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Calling all artists: Grand Staircase-Escalante opens applications for Artist-in-Residence program
ST. GEORGE — An exciting opportunity has opened for artists. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument announced Friday that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Artist-in-Residence program, sponsored through a partnership with the Escalante Canyons Art Festival and Glen Canyon Conservancy. Applications must be received by midnight, April 14....
Evacuation notice lifted for Panguitch as crews continue stabilization efforts at dam
PANGUITCH, Garfield County — An evacuation notice that was issued for residents of Panguitch and surrounding areas has been lifted as crews continue to stabilize a cracked portion of Panguitch Lake Dam. State Route 143 has also reopened to regular traffic, but parts of the road will remain closed...
Update: Garfield County buttresses faltering Panguitch Dam
PANGUITCH, Utah, April 10, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — In addition to providing alerts, evacuation plans and a Wednesday informational meeting for concerned residents, officials have been quietly buttressing the troubled Panguitch Lake Dam. “The Garfield County Road Department has made immense progress in building a buttress,” the Garfield County...
Utah highway closed after crack found in Panguitch Lake dam
PANGUITCH, Utah (ABC4) — A crack found in the Panguitch Lake Dam has led to officials limiting access to one Utah highway and Panguitch Lake. The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office said the damage to the dam was found Monday, April 8. The damage reportedly resulted in a cracking on the upper portion of the dam. GCSO along with Panguitch City officials, emergency management and the West Panguitch Irrigation Company are “monitoring the conditions.”
Residents advised to prepare for possible evacuation due to damage at Panguitch Lake Dam
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — An urgent public safety notice has been issued due to potential risks with the integrity of Panguitch Lake Dam. Officials upgraded the emergency situation to Level 2 on Tuesday evening, stating that it is crucial that Panguitch residents and those in the surrounding area be prepared for a possible evacuation should the situation escalate to Level 3, which would "indicate imminent dam failure."
Officials monitoring Panguitch Lake dam due to damage, cracking
PANGUITCH, Utah, April 8, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Cracking in the Panguitch Lake dam has closed a section of state Route 143 while officials monitor conditions, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday night. Damage to the dam resulting in transverse cracking in its upper portion was discovered...
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