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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.
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By the time this letter is in print, Grand County will have held its 2026 elections. Congratulations to whoever wins! Emily Campbell leads a Grand County Planning Commission meeting on Nov. 28, 2022. File photo by Doug McMurdo Four years ago I woke up to find I was not among the lucky victors.
Posted - Nov. 4, 2026 at 8:36 a.m. Staff The Moab Free Health Clinic and Southeast Utah Health Department are two recipients of a federal grant intended to boost health care options in rural Utah.
November is the perfect time for wildlife watchers and photographers to see mule deer since they are migrating during breeding season and also moving to lower elevations in search of feed. You’ll have a great opportunity to see them during an upcoming event!
But before hanging up the garden tools, make sure your yard is ready for winter by finishing the last few tasks. This will ensure an easier start for your garden in the spring. Consider these tips and links from the Utah State University Extension Gardeners Almanac.
The free evening begins with an art show at 5 p.m. followed by live music at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome. ARC brings together people in recovery, their families, friends and neighbors to celebrate creativity and connection, reads ARC's press release.
The Moab City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a permanent drainage easement for the Whites Canyon Detention Basin on Tuesday, Oct. 27, marking a significant step toward securing the city's ability to maintain the decades-old stormwater management facility. Moab City Manager Michael Black said maintaining the Whites Canyon Detention Basin is critical to the city's stormwater efforts.
The No. 3 ranked Utah football team will host No. 9 BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, in a high-stakes rivalry matchup. The game marks the first time both programs have entered a matchup ranked within the Top 10 of the AP Poll.
Preliminary election results show candidates for a seat on the North Summit School District Board of Education tied at 60 votes each. Seat 4 is one of only two contested school board races. Rene Potter and Kevin Orgill are tied for seat 4. Orgill has been on the board since 2022, representing Chalk Creek.
Weber State women's basketball defeated Westminster University 86-46 in its season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at the Dee Events Center. Senior Hannah Robbins led the Wildcats with 21 points, while Grace Hintz contributed 17 points off the bench.
The Board of Trustees of Benjamin Drainage District will hold a public meeting on November 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Utah County Administration Building. The meeting will include a work session to discuss financial matters, including account balances, revenue collection, and the 2027 proposed budget.
A stylized look at Utah Amendment B as it appears on the Tooele County 2026 sample ballot. Utahns rejected the constitutional amendment requiring citizen-led ballot initiatives that affect taxes to pass with a 60% majority vote. Amendment B failed after the Associated Press called the race at 9:36 p.m.
About 20 children in the Park City area are waiting for a caring adult to step up and become a big brother – or big sister. Big Brothers Big Sisters has provided one-on-one mentorship for children ages 6-17 in Utah for the past 45 years. Each year the organization serves as many as 120 youth in the Wasatch Back.