Robert Wayne Staker passed away August 17, 2026, of pancreatic cancer. Born August 25,1946 to Gordon L. Staker and Glenda R. Staker. Rob graduated from North Sanpete High School in 1964, then served a two-year mission in Australia for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He ...

BYU edge and linebackers coach Chad Kauha'aha'a is hesitant to give sophomore Nusi Taumeopeau his flowers quite yet, although it's tough to downplay the Stanford transfer's potential. And it's not just Taumoepeau, although the 6-foot-2, 240 pound former 4-star prospect is definitely a ...

BYU football enters its fourth season in Big 12 Conference play with the rare designation as the favorite in the eyes of more than several, which include conference coaches who were polled by On3 Sports during Big 12 Media Days. So how realistic is the prospect of the Cougars coming out on top ...

            An investigation into a fire that burned the Ephraim building containing the Snow Dragon Chinese Restaurant has found the fire began due to a mechanical failure in the building’s water heater.             A call reporting the fire was received at 1:30 ...

     Here we are deep into the month of August.  As I look at the calendar, it occurs to me once again that there are no holidays in August.    That always strikes me as quite odd.  I know that there are some months which have no legal holidays.  But those months, March, ...

Young fairgoers will once again have the opportunity to learn where their food comes from while having a little fun at this year's Sanpete County Fair. The popular Fun on the Farm exhibit will return to the fairgrounds Aug. 28-29, offering children a hands-on look at agriculture and the ...