A wave of new data cen­ter proposals is reshaping parts of rural Utah, and Millard County remains at the center of it. Back in August, we reported on a plan for a 20 million square foot campus outside Delta that developers said could deliver up to 40 billion dol­lars in economic impact. Since then, even larger projects have stepped forward, raising hopes for new revenue along with concerns about long term costs for residents. Stock image, Southern Utah News. Two more massive

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

Photo via FMUSD. On the crisp morning of November 10, 2025, the Fredonia Moc­casin Unified School District gathered in front of the Elemen­tary School Building to honor the courage, service and sacrifice of America’s veterans. The Veterans Day Program, held at 10 o’clock in the morn­ing, brought together the entire school com­munity - students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, teachers, staff, and administrators - to pay tribute to the men and women who have served in

On November 21, 2025, the Page Public Library hosted a com­munity event called the “Friends-giving Potluck.” Featuring “Gratitude, Games and Movies,” the free event and meal was open to everyone. Diners of all ages eat a good meal and socialize with friends and family at Page Public Library. Photos by Phil Clark. Partici­pants, who signed up in advance, were asked to bring a covered dish. The Library and City of Page sponsored the event and provided soft drinks and bottled wa