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ST. GEORGE — Three of the top four seeds in the 4A girls state basketball tournament won second-round games Thursday night, and two of those teams are from Region 9. No. 2 Snow Canyon got 31 points from Olivia Hamlin and dominated No. 15 Mountain View 77-37, while No. 3 Cedar had no problem with […]

CEDAR CITY— In commemoration of its 100th anniversary, Intermountain Farmers Association dedicated the milestone year to a noteworthy program of community service. Each IFA branch aimed to volunteer for 100 hours throughout 2023, contributing more than 3,500 hours to various community service projects throughout the Intermountain West. IFA employees in Cedar City partnered with local […]

View our evening newscast for Thursday, Feb. 22, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: Impacts of new artificial turf at St. George soccer field go beyond water conservation Emergency responders use Jaws of Life to extricate driver after car rolls in Ivins Water, growth and ‘Wings of […]

ST. GEORGE — Utah received a major financial boost Tuesday when the federal government announced it has earmarked significant funding for upgrades to the state’s drinking water and clean water infrastructure. According to a news release from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Utah is due $43,861,000, which is part of a $5.8 billion investment through […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Josh Williams, a physician assistant-certified with Desert Pain Specialists’ Cedar City team, has been recognized by the Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce as 2024 Medical Professional of the Year.Williams will receive his award at the 74th annual Best of Cedar City Awards Gala on Thursday, March 7. Each year, members of […]

ST. GEORGE — An alleged lane-change violation led to the discovery of 30 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during a search of a rental vehicle on southbound Interstate 15, authorities say. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Feb. 10, a Utah Highway Patrol trooper initiated a traffic stop on a southbound vehicle on I-15 that had its […]

ST. GEORGE — Utah law enforcement and emergency responders are overwhelmed with people making false claims of ingesting drugs during an arrest, said Utah Rep. Ken Ivory. Effective May 1, unless vetoed by Gov. Spencer Cox, those who do lie about ingesting narcotics face even stiffer penalties. Ivory and Utah Sen. Keith Grover introduced the […]

FEATURE (THE CONVERSATION) —Exercise has long been recognized by clinicians, scientists and public health officials as an important way to maintain healththroughout a person’s lifespan. It improves overall fitness, helps build strong muscles and bones, reduces the risk of chronic disease, improves mood and slows physical decline. Exercise can also significantly reduce the risk of […]

ST. GEORGE — Three Region 9 boys basketball teams fared well at home in the first round of the 4A state tournament Wednesday night, but two teams fell on the road and saw their seasons come to an end. In the Thunderdome, No. 15 Desert Hills shook off a slow first quarter and went on […]

FEATURE — Writing a book is hard. Getting published can be even harder. Publishing houses are inundated with queries from authors. How then, do writers rise above the chatter and make their books visible among a sea of other projects? Read on for tips from experts who have decades of experience working in the wonderful […]