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Archaeologists, investigators ask for public’s help; $3,000 reward offered for information on stolen human remains from ancient burial site
The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (TLA) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual or individuals responsible for removing a human skull from a protected ancient burial site in southern Utah. Kanab, UT In January 2025, investigators from the Attorney General’s Office assigned to the Trust Lands Administration became aware of the incident after viewing social media, prompting a search of a site near Kanab. During the extensi
Marla Kennedy
24 minutes ago1 min read
Congresswoman Maloy introduces bill to honor fallen deputy Brian Harris with Glendale PO designation
On December 4, 2025, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (R-UT) introduced legislation to honor the life and service of Deputy Sheriff Brian Harris, a Kane County Deputy who was killed in the line of duty. The bill would officially designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 35 South Main Street in Glendale, Utah, as the “Deputy Sheriff Brian Harris Post Office.” Image via Kane County, Utah “Deputy Brian Harris grew up in this community and spent his career prot
Taylor Bentley
32 minutes ago2 min read
Additional prescribed fires planned for Arizona Strip
To decrease the risk of future wildfires and protect cultural and natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District anticipates initiating two prescribed fire treatments this fall and winter from December through March, as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. The Kanab Creek prescribed fire treatment will take place 20 miles south of Fredonia, Arizona. This treatment is focused on burning invasive vegetation as part of an ongoing ripa
Rachel Carnahan
36 minutes ago2 min read
Bluff guide found deceased
The search for Joseph “Joe” Pachak, a longtime Bluff resident and well-known guide, ended in tragedy December 9 after authorities confirmed he was found deceased in a pond on his property. Joseph Pachak / Courtesy of the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office. Pachak, 75, had been reported missing on Nov. 27 after friends and neighbors realized they had not seen or heard from him for several days. His disappearance prompted a multi-day search effort led by the San Juan County
Don Jennings
40 minutes ago2 min read
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