead was driving the pickup and was likely fatigued when he swerved […]

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One Dead, 18 Hospitalized After Truck Collides With School Buses

One Dead, 18 Hospitalized After Truck Collides With School Buses

One person is dead and 18 were hospitalized after a crash involving two Wasatch Academy school buses and a pickup truck. The crash occurred Dec. 12 around 8:30 p.m. on US-89 between Ephraim and Mt. Pleasant. According to a press release from the Utah Highway Patrol, “the pickup truck was […]

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President and Matron of the Ephraim Temple Announced

President and Matron of the Ephraim Temple Announced

The first president and matron of the Ephraim Utah Temple have been announced. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Dec. 11, that Thomas and Michelle Bailey of the Ephraim Utah Stake have been called to the positions. In the announcement they shared, “President Bailey is a Sunday […]

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Sanpete, Ephraim and Manti agree on airport partnership

Sanpete, Ephraim and Manti agree on airport partnership

The future of the Sanpete County Regional Airport is secure after a new 20-year interlocal agreement was signed between Sanpete County, Ephraim City, and Manti City. The deal replaces a handshake arrangement that’s been in place since 1941. All three entities will now share equal ownership, costs, and operations of […]

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Sanpete County Attorney’s Home Vandalized

Sanpete County Attorney’s Home Vandalized

Ephraim Police are asking for the public’s help after Sanpete County Attorney Kevin Daniels’ home was vandalized. Police responded around 3:00 a.m. July 16 and found Daniels’ porch on fire and a hate symbol spray-pained on his house. According to Deputy County Attorney Wesley Mangum, Daniels and his family were […]

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Miss Ephraim to take place Saturday

Miss Ephraim to take place Saturday

Six young women will compete for the 2025 Miss Eprhaim crown this Saturday May 17 at 7 p.m. in the Snow College’s Eccles Center. Contestants include, Averee Branham, daughter of Bill and Erin Branham; Kamrie Douglas, daughter of Colton and Melanie Douglas; Lexi Ogden, daughter of Craig and Jana Ogden; […]

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Ephraim hires new city manager

Ephraim hires new city manager

Ephraim City has announced the hiring of Katie Witt as their new city manager. Witt brings a wealth of government experience after serving as the mayor of Kaysville and on the city council in Longmont, Colorado. Witt’s husband Daniel grew up in Ephraim and their family has considered it a […]

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Two Sanpete County cities added to Inland Port Authority

Two Sanpete County cities added to Inland Port Authority

Ephraim and Gunnison were approved by the Utah Inland Port Authority this week to be “Public Infrastructure Districts” under the UIPA umbrella. This partnership could lead to state funding, low-interest borrowing and tax benefits to help new businesses and industries flourish in the two cities.