by Elaine Baldwin — A new sawmill west of Panguitch is soon to open at the site of the former K&D Forest Products mill which was destroyed by fire last year.

by Abbie Call — Hello Byway readers! This week the high school wrestling teams all compete at state, weather gets warm again, and there are 4 public meetings.

The Byway — In 2023, Preston Winkleman bought the Golden Loop partly as a home for his wife’s yoga practice. They’ve transformed it into a local hub.
The Byway — With Wayne High School done, the school district is beginning work on a new elementary school in Bicknell to replace Loa Elementary.

by Jackson Wright — Panguitch High is excited to begin the second half of the school year with cheer, wrestling, and basketball launching into championships.

The Byway — On January 27, the Garfield County Commissioners voted 2-1 not to rename a county road after President Donald Trump.

The Byway — As Utah’s 2025 legislative session trots along, Southern Utahns might keep an eye on eight bills for water, agriculture, and public lands.

by Abbie Call — Hello Byway readers! This week Garfield has a public hearing to change a road name and ice fishers compete in a derby at Panguitch Lake.

by Abbie Call — Piute’s co-ed cheer team took the championship this year, for the second year in a row. Panguitch took 3rd in All Girls, and Wayne took 5th.

by Braydon Lee — “I’m from sports, / from balls and two wheels. / I’m from the family that’s always there. / (Toys, games,”