Author: Utah Channel 3

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — McMullin Injury Law, the largest personal injury firm in Southern Utah,recently announced the addition of attorney Jared Casper to their growing team. Casper brings over 25 years of legal experience to McMullin Injury Law. Mostly handling personal injury matters, he has successfully resolved hundreds of cases through trial, arbitration, mediation and negotiation. […]

PAROWAN — A 74-year-old glider pilot escaped with minor injuries after making a crash landing in a field of sagebrush near Parowan on Monday, officials said. Iron County Sheriff’s Lt. Jeff Humphries said the incident occurred shortly before noon, with the initial call coming in at 11:59 a.m. “He got too low and couldn’t get […]

ST. GEORGE — Fireworks are a staple of the Fourth of July across the nation and the Pioneer Day in Utah. While fun to watch if used correctly, they can also be the trigger for a human-caused fire if handled carelessly. Fire restrictions have been imposed across Utah and the southwestern U.S. due to high […]

FEATURE — Friendships are vital to our lives, providing support, companionship and joy. However, the boundaries between friendship and romance can sometimes blur, creating a slippery slope that can lead to wrecked relationships, heartache and regret. Unfaithful friendships, where a friendly relationship crosses the line into emotional or physical infidelity, are more common than many […]

CEDAR CITY — A 54-year-old man who pleaded guilty to attempted sexual exploitation of a minor and dealing in materials harmful to a minor has been sentenced to prison. Stephen Jay Cooper of Saratoga Springs was sentenced in Cedar City by 5th District Judge Matthew L. Bell on May 20, six days before Cooper’s 54th […]

ST. GEORGE — June isNational Immigrant Heritage Month, and advocates in Utah want to see a pathway to U.S. citizenship include easier access to public lands and waters for immigrants who take the Oath of Allegiance each year. Olivia Juarez, public lands program director for the group GreenLatinos, one of the 68 organizations which sent […]

View our evening newscast for Monday, June 24, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: Frei’s fruitful future: Third-generation squeezes into succession at Santa Clara’s historic market Motorcyclist transported to hospital after collision at River Road intersection Making ‘HERSTORY’: See a celebration of women’s narratives at this St. […]

Today — Monday, June 24 — is the last day to send mail-in ballots for party primaries in Utah, a day ahead of the state’s primary election day. Ballots postmarked after Monday won’t be valid. As of Friday at 5 p.m. more than 20% of ballots cast statewide had been processed, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson […]

ST. GEORGE —Utah is among the best states in the nation for children’s overall well-being, according to a new national report, but experts are emphasizing the need for further investments in education. Utah ranks thirdin this year’sKids Count Data Book, which examines 16 indicators of economic well-being, education, health, and community and family. Martin Munoz, […]

CEDAR CITY — About 5 miles outside Cedar City, the Pyramid Ridge Campground is situated in a high desert landscape at over 6,000 feet in elevation and home to ancient-looking juniper trees growing among Southern Utah’s quintessential red rock. Now, the site is slated for a makeover. The Pyramid Ridge Campground expansion project was awarded […]