Utah (KUTV) — A group of teens and a man jumped into action to stop a shoplifter in Hyrum The Cache County Sheriff said a juvenile stole a box of cigars from the Chevron in Hyrum and ran away but the group of teenagers along with a man at the gas station chased and held him down until law enforcement could arrive A Chevron employee told 2News they noticed the juvenile acting suspicious As soon they were occupied by something else an employee said the thief started running west on 800 East A group of teenagers and a man fueling his truck at the gas station started chasing after him 2News was told they caught up with him right outside a church and right in front of Larry Stout’s house “On that little green patch in front of the church there is where they were gathered,” Stout pointed out to 2news Stout didn’t see anything until the sheriff’s had already gotten there Officials said the suspect threatened the people holding him down and that of the teenagers got an “abrasion” during the incident The boy accused of the stealing was taken into custody “We saw one young man being handcuffed and being put into one of the sheriff’s vehicles,” Stout said and he commended the teenagers for stepping in “Kudos for the young people there,” he said 2News asked former deputy police chief Chris Betram how law enforcement agencies feel about citizens helping during crime “It depends on the law enforcement agency,” Bertram said Bertram said some agencies welcome the help while others prefer people to be “good witnesses.” but don’t put yourself in harm’s way,” Bertram said Bertram believes community policing means involving the community but said people should still be careful about how and when they choose to get involved He said if you don’t know all the facts of what’s going on and you get it wrong it could lead to you getting in trouble or even hurt “Be cautious if you’re that third party that is stepping in,” he said The Hyrum Chevron sent 2News a statement about the incident: extends its heartfelt gratitude to the brave citizens who intervened to prevent a shoplifting incident at our store today Thanks to the quick thinking and courage of these community members a clear message was sent that our community stands together against theft We deeply appreciate their support and for embodying the spirit of unity that makes Hyrum so special we remain committed to serving our community with quality products and exceptional service We are cooperating fully with local authorities to ensure justice is served to prevent future incidents.” Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application CLICK HERE TO WATCH FUNERAL LIVESTREAM Dixie Leishman Clawson was filled with light She was pint-sized but woke up every day to give the earth a spin and her sparkling eyes danced when she spoke She looked for the best in everyone and left a trail of happiness wherever she went This world won’t be the same without her Heaven gained an angel as she ran into the loving arms of her sweetheart A beautiful baby with blue eyes and dark hair she spent her early years playing with siblings and cousins in the river bottoms where she served as a Sparta Pep Club Officer played the trumpet in the school band (also serving as band secretary) where their eyes met across the dance floor They danced their way through high school and were engaged before Gary left on a two-year LDS mission and Latisha—joined their “happily ever after.” and swing her around while she laughed and squealed You smell like the barn!” But he just smiled and kissed her anyway We always knew that they adored each other sometimes running to town multiple times a day for tractor parts You always knew it was lunchtime when her white truck came rolling down the dirt road When the grandkids were old enough to help Grandma was still driving that white truck down the dirt road to feed them lunch They were members of the Hyrum Saddle Club and made happy memories with their friends exploring the beautiful mountains of Cache Valley Mom’s greatest joy was being a mother She was always up before the crack of dawn—dressed and breakfast on the table before we headed to school awards ceremony and graduation—her eyes filled with pride She encouraged us through our disappointments too teaching us to stay positive when our team lost She taught us how to cook and preserve food—bottling peaches Sundays were filled with the aroma of roast beef She always microwaved Dad’s ice cream for 20 seconds—just the way he liked it Dad would joke with the server and ask if Mom could cook his meal because she was the best cook in the whole wide world She’d blush—but we all knew it was true Mom taught us to enjoy life’s simple joys—She loved cookouts on warm summer nights and camping up Blacksmith Fork by the river she would bundle us up to go sleigh riding down Hooker’s Hill or help tie our sleds behind the tractor with all the neighborhood kids in tow Mom always had hot chocolate and homemade treats waiting when we came back We would snuggle on her bed in the evenings and sing while she strummed her ukulele and sitting around the campfire are cherished memories she continued the traditions with the grandkids There was always plenty of happiness and a little bit of chaos with all those little ones running around She served quietly cooking meals for the sick delivering pies to make someone’s day a little brighter and taking heart-shaped cakes to the elderly on Valentine’s Day She truly loved everyone and saw them through Christlike eyes and a pure heart Dixie was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints She served faithfully in many roles—Primary Secretary She and Gary served in the Logan Temple presidency with Elder Von J Featherstone and later served an LDS mission to Palmyra Dixie loved to study the gospel and graduated from Utah State University LDS Institute in 1998 Many lives were touched by her service and love Dixie also enjoyed serving in the community in various capacities—seven years on the County Planning and Zoning Board eight years as president of the Cache County Dairy Wives Association and 25 years on the Hyrum City Pageant Committee Dixie received the Hyrum City Community Service Award and was named Civic Mother of the Year by the Hyrum Chapter of American Mothers Mom and Dad traveled across the United States and around the world They cherished those fun experiences and memories but their favorite place was always back home Mom also had her fair share of trials facing each one with grit and grace optimism and a belief that things would somehow work out and we will just have to make the best of it.” She chose joy We are all better for knowing our beautiful mother She has left her handprint forever on our hearts She is survived by her six children: Michael Gary (Barbara) of Hyrum; Shauna Applegarth (Mark) of Omaha NE; Maria Nielsen (Clayton) of Hyrum; Linda Crockett (Craig) of Hyde Park; Jared (Tina) of Hyrum; and Latisha Hardy (Chad) of Brigham City; foster son Perry Willson (Irene) of Crystal New Mexico; 23 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; Brothers Reed (Lois) Leishman Seldon (Susan) Leishman; sister Annette (Lamar) Leishman; Brothers-in-law She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Arlene and Nedra; brother Joseph; and granddaughter from 10:30–11:30 AM at the Hyrum Utah Stake Center Funeral services will follow at 12:00 noon at the Hyrum Utah Stake Center Interment will be in the Hyrum City Cemetery Our family extends heartfelt thanks to Maple Springs for their loving care of Mom this past year Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.allenmortuaries.net Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Click to watch This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation has awarded a contract valued at $115 million to Ames Federal to replace a Hyrum Dam spillway in Cache County, Utah. According to an award notice posted on SAM.gov Friday the company will remove the existing and build a new spillway for the 1930s-era facility.  Work on the contract will cover the dam’s water The company will remove and control water at the affected site install new inverted siphons for irrigation canals and build a new reinforced concrete spillway.  The contract was awarded following a competitive acquisition process The Interior Department serves as the contracting activity Constructed in the 1930s, the Hyrum Dam diverts water from the Little Bear River to serve 6,800 acres of privately owned and cultivated project lands.  Ames Federal is a new business unit under Ames Construction. It was established in August 2024 to capture opportunities within the federal government market General Services Administration and Bureau of Reclamation Brandon Evans who has been with Ames Construction since 1991 leads Ames Federal as senior vice president The premier source of breaking business news for the government contracting industry to-the-point stories of the most significant contract awards M&A activities and financial results of the sector’s most notable players GovCon Wire is always on top of the most recent contracting sector activity and is updated in real time as the news breaks Important URLs: About us – Government Contracting FAQ – Guest Contributions – 2024 Events Serving the hydro power and dam construction industries since 1949 The US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) has awarded a $115.9 million construction contract to AMES Federal Contracting Group of Burnsville for the replacement of the spillway at Hyrum Dam in northern Utah Hyrum Dam, constructed in 1935 on the Little Bear River, stores water in Hyrum Reservoir for irrigation and municipal use. The 90-year-old concrete spillway is approximately 1,100ft long and includes a stilling basin at its base with walls ranging between 11 and 19ft high “The spillway at Hyrum Dam is used every year to release excess water downstream and though continuous maintenance has occurred on the spillway since its construction the 90-year-old structure is in need of replacement,” said Wayne Pullan Upper Colorado Basin Regional Director for USBR Construction is scheduled to begin later this year USBR has started work to replace the dam’s original 24-inch outlet works piping with 36-inch piping The upgrade will increase the outlet’s discharge capacity from 50 to 200 cubic feet per second Reclamation will continue to take every precaution at Hyrum Dam,” said Rick Baxter “That includes our current work to expand the size of the dam’s outlet works so more water can be conveyed through the outlet and alleviate additional stress on the existing spillway until a new one is built.” USBR has conducted regular maintenance and limited releases through the aging spillway agency staff have performed around-the-clock monitoring and staged equipment nearby in case emergency repairs were needed The South Cache Water Users Association is responsible for operating and maintaining the dam. The construction contract follows years of coordination between USBR and its partners. A Finding of No Significant Impact for the project’s environmental assessment was issued in January 2024 Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the Progressive Media network © Business Trade Media International Limited Kissi (left) at the career center with his friends Every semester one to three students are awarded the Hyrum Smith Award The award honors people who demonstrate qualities may not always be in the spotlight but consistently serve and uplift those around them Nominations come from faculty and students they nominate students that demonstrate the qualities of the award The award is given to one to three students every semester This semester the winners are Austin Stewart The award is presented to recipients on graduation day Winning the award is a symbol of serving your fellow students and supporting them The award reminds the winners to keep serving and supporting the people around them “I am honored to be recognized as someone who resembles Hyrum Smith,” said Archibald “This helps validate the seemingly small acts of service I have done over the past few years and encourages me to keep my integrity and look for more ways to help others.” Each of the winners participated in different ways to help support their peers “I’ve gone to several of the business and finance 100 classes to introduce supply chain as a major I talk about my journey and my experiences,” said Stewart The winners of the award plan to keep supporting those around them throughout the rest of their time at school and as they transition to their careers especially those who may be going through challenges,” said Kissi “Whether it's offering guidance or just being there for someone I want to continue being a force for good.” (FILE) - The Cache County Sheriff's Office logo on a patrol car BY CARLYSLE PRICE SALT LAKE CITY – A group of teenagers chased down and captured a juvenile suspected of stealing cigars from a gas station in Hyrum Tuesday The Cache County Sheriff’s Office said at approximately 12:28 p.m. deputies received a report that a “juvenile male had stolen a box of cigars from behind the counter and fled the store on foot toward a nearby neighborhood.” A gas station employee reportedly followed the juvenile outside and told other people in the area and a man who was getting fuel at the gas station began to follow the suspect in his truck “The suspect initially stopped near a fence but then jumped over it in an attempt to escape,” deputies said The group of teenagers reportedly followed and eventually caught him until deputies arrived at 12:40 p.m the suspect reportedly made threats toward the individuals holding him down and one of the teens received minor abrasions during the struggle,” a release said The juvenile was reportedly taken into custody Irene Nielsen passed away peacefully on December 22 2024 after a long battle with a brain tumor 1953 to Darwin and Elsie (Sharp) Rawlings in Preston Idaho later moving to Logan and graduating from Logan High School Irene and Dallan recently celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary They have fond memories of traveling and camping with their friends and family Irene worked at Schreiber Foods for 37 years She is an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Her favorite calling was serving in the Young Women’s program Irene has always been the life of the party Whether it was with her club friends and their monthly Bunco parties or her work friends and their craft parties or spending time with her Ward friends especially the youth Irene always looked forward to her sister’s lunches and celebrating birthdays and holidays with her family Irene loved going to her grandchildren’s events She spent countless hours watching soccer games 8 grandchildren and countless other family members and friends who will miss her dearly The family would like to thank the wonderful people at Blacksmith Fork Assisted Living for their special care Funeral and viewing services will be held at Allen Mortuaries 34 East Center Street Logan Funeral services will be held Monday December 30 Interment will be in the Hyrum Cemetery.  2025 with his wife at his side in the Memory Care Unit at Sunshine Terrace after enduring a long battle with dementia 1951 to Adlin Lamar Huish and Wanda Myrtle Dunn “Lin" was a kind and gentle man with a sense of humor and with many varied interests and aspirations He had a ready smile and was optimistic and thought the best of others especially with his sisters when he was younger and later with his grandchildren He graduated from Granada Hills High School and later pursued higher education from Pierce College and ultimately received his PhD from Columbia Pacific University in Health and Human Services He was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the New Zealand South mission from 1971-1973 Before and after his mission he was active in the Young Adult and Institute Programs It was through the young adult program in the Hyrum Stake that he met Celia Ann Leavenworth They were married in the Logan Temple on March 7 1975 and celebrated their 50th anniversary just five days before his passing Together they made a loving home and welcomed six children into their family Lin was a loving husband and a devoted father Lin was a licensed marriage and family therapist for more than 32 years and also worked for Church Welfare Services for 26 years as a Rehabilitation manager for the Portland and Logan Deseret Industries and later as the Employment Manager in the Logan He enjoyed serving in the Church as Elder's Quorum president Sunday School and Young Men's president Scout Committee Chairman and High Priest Group leader Lin and Celia were privileged to serve a church service mission for the Hyrum Seminary special needs students Lin had many varied interests including obtaining his pilot license while in his teens continuing his education with martial art classes learning sign language and playing the guitar He enjoyed attending Know Your Religion classes and BYU Education Week and he attended various seminars and conferences going on vacations and guided tours to Church history sites He loved taking his children to science museums Marie (Keaton) Gifford and 20 grandchildren; his step mother A viewing will be held Monday evening at Allen-Hall Funeral Home at 34 E Center Street in Logan with a viewing prior to the service at 10:00 a.m at the Blacksmith Fork Ward Chapel 176 S He will be laid to rest in the Hyrum City Cemetery The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff in the memory care unit at Sunshine Terrace and Dr and the hospice team at Sunshine Cares for their love They brought comfort and relief during a difficult illness and we'll be forever grateful for each one who played a part in his care Grace Bankhead Smith entered this world on October 16 She peacefully passed from this life on November 14 Grace was born to William and Elizabeth Bailey Bankhead attending local schools and graduating from South Cache High School in 1954 After graduation she met the love of her life and together they raised a family that would be her pride and joy.  From their union came five children: Rose (Boyd) Nielson leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion Grace was known for her hands-on talents and creative spirit Her skills touched the hearts of everyone who received her handmade gifts Grace was also an active member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) She was a deeply devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Grace was a woman of routine and reliability ensuring that dinner was on the table by 5:00 p.m tending to their plants and nurturing their home with love and care.  and several beloved family members: son-in-law David Earley grandsons Jeremy Jay Hillyard and David Jay Johnson and great-granddaughter Kyleigh Maline Ruedas.  and simple but profound love for life will deeply be missed by all who knew her.  Graveside services to celebrate Grace’s life will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday at the Hyrum City Cemetery on 525 E Main St The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Atlas Home Care and Hospice and a special note of appreciation to Grace’s great-granddaughter Breanna Poulsen for her loving care and compassion The family is also deeply grateful for the support of her CNA Sidney who spent countless hours offering loving care and tenderness to Grace in her final days.  Grace’s life was a testament to love and though she has left this earthly realm her legacy will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.  Memories and condolences may be shared and expressed at www.allenmortuaries.com.  (Summit Sotheby's International Realty) This Cache Valley home Hyrum • The “Happiest Place on Earth” is the inspiration behind the “Biggest Home in Utah.” Yes, this Disney-themed mansion features “Swiss Family Robinson” rooms a full replica of the theme park’s Tiki Room a still-to-be-finished pool and a dining room for 42 people (Summit Sotheby's International Realty) The largest home in Utah features multiple Disney-themed areas including a full replica of the theme park's Tiki Room You may have thought that the largest house in Utah was the 50,000-square-foot-or-so behemoth in Springville’s Hobble Creek Canyon But Kerry Oman, an associate broker for Summit Sotheby’s International Realty who is the listing agent for both properties, said the Cache County colossus outsizes it by more than 20,000 square feet. “I’m not aware of anything that I’ve ever seen,” Oman said, “that’s certainly bigger than that.” The Mickey-motivated mansion near 200 East and 7000 South in Hyrum actually has two structures: • A five-level main house, which, besides that mammoth dining room and enough bedrooms and bathrooms to host the Kennedy clan, also boasts two bunk rooms and multiple greeting areas. • An incomplete pool barn, which will sport that gargantuan garage, along with an indoor swimming pool, exercise room and an open event-space area. Because a 140-foot-long tunnel connects the two buildings, Oman said, the structures, sitting on more than 150 acres, count as one home — reportedly making it the bulkiest in the state. (Summit Sotheby's International Realty) The Hyrum features two structures with a connecting tunnel. The property, he said, was designed to be a family gathering place for an unidentified Cache Valley resident with long ties to the Hyrum area. “It could certainly create some fun things for grandkids,” he added. “That’s what he [the client] was trying to do.” Oman said the home would make for an ideal family or corporate retreat — for a Disney-devoted buyer with deep pockets. “It’s just time,” he said, “to turn it over to somebody else to make it their dream property.” For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune TO WATCH THE LIVE BROADCAST OF THE FUNERAL CLICK HERE we announce the passing of Hyrum Paul Gibbons who returned to his heavenly home on the evening of July 13 following a tragic mountain biking accident while on a trip in Whistler left an indelible mark on all who were fortunate to know him he was admired and revered by loved ones and acquaintances alike.  Learning the value of hard work and discipline at an early age he developed into an amiable young man of strong character with an aptitude for learning After graduating from Sky View High School where he participated in student council and many other extra-curricular activities Paul went on to serve a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Minnesota.  where he graduated with a Master’s Degree in Accounting It was there that he met and married Arla Winkel Paul started his long and successful career as a CPA Paul was admired for his charisma and touched countless lives.  Paul constantly looked for ways to provide opportunities and benefit those around him He played a pivotal role in founding Cache Trails Alliance a non-profit organization aimed at enhancing local trails He also founded Tag Lending LLC to provide job and investment opportunities.  Paul’s life was guided by his passions his greatest joys came from spending time with his family The family has requested that flowers not be purchased and sent to the funeral service for those wishing to make a meaningful contribution donations can be made to the Paul Gibbons Memorial Fund using the link below as well as the QR at the bottom of the obituary This fund will be used to construct one or more enduring tributes in Paul’s name such as a park bench along one of Paul’s favorite biking trails @Paul-Gibbons-Memorial-Fundvenmo.com/Paul-Gibbons-Memorial-Fund  from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM in the Elk Ridge Ward Chapel (1650 E 2600 N A funeral service for Paul will be held at 4:00 PM on the same day at the same location The interment will take place at the North Logan Memorial Park directly after the services Funeral services will be broadcast live at www.allenmortuaries.com there will be a mixed procession following Paul’s casket from the chapel to the burial site For those family members and friends who wish to “Ride With Paul” please bring your bike and join us for the 1-mile journey.* Memories and condolences may be shared and expressed at www.allenmortuaries.com CLICK HERE TO JOIN FUNERAL LIVESTREAM It is with heavy hearts that we are saddened by the passing of our beloved Wife Surrounded by her family in her home in Hyrum she stepped back through the veil and out of her suffering and mortal pains There will be a huge void in the lives of all those who had the opportunity to know her.  1955 to John Maughan Kerr and Donna Wyatt Kerr of Wellsville They were sealed as a family in the Logan Temple in 1993 There the two of them raised four awesome children As a mom Janet invested all her time and energy in making sure her children were raised in a loving home They were taught to be an asset to society deeds and always stressed to them “hoe to the end of the row” Her life was dedicated to be everyones friend She lived to lift people up and was always a firm believer in love and honor “It is easier to drag someone down than it is to lift them up She was always making people feel important in her life no matter what walk of life they came from She would always make you feel better about yourself and your challenges when you walked away Janet lived by the the saying “You can always catch more flies with honey than you can vinegar “.  Janet leaves behind her husband Kevin and her four children and their spouses Amanda (Dan) Jeffrey and 17 grandchildren that she truly adored and loved dearly Janet was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme Brain Cancer in the fall of 2022 Janet worked many years as a medical assistant Radiation and Chemotherapy is what comes with cancer and Janet met the challenge She would take the victories and defeats equally getting comfortable with discomfort and continually accepting loss as a teacher With a valiant heart and a strong spirit she fought for every breath to the end of her mortal life Our lives are more meaningful because of Janet Her legacy of being an advocate for love and compassion for others will live on in all who associated with her in this life.  We would like to thank her team of doctors and nurses at the Huntsman Cancer Center and the Gossner Cancer Center the CNAs and the medical team at Aegis Home Health.  A funeral service will take place for Janet on Monday at 12:00 PM with a viewing prior to the funeral service from 10:30-11:30 AM at the Hyrum 13th Ward 95 N An additional viewing will be held Sunday evening from 6-8 PM at Allen-Hall Mortuary 34 E The funeral service will be livestreamed and can be viewed via the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92810979507 HD Video Download In the wake of massive victories by Donald Trump and Republicans here's a question worth asking: What does today's GOP really stand for Longstanding support for free trade and overseas wars seems to have been replaced with tariffs and non-interventionism They argue that the way we talk about the political spectrum misleads and confuses us because it reduces complex special-interest coalitions to one or two issues that really aren't representative of what the parties actually stand for they say that the next four years will be as fractious within the GOP (and the Democratic Party too) as the last four Nick Gillespie is an editor at large at Reason and host of The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" He was the 7th of 8 children born to Jesse N Boyd spent his early years growing up in Providence attending Providence Elementary School and graduating from South Cache High School where he rode the train daily from Providence to Hyrum herding the cows for a local farmer down the dirt road he enrolled at Utah State University and graduated in 1957.  Boyd married Carolyn Nielsen on December 27 1951 in the Logan LDS Temple while he was home on leave from the Navy The couple spent the following years traveling living in Florida and California before returning to Utah They had two children; Randall Wayne and Catherine Lynn.  Idaho teaching English at Malad High School the family moved back to Cache Valley where he spent the next 28 years teaching English and History in the Cache County School District he helped implement the Title One Reading Program which is still being used in local schools today He retired from teaching in 1988 at the age of 58.  Boyd was a member of the Cache Sheriff's Posse and the Hyrum Saddle Club for many years and riding them for many hours of his life He looked forward to driving the cattle to the canyon every spring and rounding them up again every fall He once took a horse ride all the way to Yellowstone National Park Boyd was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints all his life and held many callings in his younger years He enjoyed visiting with home teachers and also enjoyed working with the youth in mutual callings.  Boyd spent his retired years being a grandpa to his four grandchildren and then later ‘grandpa next door’ to his great grandchildren Every summer night was spent playing badminton in his yard until it was too dark to see the birdie never EVER missing that famous Preston Night Rodeo Grandpa was at every sporting and school event he could be at for us There is no better grandpa than the one we got Boyd was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Carolyn Nielsen Jensen; his parents; sisters June Low Boyd is survived by his daughter & son in law Cathy & Doug Leatham; grandchildren Jessica & Kevin Johnson Greenlee; 13 great grandchildren: Kaden & Kaylynn Madison and Hudson Greenlee; son Randall (Melanie) Jense; brother Dennis (Lorna) Jensen and many nieces and nephews.  The family would like to thank Buffy Rose and the staff at Blacksmith Fork Assisted living in Hyrum for their loving care and patience with Boyd the last 9 months We grandchildren would also like to thank our parents Cathy & Doug for the selfless loving care they’ve provided both of our grandparents over the years but especially the care they’ve given Boyd over the last few years.  Graveside services will be held at noon on Friday A viewing will be held at Allen Hall Mortuary Logan that same morning from 10:30-11:30 am prior to the graveside service.  IDAHO FALLS — Idahoans will head to the polls next month and decide whether the election system in Idaho should be overhauled Proposition 1 is a ballot initiative that would abolish Idaho’s party primary elections and create nonpartisan top-four primary elections These would be open to all candidates and voters RELATED | Prop 1 would transform Idaho elections RELATED | Idaho House GOP opposes Prop 1 ballot initiative, may repeal or amend it if voters pass it RELATED | Why Frank VanderSloot says you should vote ‘no’ on Proposition 1 The proposition would also create ranked-choice voting in the general election patrons would vote for their favorite candidate and have the option of ranking the remaining candidates in order of preference – second choice If no candidate receives over 50% of votes the candidate who receives the fewest votes is eliminated Their votes are transferred to the voter’s next highest-ranked remaining active candidate The process continues until there are two candidates remaining and the candidate with the most votes is elected the winner a precinct committeeman with the Madison County Republican Party sat down with EastIdahoNews.com to explain why he supports the proposition and believes it’s a good idea for Idaho Watch our interview with Erickson in the player above SUBMIT A CORRECTION We hope you appreciated this story.  A small team of local journalists runs EastIdahoNews.com – not a big business or corporation Our stories are produced to inform and serve the public We don't have a paywall or require a subscription to use EastIdahoNews.com but there is a cost associated with bringing you stories every day Please consider supporting us just once for $1 or contribute a little more monthly or annually We sincerely appreciate your consideration © 2015 - 2025 EastIdahoNews.com LLC The “Happiest Place on Earth” is the inspiration behind the “Biggest Home in Utah.” This Disney-themed mansion features “Swiss Family Robinson” rooms It’s right here in Cache Valley and can be yours for a cool $35 million But Kerry Oman, an associate broker for Summit Sotheby’s International Realty who is the listing agent for both properties says the Cache County colossus outsizes it by more than 20,000 square feet “I’m not aware of anything that I’ve ever seen,” Oman said The Mickey-motivated mansion near 200 East and 7000 South in Hyrum actually boasts two structures: A main house — with five levels and a dining room that seats 42 people — and an incomplete pool barn 16-car garage and an open event-space area Because a 140-foot-long tunnel connects the two buildings count as one home — making it the bulkiest in the state was designed to be a family gathering place for an unidentified Cache Valley resident with long ties to the Hyrum area “It could certainly create some fun things for grandkids,” he said “That’s what he [the client] was trying to do.” Oman said the home would make for an ideal family or corporate retreat.  “to turn it over to somebody else to make it their dream property.” stands on the third-place podium in Italy for snowshoeing at the Winter Games TORINO, Italy—Hyrum Palmer of the Special Olympics of Utah (SOUT) won the bronze medal in the 800-meter snowshoeing division at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Torino It’s an incredible achievement on the world stage,” wrote SOUT coaches in Italy “Representing Team USA with determination Hyrum is making us all proud,” they added Palmer competes in the 4×100 relay and 400m over the weekend If you’d like to learn how you can donate to SOUT which supports the athletic endeavors of the Park City Mountaineers Team and the Heber City Howlers Team, you can click here.  Check out the fast feet in this global sport video I've lived in Park City for 30 years but right off the 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In this week\u2019s episode of Bookstack, recorded in the week post-U.S. presidential election, host Richard Aldous chats with American historian Hyrum Lewis about his latest book, co-written with his brother Verlan Lewis, The Myth of Left and Right: How the Political Spectrum Misleads and Harms America (Oxford University Press) Follow Persuasion on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube to keep up with our latest articles 20% off for Bookstack listeners! After starting for the majority of his debut season as a Perth Wildcat the recruitment of ex-NBA sharpshooter Dylan Windler saw him become an impact player off the bench The popular New Zealander still made his presence felt in season two with his trademark hustle defensive plays and ability to free up teammates and better others around him The standout performance out his second season in red came against Tasmania JackJumpers on January 12 when he scored a dozen points to go with five rebounds and two assists in a little under 17 minutes While it was his only double-digit points contribution Harris had plenty of eye-catching games on the glass The hard-working forward had three or more rebounds in 11 of his 28 appearances last season including a season-high seven to go with three blocks against Cairns on October He also tallied six against the JackJumpers on October 6 and five in the season-opening win over SEM Phoenix in a strong start to the campaign Injuries to fellow forward Windler and Kristian Doolittle throughout the season saw Harris’ minutes increase at various parts of NBL25 He averaged 10.9 minutes per game last season for a touch under three points and 2.2 rebounds The Utah Wastewater Surveillance System shows high concentrations of COVID-19 in wastewater collected in Logan and Hyrum Levels are currently rising at the Hyrum wastewater treatment plant According to the Center for Disease Control you can use wastewater data as an early warning that levels of infections may be increasing or decreasing in your community According to the National Wastewater Surveillance System wastewater viral activity for COVID-19 is high nationwide with the highest activity in the western states Twenty five of the 34 municipal wastewater facilities across Utah sampled bi-weekly have elevated concentrations of COVID-19 and the trend is increasing in six of sites People with infections such as COVID-19 can expel pieces of the virus into wastewater operators take samples which are tested to detect and report on infections circulating in a community Wastewater monitoring can detect viruses spreading from one person to another within a community earlier than clinical testing and before people who are sick go to their doctor or hospital if you see increased Wastewater Viral Activity Levels of SARS-CoV-2 it might indicate that there is a higher risk of infection According to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services Coronavirus website Utah reported 72 new COVID-19 hospitalizations and four deaths from COVID-19 these numbers don’t accurately illustrate infection levels in the state because of the decrease in overall testing and an increase in the use of at-home test kits Without detailed case counts being reported Utah’s Wastewater Surveillance System is one way people can get a sense of what is happening in their community in terms of COVID-19 to make more informed decisions about their health and actions Utah Wastewater Surveillance System Manager Nathan Lacross said the system’s dashboard can be used by anyone “It’s like checking the weather when you’re preparing for your day,” Lacross said “You can take a look at the data and plan around it.” He suggested it can be used when someone is preparing for a trip or activity to determine if they want to take extra precautions “If someone is especially vulnerable to some of those more severe outcomes from COVID-19 they might consider wearing a mask or avoiding large gatherings when levels are high,” Lacross said wastewater surveillance as a large-scale public health tool to generate usable public health data is mostly a product of the COVID-19 pandemic Utah Department of Health and Human Services Lead Epidemiologist Josh Benton said this wave of summer COVID-19 cases fits the pattern from the last few years “The country as a whole has been seeing a spike and that seems to be the new trend,” Benton said “We’ll have a big wave in the winter and then a smaller wave in the summer.” He said one reason for the increase is the most prevalent virus variant right now is a little better at evading any immunity people have built up from vaccinations or previous infection He said most people that got the vaccine likely got it last fall Another factor is people traveling more in the summer and gathering indoors in the air conditioning to get out of the heat Benton said infection levels are still slowly increasing and it is hard to know when it will go back down “When virus levels in wastewater start going down you can expect hospitalizations and more severe indicators to decrease a couple weeks later,” Benton said He recommended everyone practice good respiratory hygiene like covering coughs and sneezes and staying home from work and school if they are sick even if they haven’t tested positive for COVID He said it is up to individuals if they want to wear a mask and limit group activities indoors He recommended people consider their individual risk and their local area when considering how to protect themselves “I would definitely caution anyone that’s a little bit older or immunocompromised or anything that could make them more vulnerable to take different steps to protect themselves than everyone else,” Benton said He said the CDC is expecting a new vaccine formula to become available this fall that should protect better against the current variants and suggested keeping a lookout for updates on vaccine recommendations Gayle Hardman passed away peacefully in her home in Hyrum Utah on June 30 Gayle was born in a shack by the railroad tracks in Dayton Oregon to Edd Carl and Mabel Ennis Bond Hardman She was their second daughter but JoAnn only lived a couple months so Gayle was an only child for about 10 years when her brother David was born Gayle graduated from Yamhill-Carlton High School a year early at 17 Cathie (Ron) Thayer of Yuma AZ and Christi Bachmann deceased.  She and Richard divorced and she later married Artemas "Leon" DeHart from Columbia City OR and they were sealed in the Portland Oregon Temple After Leon passed she married Daniel Vincent Topel who preceded her in death on June 12 Gayle was an independent woman who started working at 3 years old on the farm She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and had a passion for Genealogy prior to joining the church She had fond memories of working as a telephone operator starting on a switchboard prior to automation and was always interested in learning new things She bought and sold rental properties throughout the years Gayle is survived by her brother David Hardman of Cove Orchard OR and Cathie Thayer and grandchildren Bryan Bradburn of OR 2 great grand daughters plus and great grand son on the way and a great great grandson She was preceded in death by all three of her husbands She will be remembered as someone who was always on the go and will be deeply missed July 8th at 12:00 PM at the Hyrum 15th Ward Chapel  A viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 10:30-11:30 AM at the church  Interment will be at the Hyrum City Cemetery Utah (KUTV) — Residents of Hyrum were evacuated from their homes Friday night after authorities responded to a report of what appeared to be military ordnance found on private property Cache County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area on Oct 25 after a resident reported discovering what looked like “old military ordnance” buried in his yard deputies examined the object and confirmed its appearance matched that of military ordnance Nearby homes were evacuated as a public safety precaution Hill Air Force Base’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team responded to the scene and began working to safely remove and dispose of the object around 10 p.m Authorities will provide updates as they become available Leave condolences here  - Eckersell Funeral Home a son to Hyrum Hill Hall and Vera Briggs Hall He attended school in Burton and graduated from Madison High School and attended Ricks College Brent worked at the Ray Pain Elevator in Rexburg EBRS at the Site and he was also the Facilities manager at Ricks College He was on the Burton Cemetery board for 30 years Brent was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many callings including Elders Quorum Presidency Stake Clerk and was a faithful home teacher Brent was very talented fixing lawn mowers and small engines small engines and especially flying with John Bagley He is survived by his daughters Sherri (Alan) Rasmussen 17 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his wife Nola Sellers Hall and his parents Hyrum Hill Hall and Vera Briggs Hall at Eckersell Funeral Home 101 West Main Street Rigby The family will visit with friends Thursday at Eckersell Funeral Home and prior to the service from 9:30-10:45 Burial will follow at the Burton Cemetery 2579 West 2600 South Rexburg Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com