FREDONIA, Ariz. — Stage 2 fire restrictions will take effect across the North Kaibab Ranger District at 6 a.m., June 18, as fire dan­ger continues to increase on the Kaibab Plateau. The restrictions, an­nounced by the Kaibab National Forest, prohibit campfires, charcoal fires, wood stove fires and other open flames on National Forest lands within the district. Unlike Stage 1 re­strictions, Stage 2 restric­tions prohibit campfires even in developed camp­grounds and recreation

KANE COUNTY — After a winter marked by poor snowpack and worsening drought conditions across Utah, forecasters say this summer’s monsoon season could bring some much-needed moisture to southern Utah, though experts caution it is unlikely to erase long-term drought concerns. The North American monsoon typically de­velops during July and August as moisture moves north from the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of California, increas­ing the likelihood of afternoon thunder­storms across Ar

Box Elder County of­ficials have approved a six-month moratorium on new data center ap­plications while they review land-use regu­lations and develop­ment standards for future projects. The Utah Data Center operated by the National Security Agency near Bluffdale is one of the state’s largest data center facilities. Box Elder County recently approved a six-month moratorium on new data center applications while officials review development regulations and standards for future p

The Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off the summer with its June luncheon at Dark Sky RV Camp­ground. Chamber board member Lacee Brown welcomes attendees as guests gather before the program. The luncheon featured presentations on community resources, tourism innovation and dark-sky preservation. Photo by Nicholas Meyeres. Chamber President Pat Guerrero wel­comed attendees and recognized new and renewing Chamber members. Dark Sky co-owner Rick Kessel highlighted the camp

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