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CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Do you have a startup company you want to grow with help from personalized mentors, applied curriculum, generous scholarships, a peer support network, access to funding and more? The award-winning Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business might be the perfect program for you. […]

FEATURE (THE CONVERSATION) — There have been massive gains in productivity over the past century. So why are people still working so hard for so long? Output per workerincreased by almost 300% between 1950 and 2018in the U.S. The standard American workweek, meanwhile, has remained unchanged, at about 40 hours. This paradox is especially notable […]

ST. GEORGE — The hospitals in St. George and Cedar City have gained national recognition and are the only Utah facilities to make a prestigious list. U.S. News & World Report, known for its annual best hospitals list, has released its first list of top maternity care access hospitals in the nation. And both St. […]

ST. GEORGE — Home court advantage helped the underdogs make things interesting Wednesday night in Region 9 boys basketball action. But in the end, the favorites prevailed. Dixie, having locked up the regular season title, found the going tough at the Thunderdome but outlasted Desert Hills, 67-62. The Flyers’ Jordan Roberts set the state record […]

ST. GEORGE — Utah lawmakers are considering a bill that defines legal personhood and prohibits governmental entities from granting or recognizing legal personhood in certain categories of nonhumans. Specifically, HB 249, titled “Legal Personhood Amendments,” prohibits granting legal personhood to any of the following: artificial intelligence, inanimate objects, bodies of water, land, real property, atmospheric […]

View our evening newscast for Wednesday, Feb. 14, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: Southern Utah legislator sees sales tax as solution to fund increasing costs of emergency services Bill that came in wake of teen’s death gets support from Southern Utah rep for prioritizing kids’ safety […]

ST. GEORGE — We’re back to highlighting exceptional student-athletes throughout Southern Utah with all new episodes of “Performance Player of the Month.” This month’s episode features Dixie High School basketball star Jordan Roberts. Devin Dixon with The Fan Sports Network and St. George News Sports joined him on his home court to catch up. Learn […]

ST. GEORGE — High school wrestlers from Region 9 might not be able to win for their teams but they’ll have a very good chance to bring home some individual honors this weekend at the 4A state wrestling tournament. This year’s expansion of the 4A classification from 13 to 27 schools impacted some sports more […]

ST. GEORGE — Local police and fire chiefs have sounded the alarm for years that increasing health insurance costs and salaries have been hiking needed funds, and those needs are becoming a growing tumor in city budgets. But even as local residents have shown overwhelming support for increases in police, fire and emergency medical services, […]

Question: My husband passed away a little over a year ago and I’m starting to date again for a partner. I don’t know the rules anymore, especially since the last time I dated was over 40 years ago. Is it OK to invite a man to do things with me or would that be perceived […]