Monticello

Monticello High Prom Court 2026

The Monticello High School Junior Prom Royalty includes: (left to right) First Attendants Zamian Lopez and Shaydin Freestone, Second attendants McKay Nielson and Amelia Henderson, Third attendants (Prince and Princess) Ajay Christiansen and Mabel Mack, and King and Queen Carter Francom and Shelby...

Monticello City prohibits feeding deer and reviews community survey results

Update: The city did not pass an updated fee schedule but did discuss it with the item to be considered for approval in an upcoming meeting. by David Boyle News Director Monticello city council talked about updating fees, reviewed community survey results and prohibited feeding of wild deer at...

Monticello sets highest water rates, makes improvements to park equipment

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council preliminary approved drought level water rates, made plans to improve parks and reviewed fee schedule updates as part of their March 10 meeting. The council unanimously approved stage four secondary water rates effective mid-April...

A number of deer - none this impressive - have taken up residency in Monticello this winter. Dan Davidson photo

Monticello City Council visits with DWR to address resident deer population issues

Members of the Monticello City Council received a clean audit, approved a wastewater plan, and met with state officials to address the resident deer population at their latest meeting. The city council is making plans to address the deer population in town. A dry and warm winter has resulted in a...

Monticello City starts addressing issues relating to dry 2026 winter

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council reviewed needs related to a dry winter, discussed a potential property tax increase, and tabled a fine for a construction project at the February 10 meeting. The council reviewed water concerns, with a staff report stating the...

Monticello working on update to General Plan

By David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council held two meetings over the past two weeks with discussions held on the city’s general plan, a CDBG application and construction projects in town. Members of the Monticello city council held a special meeting on January 20 to begin...

Monticello City updates RV code, approves sidewalk safety project

by David Boyle News Director Monticello City swore-in new members, updated the RV code and approved a bid for sidewalk safety projects at their latest meeting. Members of the Monticello city council began their first meeting of the year with the swearing in of Mayor Kevin Dunn alongside new council...

Louise Jones, Monticello Citizen of the Year, receives annual honor from Nathan Chamberlain. Courtesy photo

Monticello Citizen of Year is Louise Jones

by Sally Jack Contributing Write Louise Jones was recently named Citizen of the Year by the City of Monticello. The award was presented by City Councilman Nathan Chamberlain in behalf of Mayor Bayley Hedglin and the City of Monticello at the annual Christmas band and choir concert at Monticello...

Monticello Gingerbread House Winners

Seventeen businesses participated in the 2025 gingerbread tour including: Monticello Merc True Value, Monticello Library, Unique Creations, Elk Ridge Wellness Center, Blue Mountain Meats, Conoco/Subway, Blue Mountain Foods, Emery Telecom, Utah State University Monticello Campus, Overbite, Desert...

Monticello city approves economic blueprint and talks Main Street traffic

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Monticello City Council approved an economic blueprint, waived additional county building fees and talked Main street traffic at their latest meeting. Members of the Monticello City Council opted to forgo a proposal to place signs limiting engine brakes...