Heavy rainfall across southeastern Utah and the Four Corners region has sent a surge of water into Lake Powell, raising the reservoir nearly 11 feet, as of October 25, and providing a welcome, if temporary, boost to one of the Colorado River system’s most important water supplies. An aerial view of Reflection Canyon at Lake Powell showing sandstone formations exposed by declining reservoir levels. Recent October storms raised Lake Powell nearly 11 feet as of October 25, 2026,

Great views, good company and a beautiful morning on the trail! The sun shone on Kanab City’s first Boots on the Ground event as community members joined City Manager Kyler Ludwig and Museums Director Emily Bentley for a morning hike along the K-Hill Trail on Tuesday, October 27. Participants in Kanab City’s first Boots on the Ground event enjoyed a morning hike along the K-Hill Trail on October 27. Photo courtesy of Kanab Museum. Participants enjoyed the beautiful views of K

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A federal judge has rejected the Justice Department’s attempt to obtain Utah’s confidential voter registration records, ruling that federal law does not authorize the demand. The Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City houses the lieutenant governor's office, which oversees Utah elections. A federal judge dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking confidential voter registration records, a ruling federal officials plan to appeal. Photo by Robert Cutt.

Photo courtesy of Brian Crane. For 35 years, cartoonist Brian Crane has found humor in the everyday lives of Earl and Opal Pickles, the retired couple whose gentle bickering and familiar foibles have entertained newspaper readers around the world. Now, with the release of his newest collection, 35 Years of Pickles, Crane is looking back on a career built one laugh at a time. “The thought that occurs to me when I contemplate all the thousands of comics strips I’ve created is ‘

October has been a busy month for Stellar Vista Observatory (SVO), with events bringing astronomy, science and even poetry to students, residents and visitors throughout Kanab. From telescope viewing to classroom activities, SVO volunteers have been sharing the wonders of the universe with curious minds of all ages! Photos courtesy of SVO. Events kicked off on October 2, with stargazing at Jacob Hamblin Park, where SVO’s Night Sky Interpreters welcomed more than 75 runners in

Six students from the fourth and fifth grade classes at Fredonia Elementary School were among the K-12 students recognized for their academic achievements during the first-quarter recognition ceremony held at the school gym on October 26, 2026. Photo courtesy of FMUSD. The students were honored for their exemplary academic performance during the first quarter of the school year, demonstrating hard work, dedication and a commitment to learning. The High Honor Roll awardees wer

Schools across the Kane County School District recently completed a series of comprehensive emergency and safety drills focused on critical lockdown procedures, reinforcing the district’s ongoing commitment to student and staff security. Photo courtesy of Kane County School District. The safety measures reflect a close partnership between the Kane County School District and first responders. The Kane County School District works collectively and collaboratively with local law