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FEATURE — A new report co-written by a Utah State University Extension researcher challenges the notion that loving and lasting relationships are founded on the idea of “soulmate love.” David Schramm, a USU Extension family life specialist, helped analyze the research that shows that enduring connection in romantic relationships comes from the personal virtues and […]

CEDAR CITY — A suspected impaired driver was arrested Sunday night following a rollover crash in a residential subdivision west of Cedar City. Justen Alan Stock, 43, was booked into Iron County Jail on suspicion of DUI (first offense within 10 years), a class B misdemeanor, having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, […]

OPINION — Even though they are an easy target, there’s value in remembering the public school system was one of the truly great ideas of the founders of this country. In an era in which only wealthy white males had the opportunity for even a basic education, guaranteeing equal access to education for all was […]

CEDAR CITY —Shortly before midnight Sunday, a driver hit a cow in a remote area of Beaver County. The person was driving a white sedan on state Route 21 and hit a cow near mile marker 36. The car appears to have sustained extensive damage to its front end and windshield. The driver was reportedly […]

View our evening newscast for Monday, Feb. 12, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: ‘An epidemic of loneliness’: Help needed raising spirits of Southern Utah youth ‘What in the world?’: Fiery crash in Hurricane leads to an unidentified fatality St. George Community Education Channel faces 2025 shutdown […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — The plant-based diet is increasingly in the news, plugged by social media influencers, and may even be followed by a vocal family member. So, is a plant-based diet a virtuous, healthy way of living, or is it just hype? Joel Bikman, the co-founder of an innovative new health and weight loss company, […]

HURRICANE — Three Falls Elementary School recently hosted its annual Chinese New Year assembly, where students from all grade levels put on a show with dancing, singing and even Kung Fu skills. “Three Falls Elementary is a Chinese dual immersion program,” Principal Jennifer Eggleston told St. George News during the event held last week. “Each […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Obtaining the body you want can be a lifelong struggle. If diets, exercise programs and other weight loss “solutions” have left you unsatisfied, it’s time to visit Belle Medical. A healthier, happier future is possible with semaglutide, now available at Belle Medical. Administered via weekly self-injection, semaglutide represents an exciting breakthrough in […]

ST. GEORGE — Do you spend too much time chasing that promotion? Or maybe you have a cool hobby and nobody to share it with? Have everything, but still don’t feel fulfilled? For those who answered in the affirmative, community service might help to connect with the Southern Utah community, raise the spirits of a […]

FEATURE — February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. In fact, 1 in 4 deaths each year are caused by heart disease. Although you may find this alarming, there is some good news! Heart disease can often be prevented. It’s all […]