Public schools across Utah are set to receive a significant boost in funding for the 2026–27 school year, with local schools in Sevier County among those benefiting from a record-setting distribution through the state’s School LAND Trust program. According to the School and Institutional Trust Funds Office (SITFO), Trust Lands Permanent Funds will distribute $134 million statewide next school year—an increase of nearly 20 percent over last year’s $111 million. The increase reflects strong financial ...

Redmond Town wrapped up a year of infrastructure improvements just before Christmas with the installation of new LED field lights at the town baseball park—marking the completion of a larger lighting project made possible through grant funding. Earlier this year, Redmond applied for and received a $249,999 grant to upgrade street lighting throughout the community. As part of the planning process, town leaders made the decision to incorporate new field lights at the baseball park ...

As Redmond bids farewell to outgoing Mayor Kelly J. Johnson, the community extends its sincere gratitude for his years of dedicated service, steady leadership, and genuine care for the town he has called home his entire life. Mayor Johnson is a lifelong resident of Redmond, with deep family roots woven into the fabric of the community. He was born and raised here, raised his own children here, and now proudly watches his grandchildren grow up ...