Preservation of the Hills and Valleys we call Home
Dan Abeyta is an expert in his field, but is quick to tell you all of the other departments, specialists and friends that work together to protect our natural resources.
Dan Abeyta is an expert in his field, but is quick to tell you all of the other departments, specialists and friends that work together to protect our natural resources.

With the ever changing landscapes and the need to continually grow and progress in some metropolitan cities in Utah, it’s nice to know that some counties and cities still appreciate the small, down-home feeling that their parents and grandparents appreciated 50 years ago.In these smaller rural towns, cities, and counties, the number one export isn’t fruits, vegetables, alfalfa, or even an item that can be purchased, its greatest export are its residents.

February 24, 2024 - As the Change Healthcare outage affecting pharmacy prescription information is expected to linger into next week, Utah Medicaid is taking the unprecedented step of personally calling 17,000 Medicaid members who are on high-risk or life-sustaining medication.Around 200 staff from the Medicaid team within the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Utah Department of Workforce Services will be contacting Medicaid members who are due for a refill of high-risk medication in the next 7 days, or March 2.“We didn’t cause the problem, but we are owning a solution,” said Tracy Gruber, executive director of DHHS.

by Jeff RaisorContributing Writer The Richfield High School girls basketball team earned one last championship under retiring legendary coach Marc Peterson. The last page of… Login to continue reading Login…

“The fresh paint, new carpet and bookshelves will certainly provide a comfortable environment for readers of all ages.” commented Elaine Street.
February 22,2024 - On Wednesday, February 21, Optum (Change Healthcare), which operates as the Utah Medicaid pharmacy vendor for members whose prescriptions are paid directly by Medicaid (known as fee for service), reported they were experiencing a cyber security issue on their systems.

Over 500 students from all over the Southern Utah area descended on the Career & Internship Fair – Public Lands Employment Day event.
