The Lady Cats had a really big week, playing and winning against seven teams. On Wednesday, the Cats went out to Escalante and came away with a 3-0 win. On Thursday, they finally had some competition with South Sevier. They went five games, with the Cats taking the last one, 15 to 11.
A profile of Spanish Franciscan missionary-explorer Father Silvestre Velez de Escalante and his 1776 expedition through the Great Basin.
The Escalante City Council is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Oct. 6, 2026. The meeting will include discussions on planning and zoning updates and a potential purchase of a public works truck.
The Domínguez–Escalante 250th Commemorative cross made a stop in Duchesne City this month in recognition of the historic 1776 expedition. “Mayor Deborah Herron had the opportunity to sign the commemorative cross at Eagle Park, adding Duchesne to the communities and historic locations connected through this special project,” shares the Duchesne City announcement.
The Escalante Marathon runs from Boulder to Escalante through canyon country and doubles as an official Boston Marathon qualifier — but don't expect a fast course. Chad now holds a doctorate in physical therapy and runs a practice in Escalante.
ESCALANTE – Participants at this year’s Escalante Canyons Art Festival—which will be running now through Sept. 27—are encouraged to find the magic in this awe-inspiring environment and to capture the experience through art.
Susan De’Armond demonstrates her plein air watercolor techniques for students during her Unleashed in Plein Air workshop, which took place at Slot Canyons Inn as part of the Escalante Canyons Art Festival on Sept. Workshops started last week for the 2026 Escalante Canyons Arts Festival.
The owners of North Creek Grill in Escalante which is closing on Halloween said this was their only shot at opening a restaurant. We picked a notoriously bad year.
The Escalante Cemetery Maintenance District Board of Directors has scheduled a public meeting for September 14, 2026. The meeting will address several items including tax rates and cremation disinterment requests.
The Escalante City Council scheduled a regular meeting for September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Escalante City Council Chambers located at 65 North Center Street and will also be available via Zoom.
A new poll commissioned by the Grand Canyon Trust shows 66% of Utah voters support restoring full protections to the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. The findings, released Wednesday, also highlight widespread support for tribal involvement in managing culturally significant lands, despite opposition from top state Republican leaders.
A new poll released September 9 indicates that a majority of Utah voters want to restore protections for the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. The findings come as mining claims on lands previously under monument protection are set to open on Friday, Sept. 11.
Stay Informed, Stay Safe The City’s annual Seal Coat Project is underway, and crews will be working through several neighborhoods over the next two weeks to help extend the life of our roads. Seal coating protects asphalt from sun, water, and everyday wear, keeping our streets smoother and saving the City money on bigger repairs
A September 2 report from Mid-Utah Radio detailed recent results in 1A South baseball and Region 20 volleyball.
A coalition of Indigenous tribes, conservation groups, and Patagonia has filed a lawsuit in federal court to block President Trump's July 2026 reduction of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah. The plaintiffs argue the administration's decision to slash protections by over 90% violates the Antiquities Act of 1906.
The Escalante Cemetery Maintenance District scheduled a public meeting for Sept. 14, 2026. The agenda includes discussions regarding tax rates and disinterment requests.
Escalante City Council scheduled a regular meeting for September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting agenda includes planning and zoning updates, various scheduled items, and department reports.
ESCALANTE CITY PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Escalante City Planning and Zoning will hold a Public Hearing on September 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Escalante City Council Chambers – 65 North Center Escalante, Utah.
ESCALANTE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 REGULAR MEETING/ELECTRONIC MEETING - 6:00 P.M PUBLIC HEARING/ELECTRONIC MEETING – 6:00 P.M. ESCALANTE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 65 NORTH CENTER. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2.
BYU basketball fans gathered at the Marriott Center on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, for the annual Marriott Madness event. The festivities featured fan games, musical performances, and player introductions for both the men's and women's teams.
In an undated notice from Alpine School District, officials explained how School Community Councils direct millions of dollars in Trust Lands revenue to local classrooms. This funding, which does not require additional taxpayer money, is managed through the Learning And Nurturing Development program to address specific school needs.
Timpanogos Elementary students concluded a series of Hispanic Heritage Month visits from international representatives with Fernando Pérez, Consul General of El Salvador in Utah. Speaking in Spanish, Pérez introduced students to El Salvador’s culture, traditions and national symbols, inviting them to compare what they knew about the Central American country with their own experiences. He began by asking students about their favorite foods, the weather and familiar American traditions, incl
“Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt lonely.” Children’s author Karla Arenas Valenti posed the question to students during recent visits to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary Schools, where she shared her picture book María Mariposa as part of Operation Literacy’s Book Drop program. The program is organized by the nonprofit Operation Literacy that brings authors to Title I schools and provides students with books of their own. Throughout the reading, Valenti occasionally spoke Spanish and paused
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business has scheduled a Management Club opening social for Oct. 8, 2026.
After years of late arrivals, MUSS leaders overhauled how students get tickets and where they sit. 3, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source If you pay attention to the usually sold-out Rice-Eccles Stadium crowd, the first few minutes of the first quarter are often filled with fans slowly filtering into the stadium.
Hurricane Isaias has intensified into the Atlantic season's first hurricane, maintaining maximum sustained winds of 80 mph as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 40 counties in anticipation of the storm's possible landfall as a hurricane by Friday.
These researchers are sure a 19th-century photograph shows the face of Joseph Smith. A new film contains their proof. A documentary, which premieres Friday, makes the case that an 1844 daguerreotype shows the image of the LDS founder. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) A locket containing a daguerreotype reported to be from the 1840s.
8, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source Note to readers • This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. As the number of planned data center projects seemingly explodes across Utah, most residents aren’t happy with how their elected leaders have handled them, according to a new survey.
USU Extension press release Guest article written by Ashley Yaugher Observant family members can be the first responders to mental health or substance use concerns. Recognizing changes, listening without judgment, and simply being available can make a meaningful difference.
Tim Ballard accused people within the LDS Church of conspiring to have him booted from the faith to keep him from becoming a U.S. senator after he sounded alarms about pedophilia within the church ranks.
A new study has found that people with the sickle cell genetic variant are almost exclusively infected by a distinct variety of malaria parasites, which might help protect them from disease.
The Box Elder School District has scheduled a school board meeting for Oct. 14, 2026, to provide district updates. This meeting follows the appointment of A.J. Gilmore as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Learning for Secondary Education earlier this year.
After a trailblazing career, Wyoming Sen. MDTSee More Deseret News Stories In Search Eliza Anderson, Deseret News Purchase ImageBy Cami Mondeaux Cami is the congressional correspondent for the Deseret News reporting from Washington. She covers national news with a special focus on policy issues affecting Utah and the West.
Facebook Bluesky Threads Twitter LinkedIn Email Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy, the current 3rd District congressman, will debate Democratic challenger Jonny Larsen, a Marine veteran and 5th-generation Utahn. Kennedy took up the mantle for the new fourth district after Utah's court-ordered redistricting shuffled things up and the retirement of Rep.
Nick Schmaltz extended his season-opening goal streak to four games on Oct. 6, 2026, leading the Utah Mammoth to a 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. The win marked the Mammoth's first victory against New Jersey since the franchise entered the NHL in the 2024-25 season.
UNLV basketball lost to the Big 12 opponent Utah 79-69 in an exhibition game on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. The Rebels played without several key players due to injuries or ineligibility.
A new group of Utah basketball players got its first taste of facing someone else Wednesday night, as the Runnin’ Utes opened exhibition play with a 79-69 win over UNLV in Las Vegas. Here are three takeaways from Utah’s victory at the Thomas & Mack Center.
