SPRINGDALE, Utah — A rockfall on Cable Mountain in Zion National Park on May 31 impacted a section of the closed East Rim Trail, providing a visible reminder of the geologic forces that continue to shape the park’s landscape. Cable Mountain rises above Zion Canyon in Zion National Park. A May 31 rockfall sent debris onto a closed section of the East Rim Trail through Echo Canyon, though no injuries were reported. Photo by Michael Sayles. According to Zion National Park spokes

CEDAR CITY — A major proposed data center development northwest of Cedar City moved a step closer to construction this week after the Iron County Planning Commission reportedly approved a conditional use permit for the Antelope Data Center during a June 4 meeting. Cedar City and surrounding Iron County are seen in this aerial photograph. The proposed Antelope Data Center northwest of the city recently cleared a major local approval hurdle as Utah officials continue debating t

KANAB — Kanab City officials have begun reviewing a proposed resort and residential development in the city’s municipal expansion area while also approving a tentative budget for fiscal year 2027. During its May 12 meeting, the Kanab City Council discussed the proposed Old Fort Ranch development after receiving notice from Kane County on May 4. Because the property lies within Kanab’s expansion area, state law provides the city an opportunity to review the proposal and submit

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — An 18-year-old hiker died June 3 after suffering a heat-related illness while hiking on the Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National Park. The Tapeats Narrows in Grand Canyon National Park, about one mile north of Havasupai Gardens. Park officials say an 18-year old hiker died June 3 after suffering a heat-related illness while attempting a South Rim-to-Colorado River-and-back day hike. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service. According to the Nat