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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.
Malena Stevens appears to lead the race for Summit County's next clerk, according to preliminary election results posted Tuesday evening. Malena Stevens, the Democratic candidate with previous political experience on the Summit County Council, held 58% of the vote as of 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Malena Stevens is seeking her first full term as clerk after fellow Democrat Eve Furse's retirement. The interim clerk is poised to win after local Republicans had hoped to break up Democratic leadership in Summit County. Democrats chose Malena Stevens, a former county councilmember and planning commissioner, to replace Clerk Eve Furse after she retired before the end of her term in April.
Dozens of West Hills voters were disqualified before Election Day. Additional eligibility challenges remain unresolved. All but one ballot counted so far in the West Hills incorporation election oppose the new Summit County town.
Incumbent Republican Rep. Celeste Maloy appeared poised to win the 3rd Congressional District seat in a rout, but her performance in Summit County was lackluster compared to other parts of the heavily GOP district. Kent Udell, the Democrat, took Summit County, according to preliminary results released on Tuesday night.
Halloween decorations are coming down and holiday lights are going up across the Wasatch Back. Residents and businesses can now turn on seasonal lights as long as they follow the area’s dark sky rules. Neighborhood lights must be off by 11 p.m. and stay below 3,000 Kelvin and 2,000 lumens.
At last count, 147 nonprofits that serve Summit County will participate in the 16th anniversary of Live PC Give PC on Friday. The event is a day of community fundraising, facilitated by the Park City Community Foundation that started in 2011.
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.
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.
The Castle Valley Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting the community to participate in upcoming faith-based activities and worship services. A Sunday worship service is scheduled for Nov. 8.