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View our evening newscast for Friday, Feb. 2, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: Entrepreneur launches St. George home store to bring ‘love and commitment’ to the community Horse spooked by reckless driver during Washington City event breaks ankle, has to be put down New bill seeks […]

ST. GEORGE — Southern Utah’s rich film history caught the eye of Hollywood 100 years ago. Now Cedar City is planning a celebration on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 6-8 p.m. at the Historic Cedars Hotel. “When Hollywood Came to Town” celebrates Cedar City as the birthplace of Utah filmmaking. The Hollywood premier-like celebration features special […]

To address a looming child care crisis as federal pandemic assistance money dries up, a Utah lawmaker is proposing an “outside of the box” solution. It’s one child care advocates welcome — while frustrated that Utah’s Republican legislators are more inclined to use about $160 million already-set-aside dollars for tax cuts rather than help child […]

WASHINGTON CITY — Those who live in the city and enjoy walking for exercise have regained access to a popular tunnel that was closed due to freeway construction in the area. According to a media release from the Utah Department of Transportation, the pedestrian crossing under Interstate 15 to Boilers Park is now open to […]

ST. GEORGE — The first thing you might notice about John Curtis, one of the many candidates vying to replace Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate, are his socks. In the 2010s when he was mayor of Provo, Curtis noticed something about the socks of his colleagues at Provo City Hall. They were kind of, […]

FEATURE — As we age, it is natural to experience some cognitive decline. This decline is a normal part of the aging process and may affect our ability to make sound financial decisions. Cognitive decline can impact our memory, judgment and reasoning, making it difficult to manage our finances effectively. This can be a significant […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision may have defined the civil rights movement, but his legacy lives on in our communities, schools and even corporations. At TDS Telecommunications, a local award-winning internet provider, many of his ideas are reflected in how it operates as a company – championing inclusivity, driving customer loyalty, fostering […]

ST. GEORGE — Current and former politicians from around the state paid tribute Thursday to Jan Graham, the first woman to serve as Utah Attorney General, who died Monday in St. George. She was 74. “Jan Graham was a trailblazer,” Gov. Spencer Cox posted on “X.” “Abby and I are grateful for her public service […]

ST. GEORGE — The middle of the Region 9 girls basketball standings shuffled a bit Thursday night. Region leader Snow Canyon took care of business against Pine View by way of a 60-46 win, and second-place Cedar defeated Crimson Cliffs 59-48. Meanwhile, Desert Hills took down Hurricane 57-43 to move from fifth place to third […]

WASHINGTON CITY — On an otherwise beautiful day, disaster struck for one family when their horse was startled. Due to some horseplay from unknown drivers knocking down orange cones at a balloon festival in Washington City, the horse was spooked and broke a leg. As a result, the horse had to be euthanized, Ed Tracey, […]