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San Juan County is addressing drought conditions and declining private wells in La Sal through a proposed new centralized public drinking water system, according to an October 8 statement.
The proposal for new drinking water infrastructure aims to address the impact of drought and the decline of private wells on households in the La Sal area. The initiative includes plans for project costs and considerations for the future of household water access.
The Manti-La Sal National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burning in the Sanpete Ranger District this fall and into winter as weather and fuel conditions allow. The largest planned treatment in Sanpete County is the 12-Mile Prescribed Burn, located on and near Order Mountain.
PRICE – Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, the Order Mountain Prescribed Fire will be active on the Sanpete Ranger District of the Manti–La Sal National Forest in Sanpete County, Utah.
Third-grade reading proficiency in San Juan School District increased significantly during the 2025–2026 school year, according to a September 21 report. The district reported a 7.5 percentage point rise in students reading on grade level compared to the previous year.
San Juan School District schools are operating on a normal schedule for Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, despite ongoing regional flooding and mud issues. Monument Valley High School has postponed picture day due to weather concerns, and Tse'Bii'Nidzisgai Elementary continues efforts to engage parents despite environmental challenges.
A road closure order has been issued for Spring City. The order remains in effect through October 21, 2026.
San Juan School District announced that schools will follow a normal schedule despite ongoing flooding, mud, and impassable roads in certain areas. Parents whose children cannot travel safely are instructed to notify building administrators to ensure absences are excused.
All Utah voters have automatically received a mail ballot since 2020. The reliably red state had championed universal mail voting. Utah Republican Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, the state’s top election official, has recently spoken out about concerns over the Trump administration’s ‘gamesmanship’ with voting, saying it keeps her up at night.
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With heavy rain and potential flooding expected this weekend as what is now Tropical Storm Rachel hits Utah, cities across the Wasatch Front have made sandbags available to residents to prepare for the storm. According to the 4Warn Weather team, what’s left of Hurricane Rachel will hit Utah over the weekend, with widespread precipitation totaling anywhere from 1 to 3 inches through Monday morning.
The Salt Lake City housing market is providing buyers with increased inventory and more opportunities to negotiate through price reductions. While affordability remains a challenge, recent data shows a rise in active listings and frequent seller price cuts.
Cities across the Beehive State are bracing for heavy rain the potential for flooding as remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel are expected to bring several days of wet weather. Excessive rainfall is expected to begin Saturday evening into Sunday, increasing the chances for isolated flooding and gusty winds.
North Sanpete (Mount Pleasant) beat Canyon View (Cedar City) 3-1 in 3A girls volleyball on Friday, Oct. 9, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.