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Businesses creating new, permanent jobs in Grand County can apply through Sunday, Nov. 15, for a state grant of up to $6,000 per position. The state's 2026 chart lists $6,000 for Grand County. The Rural Employment Development Incentive, known as the REDI grant, is run by the Governor's Office of Economic Development.
Visitors to Arches, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef national parks may see or hear helicopters from early November through December, as agencies launch a new study of desert bighorn sheep. The work includes helicopter surveys and capturing and releasing sheep, the National Park Service said in a news release Wednesday.
Meow and hello from Cosmo the Library Cat! Can you believe that it’s November already? Champion napper that I am, these shorter days don’t really bother me. But for you humans, has the time change perhaps left you feeling a bit LIST-less? My advice: experience the thrill of creating your own online library lists!
Everett Hildenbrandt defeated Grand County Commissioner Mike McCurdy, 530 to 485, in the closest county race of the Nov. 3 election, according to unofficial results. McCurdy said on Facebook that he congratulated Hildenbrandt. Neal Herbert and Diego Velasquez also won commission seats, and Sheriff Jamison Wiggins and Clerk/Auditor Gabriel Woytek won new terms.
By the time this letter is in print, Grand County will have held its 2026 elections. Congratulations to whoever wins! Emily Campbell leads a Grand County Planning Commission meeting on Nov. 28, 2022. File photo by Doug McMurdo Four years ago I woke up to find I was not among the lucky victors.
Posted - Nov. 4, 2026 at 8:36 a.m. Staff The Moab Free Health Clinic and Southeast Utah Health Department are two recipients of a federal grant intended to boost health care options in rural Utah.
November is the perfect time for wildlife watchers and photographers to see mule deer since they are migrating during breeding season and also moving to lower elevations in search of feed. You’ll have a great opportunity to see them during an upcoming event!
Sylvia Fausett Abplanalp Ivie of Bluebell passed away on November 2, 2026. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Altamont Stake Center.
The National Park Service and several partners have launched a multi-agency study to monitor desert bighorn sheep disease, population, and habitat across southeastern Utah. The initiative involves Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef national parks and surrounding lands.
Southwest Symphony will host its Sounds of the Season holiday concert featuring soprano Lillian Breeze at the America First Performing Arts Center in Saint George on Dec. 11 and Dec. 12, 2026.
The Bureau of Land Management is advising the public to avoid Babylon Road in the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area after recent rain events caused significant damage, making the road impassable for all vehicles. The damage has restricted access to the Sand Cove Trailhead and the Virgin River, and officials are working with local authorities to assess repairs.
The Kimball Junction branch welcomes patrons back after its move from the Richins Building, with regular hours and book returns resuming Wednesday. SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — The Summit County Library’s Kimball Junction branch will reopen Wednesday, Nov. 4, at its new home inside the PEAK Center, marking the completion of its move from the Sheldon Richins Building.
Heather Young, an instructional coach at Fielding Elementary, was nominated for Teacher of the Month in October 2026 for her dedication to staff support and student success.