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Cox pushes plan for small modular reactors in Utah
Utah is moving forward with plans to develop nuclear power under a statewide initiative backed by Governor Spencer Cox. State officials recently announced that the Brigham City area in northern Utah has been identified as the preferred location for what they are calling a nuclear energy ecosystem. The proposal includes manufacturing facilities for reactor components, a technical training center, and eventually the construction of small modular reactors, known as SMRs. Th
Don Jennings
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Man fatally struck by vehicle after stopping at the scene of an accident near Duck Creek
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday November 30, a two-car accident occurred at the corner of Spring Drive and Movie Ranch Road in Duck Creek Utah. A third car stopped to assist and check on the occupants of the other vehicles. Photo courtesy of Kane County Sheriff's Office. While standing next to one of the vehicles, 57-year-old Richard Ross, from Las Vegas, Nevada, was struck by an additional vehicle travelling down the hill which slid into him and the original damaged v
Alan Alldredge
Dec 3, 20251 min read


E. coli cases put Glendale Town on boil order
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
Ty Gant
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Iconic town trail gets a new name
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
Susan Johnston
Dec 3, 20252 min read
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