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The Panguitch City Council meeting scheduled for November 10, 2026, has been cancelled, according to a notice published November 6.
The meeting was originally scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. The Panguitch City office stated that reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled members of the public accessing City programs. Individuals requiring special needs are asked to contact the Panguitch City office at least 24 hours in advance.
PANGUITCH, Utah (ABC4) — A Harmful Algal Bloom in Panguitch Lake is leading to a public health warning. According to the United States Forest Service (USFS) Dixie National Forest, testing of Panguitch Lake revealed a continued presence of a harmful algal bloom.
Toxin levels at Panguitch Lake have reached "Danger Advisory" levels due to harmful algal bloom, according to Utah's Department of Environmental Quality. Under a "Danger Advisory," environmental officials have determined that harmful algal bloom have become very large in a water body with a high level of dangerous toxins.
TROPIC – Melford Douglas Ahlstrom, 76 of Tropic, passed away on October 20, 2026, in St. George, Utah. Doug, as he was always called, was born on July 2, 1950, in Panguitch, Utah, to Melford and Rachel D. Ahlstrom. He was an only child, though he had step-siblings later in life.
Southern Utah teams secured multiple championships and high rankings at the Utah High School Activities Association state cross-country championships held in Salt Lake City. Panguitch's girls team earned a seventh consecutive title, while Bryce Valley's boys captured the 1A crown. In the 4A division, Mountain View dominated, but Region 9 schools saw significant success, including a second-place finish for Pine View boys.
The Panguitch City Council is scheduled to hold a work meeting on Nov. 3, 2026, to discuss roads and transportation. The meeting will take place at the Panguitch Office conference room.
Panguitch knew this year was going to be as tough as any to win another girls cross country championship in 1A. “This year in our region, five different teams won a region race, and I’ve never seen anything like that before,” said Panguitch coach Danny Yardley.
The Utah Majority Caucus elected new leadership for the 67th Legislature. The Utah Senate Majority selected the following representatives: President: Sen. Evan Vickers Majority Leader: Sen. Chris Wilson Majority Whip: Sen. Michael McKell Majority Assistant Whip: Sen. Keven Stratton Sen. Vickers said he wants to "build on the Senate's strengths and make it even better."
The Utah Jazz injury report released November 6 lists several players out for Friday night's NBA Cup matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. While the Jazz will be missing key players like Jusuf Nurkic and Jaren Jackson Jr., Lauri Markkanen, Jaxson Hayes, and Mo Bamba are expected to play.
The South Jordan Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, which includes a legislative public hearing regarding a residential rezoning request for the Brown residence.
The Bluffdale City Council will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, to discuss a proposed text amendment regarding short-term rentals for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The meeting aims to gather public comment on updates to the City Code that would allow ADUs to be used as licensed short-term rentals.
The Bluffdale City Council will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2026, to discuss a proposed rezone and development agreement for a property on 14402 South 1690 West.
DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg scored 21 points and Kyrie Irving added 14 after a sluggish first half for both stars as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 112-100 in an NBA Cup game Friday night. P.J. Washington scored 22 of his season-high 26 points in a first half that ended in a 57-all tie, setting the stage for Flagg and Irving to take over after the break.