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The latest Utah news from Wednesday evening, June 9, 2021.

The latest Utah news from Monday evening, May 10, 2021.

Some Washington County residents are looking to expand the number of seats on the commission, which they say will include more rural and diverse voices.

To get a handle on growth, the Washington County Commission has placed a moratorium on short-term rental applications and permitting.

Ironman 70.3 triathlon is back in southern Utah after being canceled because of the pandemic. County and city leaders say they’re excited about the boost it brings to the local economy.

The Pika’aya Tooveep project involves surveying Paiute land for desert tortoises and collecting stories of the animal from elders.

Utah cities are implementing water restrictions because of the drought in the state. “Time of day watering” ordinances is one way cities are trying to conserve water, but preliminary research from Utah State University questions the effectiveness of these regulations.

Sand Hollow and Quail Creek reservoirs are recreation hotspots in southern Utah. They’re also not likely to reach capacity this year.

Recent Utah snow storms have helped raise snowpack levels closer to normal, but prolonged drought conditions continue.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments are filling up fast in southwest Utah and senior residents are frustrated with the process.

The proposed Northern Corridor would cut through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, which is set aside to protect Mojave Desert tortoises.

The Cove Reservoir in Kane County is planned to be for agricultural use. But environmental groups say where the water will be used isn’t agricultural.