Federal officials recently announced plans to qua­druple the tariff-rate quota on beef imports from Argen­tina, increasing the amount allowed under lower duty from about 20,000 metric tons to 80,000. The move is meant to stabilize U.S. beef prices by allowing more imports, but local ranchers say the issue runs deeper than trade policy. Livestock grazing in eastern Utah. Photo via Bureau of Land Management. “The tariffs have very little to do with it,” said Boyd Corry, owner o

The results of the 2025 Municipal Elections are in, and local city councils and mayors’ seats are - unofficially, pending a grace period - settled by the votes. In Big Water, incumbent Mayor David Schmuker received 138 votes to opponent Vince Olson’s 23. Tara Chiasson and Jennie Lassen filled two empty seats, rendering votes in their favor - Chiasson with 87 and Lassen at 107 - shows of support without election consequences. The two-year city council seat went to James Lybarg

On October 28, Governor Spencer Cox announced to the Utah Transportation Conference the finalization of the Utah Trail Network Master Plan, the blueprint for a series of over 3,000 miles connecting major locations throughout the state. The trails are in­tended to be paved, inter­connecting towns and cities down to the level of making navigation to local stores, schools and parks more accessible by foot, bike or scooter. Said Governor Cox at the conference, “We need to spend m

On Thursday eve­ning, 27 community members gathered at the Kanab City Library to hear Dr. Troy Allan of Utah State Universi­ty deliver an inspiring talk titled “Through the Lens, Beyond the Stars,” part of Stellar Vista Observatory’s ongoing SVO Speaker Series. Left to right: Dr. Allan discusses audience members’ awe-inspiring experiences. Photos courtesy of SVO. Dr. Allan began with a deeply personal story. He joined the military in August 2001, never imagining that the worl