The Town of Glendale put out a water boil order in late November, after a series of tests came back positive for coliform contamination, indicating a system at risk of E. coli infection. Glendale residents were instructed to bring all water to boil for one minute before use in cooking, dish washing, drinking or brushing teeth. Water quality is of fre­quent concern in Glendale, with the “Frequently Asked Questions” section of the website consisting entirely of questions regard

Offering stunning views of Kanab to the south and multicolored cliffs to the north, Kanab’s most fa­mous in-town trail has a new name and new signs. A few years ago, the Bureau of Land Management was di­rected to remove the name Squaw Trail in respect of the Paiute Culture. The new name is Kanab Trail, a fitting name as this is the most centrally located trail in the Kanab City Trails system. Stretching from town property onto BLM lands, the trail ascends steeply along switch

According to a November 21 press release from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, “The First Presidency is pleased to announce that effec­tive immediately, young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin their service at age 18 following graduation from high school or its equivalent. While the Lord asks every worthy, able young man as part of his priesthood responsibility to prepare for and serve a mission, we reiterate that missionary service remai

To decrease the risk of future wildfires and pro­tect cultural and natural resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District anticipates initiating a prescribed fire treatment and pile burns between November through Janu­ary, as weather and fuel moisture conditions allow. The prescribed fire treat­ment will focus on reduc­ing the surface fuels, help maintain the desired vegetation conditions, and enhance the overall health and resiliency of the pinyon pine

On October 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) stated its intent to address the straining American beef indus­try. The report cited over 17 percent loss of U.S. cattle ranches, over 150,000 indi­vidual beef production businesses. Said the press release, “The national herd is at a 75-year low, while consumer demand for beef has grown nine percent over the past decade. Because in­creasing the size of the domestic herd takes time, the USDA is in­vesting now to ma

A southern Utah woman who pleaded guilty to defacing a petroglyph panel on federal land in Kane County has been sen­tenced to probation and ordered to pay nearly $15,000 in fines and restitution. Image courtesy of Kane County Sheriff’s Department. The case drew wide atten­tion last year after hikers reported fresh carvings over an an­cient design near the junction of Buckskin Gulch and Wire Pass, an area managed by the Bureau of Land Management. South­ern Utah News first repo

In a recent Truth Social post, President Donald Trump stated, “The United States has more Nuclear Weapons than any other country. This was accom­plished, including a com­plete update and renovation of existing weapons, during my First Term in office. Be­cause of the tremendous de­structive power, I HATED to do it, but had no choice! Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years. Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed t