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(Grand County, UT) -- Researchers may have found a new armored dinosaur species near Arches National Park. Fossils from the Ironstone Bonebed date back roughly 140-million years and include remains from several kinds of dinosaurs. Scientists say the suspected new species will require careful comparison and a formal description before it can be confirmed.
Grand County commissioners unanimously approved spending up to $5,000 Nov. 4 for Sunrise Engineering to prepare draft rules exploring two options: prohibiting data centers to the extent state law allows or allowing smaller facilities.
The Grand County Commission held a regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST. The meeting took place at 125 E. Center St. in Moab, Utah, following a series of advisory board meetings held throughout late October and early November.
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.
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.
Herbert defeated former county councilmember Rory Paxman with nearly 60% of the vote and will succeed Bill Winfield. Neal Herbert speaks during the Moab Chamber of Commerce candidate debate Oct. 15 at Star Hall. Herbert won an at-large seat on the Grand County Commission in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results.
Diego Velasquez won the Grand County Commission District 4 seat in Tuesday’s election, defeating Shalee Holland. Diego Velasquez speaks during the Moab Chamber of Commerce candidate debate Oct. 15 at Star Hall. Velasquez won the Grand County Commission District 4 race in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results.
Weston Shirey, a Park City resident who has clocked in 15 years on Park City Mountain’s ski patrol, loves the outdoors so much that he became a professional landscape photographer. His images have been published in SKI Magazine, Powder, Men’s Journal and Backcountry Magazine, to name a few.
Expect heavier traffic on Kane Creek Boulevard Friday afternoon, congestion all day Saturday and brief road closures Saturday morning as about 2,000 participants arrive for the Moab Trail Marathon weekend, race director Danelle Ballengee said. Ballengee sent those details Oct. 19, before the latest flooding.
Happy Friday, Utah! A disturbance will bring some light canyon winds across southwest Utah through Friday afternoon. High pressure will bring more sunshine and milder conditions this weekend.
Regular gasoline in Utah averaged $4.50 per gallon on November 6, 2026, according to AAA. This price is $0.43 higher than the national average of $4.07 reported on the same day.
Lehi High School boys cross country won the 6A UHSAA state championship on November 5, marking the program's first title since 1995. The team secured the victory through consistent team performance at Sugar House Park.
Patrons of Mack’s Finest Gelato in Prospector know that the Italian concept is far from a usual ice cream shop. For one, they don’t serve vanilla, co-owners Mack Tilling and his wife, Anne Vivienne, said. Instead, the Mack’s Finest Gelato staple alternative is fior di latte, an Italian cream flavor.