A couple waits to cross busy Lake Powell Boulevard at night.

PAC sues Page over rejected petition

The Page Action Committee (PAC) filed a lawsuit against the City of Page. The PAC attempted to stop proposed improvements to Lake Powell Boulevard with a ballot petition. According to a response …

Lady Sand Devils are champs!

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Celeste Claw walked into Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum Saturday night wearing a red suit and her game face. She walked out wearing a smile and Victory Lace. ... PHOENIX, Ariz. – Celeste Claw walked into Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum Saturday night wearing a red suit and her game face. …
Sports

Ty Bennett named PHS head football coach

Ty Bennett
Page Unified School District’s athletic director, Megan Moore, announced Wednesday that Ty Bennett will be the new head football coach for the Page High School Sand Devils. The decision …
University of Missouri Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois speaks at a news conference introducing Dennis Gates as the new head basketball coach at Missouri, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. Arizona has hired Reed-Francois to guide the athletics department through financial difficulties prior to the school's move to the Big 12. Reed-Francois agreed to terms Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, on a five-year contract that will start at $1 million per year, pending approval by the Arizona Board of Regents.

Arizona hires Desireé Reed-Francois as athletic director to navigate move to Big 12

  TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona has hired former Missouri athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois to guide the athletics department through financial difficulties prior to the …
Connor Peterson at state tournament championship round.

Sand Devil wrestlers find success at state

Five Page wrestlers returned from the state tournament with some impressive hardware around their necks: Connor Peterson, Ian Yellowhair, Trina Bennett, Ilina Robbins, and Mya Tsinniginnie all …

Page High School student named 3A North Player of the Year

Tyree Stingley, a junior at Page High School, was named the 3A North Boys’ Basketball Player of the Year. The 3A North Player of the Year is voted on by all the boys basketball coaches in 3A …

Mustangs knock Sand Devils out of playoffs

The Sand Devils’ amazing season came to a disappointing end Wednesday night in the first round of the state championship tournament when they lost to Monument Valley 58-61.

Lady Sand Devils advance to state quarterfinals

The Lady Sand Devils advanced to the quarterfinals of the 3A State Championship tournament after defeating Ganado 60-38 in the tournament’s second round Friday.
Obituaries
Thomas Roy Decker
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Thomas Roy Decker on Feb. 8, 2024 at his home in Page, Az., while surrounded by his family.
Evelyn Woolsey
Evelyn Luella Woolsey, age 85, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 at a skilled nursing facility in St. George, Utah.
Harry L. Decker
Harry L. Decker, age 82, died Jan. 14, 2024, in his home in Big Water, Utah. Harry was born June 15, 1941, in Paonia, Colorado.
Wayne Allen Noel
Wayne Allen Noel passed away at home on the evening of Jan. 9, 2024, with his wife Connie and his beloved dog Sadie by his side.
Weino Bereman Kangus
W.B. “Tug” Kangus passed away on Dec. 21, 2023, in his home in Page, Arizona.
Opinion
Amory Lovins.

Energy guru says energy gap can be bridged

The experts tell us an energy gap looms. Fossil fuels are phasing out, and solar and wind power can’t produce enough electricity to meet the demand in coming decades.

Live rough and know the real world

Guides in the outdoor industry inevitably come up with collective nicknames for customers. On horseback they’re “dudes,” on the river they’re “mers” – short for customers – and they’re “sticks” if you’re trying to trick a trout. Sometimes the terms trend a little negative – “flatlander” comes to mind, and there’s another name I’ve come to use but need to explain it.
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Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence
In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII.
Removing PFAS from public water will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home
Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. …
Gold vs. stocks: As both hit record highs, which is performing better for investors?
Money helps shed light on which is a better investment: gold or stocks.
Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow
One track on Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” honors a long-celebrated, oft-miscast heroine of American feminism: actress Clara Bow. As historians of the 1920s, we’ve studied Bow’s fame and her cultural legacy.
10 of the best places in the US to see the northern lights in 2024
Astronomers say 2024 will be a great year to see the northern lights. Stacker used various sources to list 10 places in the U.S. to view them.