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Sen. John Curtis said the United States is not doing enough to help Ukraine defend itself as Russia has recently ramped up attacks. The Republican also reiterated his criticism of President Donald Trump's decision to import Russian diesel fuel, saying it would only bolster Russia's war effort.
— Beneath the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the deserts in between, lies a massive energy source—and it isn’t a fossil fuel. The smashing and separating of tectonic plates that produced many of the West’s most dramatic landscapes have also allowed heat from the planet’s core to rise nearly to the surface.
After the success of her first book series, author Wendy Barnhart is expanding her repertoire. Until now, Barnhart’s books have consisted of a young adult fantasy series. Now, she takes a leap into a new genre: thriller. “I've always wanted to write a thriller because I love them, and I also knew it would be a challenge,” Barnhart said.
GARFIELD CO. – The Garfield County Commission welcomed sixth graders from Panguitch, Escalante and Bryce Valley schools to its Oct. 18-23, 2026. “This is the trip of a lifetime. Some of us have never been on a plane or even out of Utah,” said Hank Rogerson, a sixth grader from Panguitch.
On the midterm ballots for Nov. 3, 2026, voters will find two constitutional amendments to the Utah Constitution. These amendments, like others, found their way onto the ballot after being voted in favor of by two-thirds majority in both Utah’s House and Senate.
The fall sports season is coming to an end. The cross country teams did well at the region tournament at Bryce Valley. The Lady Cats took first place, and the boys came in second. For the girls, Hallie Albreht took 1st, Annie Yardley took 3rd, Abbi Dodds took 8th, and Evans took 12th.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Crews are responding to a crash on northbound I-15 in St. George. According to the Utah Department of Transportation, a crash is leading to closures. Several lanes of northbound I-15 are closed at milepost 5, which is near the Virgin River exit at St. George.