Toxin levels at Panguitch Lake reach "danger" threshold due to 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.
via KUTVPanguitchNovember 4, 2026
Melford Ahlstrom
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.
via The InsiderTropicNovember 3, 2026
Southern Utah Schools Win 1A Titles as Mountain View Dominates 4A
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.
MonticelloOctober 31, 2026
Panguitch City Council to Discuss Roads and Transportation in Nov. 3 Meeting
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.
PanguitchOctober 30, 2026
High school cross country: Panguitch girls add 7th straight title, Bryce Valley wins boys 1A championship
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.
via Deseret NewsPanguitchOctober 28, 2026
St. Joseph wins first playoff game with record 84 points
St. Joseph Catholic High football secured its first playoff win in program history by defeating No. 9 Altamont 84-30 on Friday, October 23, 2026. The victory also established a new school record for the most points scored in a single game.
GrantsvilleOctober 24, 2026
