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For most people, Hanksville is a place to pass through on the way to somewhere else. But for the people who live and work in this small Wayne County town, Hanksville isn't just a stop along the way. It's home, and they're proud of it. "This community is absolutely by far the best place to live," said Jessica Alvey, who owns several businesses in Hanksville with her husband.
Governor Cox is monitoring flash flooding in Hurricane, Utah, following a dangerous flood wave that forced evacuations near Gould Wash. Officials have instructed residents to follow all local emergency guidance and evacuation orders.
Mayor Clark Fawcett has declared a local emergency in Hurricane City due to significant flooding and infrastructure damage. City crews and emergency partners are working to restore access to affected areas and assess the full extent of the impact.
Chamberlain University cut the ribbon on its first Utah campus in Sandy on Oct. 22, 2026, marking its 26th location nationwide. The new campus aims to address Utah's critical nursing shortage, as the state currently maintains the lowest ratio of nurses to residents in the nation.
Before a constitutional amendment or statewide initiative can make it to your ballot, the Utah Constitution requires a public notice in a physical newspaper in every county in the state where one is published at least two months before the election. And back in the day, that was a great way of communicating with people, state Rep.
Grand County is preparing a free medical transportation service to help older adults and others without reliable rides get to medical appointments, both locally and outside the community. Moab Regional Hospital, pictured in October 2025, is working with Grand County to develop a free medical transportation service.
Chamberlain University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 22 to mark the opening of its new Sandy campus, which aims to address Utah's nursing shortage through flexible bachelor's degree programs.
