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LAKE POWELL, Utah (ABC4) — Recent storms brought historic flooding to southeastern Utah, sending a surge of water into Lake Powell and giving the reservoir a much-needed boost. Lake Powell has risen nearly 20 feet since the beginning of October, but despite the increase, the reservoir remains at only about 26% capacity.
Dave Curtis' businesses on the north side of Lake Powell keep the boats, bathing suits and burgers moving. But Curtis, who owns Ticaboo Lodge and Offshore Marina, says it was a hard summer. "Revenue has been off by about 50 to 60 percent this year," Curtis said.
Hydrologists say the boost is a "nice start to the water year," though the increase doesn't solve the lake's drought problems. Heavy rain that caused flooding last week in the Four Corners area of Utah, Colorado and New Mexico has had what water experts say is a beneficial side effect: A marked rise in the water level of Lake Powell.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A month of extraordinary rainfall across southeastern Utah has sent water pouring into Lake Powell, lifting the reservoir's elevation by nearly 10 feet and turning the normally placid San Juan River into a raging torrent. Precipitation monitors in Bluff and at the Hans Flat Ranger Station tell the story.
Heavy rain that caused flooding last week in the Four Corners area of Utah, Colorado and New Mexico has had what water experts say is a beneficial side effect: A marked rise in the water level of Lake Powell. Lake Powell is seen from Wahweap Overlook near Page, Arizona, Wednesday, Sept. 23.
For most people, Hanksville is a place to pass through on the way to somewhere else. But for the people who live and work in this small Wayne County town, Hanksville isn't just a stop along the way. It's home, and they're proud of it. "This community is absolutely by far the best place to live," said Jessica Alvey, who owns several businesses in Hanksville with her husband.
While most would celebrate their birthday with a party, one Utah man chose to celebrate by skiing on Lake Powell Friday. For 12 years, Lew Wheelwright has commemorated his birthday by water skiing the same number of miles as his age on Lake Powell.
The Emery Town Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, to consider a permanent transfer of funds and a budget amendment. The proposal involves moving money from the General Fund Public Treasurers Investment Fund to cover building maintenance and repairs.
The West Jordan City Council will hold a public hearing on November 17, 2026, to discuss several proposed ordinances regarding land use, subdivision procedures, and public improvement standards.
Cole Caufield scored 30 seconds into overtime to secure a 5-4 victory for the Montreal Canadiens against the Utah Mammoth at the Bell Centre on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. The win allowed Montreal to bounce back from a recent overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
MONTREAL (ABC4) — Despite Cooley recording his second hat trick in four games, the Mammoth fell to the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime on Thursday night after surrendering a late third-period lead. Cole Caufield scored just 30 seconds into overtime to complete Montreal's comeback, handing Utah its sixth regulation or overtime loss of the season.
Eric and Keriann Solari say they reported an alleged assault to authorities in Baker County, Oregon involving their 6-year-old daughter in 2024, months before a Utah teen was reported missing. When Oregon State Police troopers recovered a Utah teenager who had been missing for nearly a year and a half, Eric Solari felt relief — and sorrow for the girl’s family.
A quick ride near home turned into a fight for an Orem teenager’s life. More than three weeks after 14-year-old Kaezden Davis was hit by a van while riding his e-bike, he remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit at Primary Children’s Hospital, his mother, Michelle Pino, told 2News.