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Governor Cox declares state of emergency as wildfires intensify
On July 31, 2025, Governor Cox signed Executive Order 2025- 08 declaring a 30-day state of emergency in response to escalating wildfires...

Office of the Utah Governor
Aug 62 min read


Lawsuit accuses Hildale officials of misconduct, retaliation
Two former city officials in Hildale have filed a $20 million lawsuit against the city and several of its leaders, claiming they were...

Don Jennings
Aug 62 min read


Dragon Bravo Fire Incident Management Team hosts public meeting in Fredonia; promise after-action report
On the evening of August 5, 2025, a combined team of fire response officials, including the United States Park Service, United States...

Ty Gant
Aug 63 min read


Updated forecast for Lake Powell water levels will impact launch ramps
Seasonal water level changes at Lake Powell are becoming more pronounced as forecasts from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) project...

GLCA Media
Aug 61 min read


Meet the candidates for Orderville Town Mayor
The Town of Orderville has five candidates running for mayor this cycle, necessitating a primary that will take place on August 12,...

Don Jennings
Jul 306 min read


BLM donates fire protection vehicle to Kanab City Fire Department
Photo by Ty Gant. “This is something we do with the local community,” says Harry Barber, Director of the Paria River District of the...

Ty Gant
Jul 302 min read


Canadian tourism drops, Utah businesses feel it
This summer, one of America’s most loyal tourist groups, Canadian travelers, is staying home or heading elsewhere, and the effects are...

Don Jennings
Jul 302 min read
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