Historic Stories

New Veterans Memorial celebrated with ribbon cutting in Blanding

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 1:45pm admin

Ribbon cutting of new Veterans memorial in Blanding.

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USU Blanding Celebrates Class of 2026

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 1:43pm admin

USU Blanding graduates gather for commencement ceremony as part of the class of 2026. Courtesy photo

Utah State University Blanding proudly celebrated its class of 2026 on Friday, April 25 as part of USU’s 139th commencement ceremony.

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$152 million project on highways 162 and 262 sees progress

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 1:42pm admin

Crews pave the road as part of the UDOT project along highway 162 and 262. Courtesy photo

Crews continue to make progress on the massive $152 million road project in southeastern San Juan County.

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Mental Health Coalition launches annual event, honors Mark Lyman

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 1:40pm admin

Mark Edward Lyman was honored at the inaugural San Juan County Mental Health Coalition event. Lyman spent years serving the county as a mental health therapist.

The San Juan County Mental Health Coalition officially launched its inaugural event on May 13 at the Arts and Events Center on the Utah State University campus.

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County approves flock camera trial, talks form of governance following admin's resignation

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 1:13pm admin

Members of the commission approved a flock camera trial, looked at home energy rebates and once again discussed the county form of governance for the first time since the resignation of the county

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School Board approves 4.3-percent COLA, approves research project

Tue, 05/26/2026 - 1:10pm admin

Members of the San Juan School Board approved a cost of living adjustment for district staff, approved a funded research project by the CDC and discussed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year at

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Leslie Nina Hyde Kelley April 24, 1957 ~ May 19, 2026

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 5:14pm admin

Leslie Nina Hyde Kelley was born on April 24, 1957 in Salt Lake City, UT the fourth and last child of Edward Gordon and Dona Ruth Hyde.

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Whitehorse gets strong performances at state

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 6:18pm admin

Whitehorse Raider Elam Etsitty crosses the finish line to help the Raiders win their heat in the medley relay. The Raiders time was sixth best at the state meet. Anna Fredericks photo

The Whitehorse boys finished in 12th place at the boys 1A Utah state track and field meet at BYU on May 15-16.

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Cougars compete in state meet at BYU

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 6:04pm admin

Monument Valley's Summer Atene crosses the finish line to win her heat in the 800 meter run. The time was 10th best at the state meet. Anna Fredericks photo

The Monument Valley Cougar small track and field team came to compete at the 1A Utah state track and field meet at BYU on May 15-16.

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Monticello girls third at state meet, boys fourth

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 4:56pm admin

Members of the Monticello 4x400 relay team stand atop the podium after defeating Rich and Valley to win the state title. Buckaroos pictured (left to right): Latalia O’Harra, Lariah O’Harra, Josie Mack, and Alex Marian. Courtesy photo

by David Boyle
News Director
The Monticello girls track and field team finished third at the girls 1A Utah state track and field meet at BYU on May 15-16.

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