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ST. GEORGE — With two weeks remaining on the regular season schedule, key matchups this week could go a long way in determining the crowded middle of the pack in Region 9 boys basketball. Snow Canyon and Crimson Cliffs square off Wednesday night. They are currently second and fourth in the standings behind Dixie, which […]

COVID-19 taught us the importance of cleaning and disinfecting to reduce the risk of getting sick. But with cold and flu season in full force, as well as RSV, hand-foot-mouth disease along with COVID, it is more important than ever to reevaluate hygiene habits. Consider the following general cleaning tips. Clean regularly with soap and […]

SALT LAKE CITY — Collecting shed antlers from many big game species, including deer, elk and moose, is a popular pastime in Utah. But before you head outdoors to collect shed antlers during the next few months, you are required to complete the2024 Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ Antler Gathering Ethics course, according to a […]

SALT LAKE CITY — It’s been more than 50 years since the Equal Rights Amendment cleared Congress. But what would be the 28th amendment to the U.S. Constitution has languished, unable to garner support from a three-fourths majority of state legislatures. A majority of states voted to ratify the amendment in the year since it […]

ST. GEORGE — From the earthy tan exterior to the olive and blush purple interior, the Red Cliffs Utah Temple not only captures the essence of Southern Utah topography, it provides all people — from the highest ranking Latter-day Saint officials to the curious child — an opportunity to experience something sacred. This and similar […]

CEDAR CITY — Don’t be too hard on the executive chef at Cedar City’s Courtyard by Marriott if he moved to Southern Utah from California five years ago. Kevin Jerrold-Jones brought with him the one thing nobody complains about from the Golden State — brunch. After completing culinary school in San Diego, Jerrold-Jones spent the […]

View our evening newscast for Monday, Jan. 29, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: Photo gallery: Thousands flock to Mesquite for 12th annual hot-air balloon festival ‘A fighting chance’: New development sparks hope for this Southern Utah critter Calling all aspiring writers in Southern Utah: Networking, peer […]

PAROWAN — A survey facilitated by the Wilderness Circuit board of directors has ranked Iron County’s rodeo as the third-best in Utah among medium-sized rodeos. According to a news release, the survey tallied votes from rodeo competitors belonging to the Wilderness Circuit, the rodeo region covering the majority of Utah, Idaho and Nevada. The voting […]

PAROWAN — A survey facilitated by the Wilderness Circuit board of directors has ranked Iron County’s rodeo as the third-best in Utah among medium-sized rodeos. According to a news release, the survey tallied votes from rodeo competitors belonging to the Wilderness Circuit, the rodeo region covering the majority of Utah, Idaho and Nevada. The voting […]

MESQUITE, Nev. – The grounds at the CasaBlanca Resort and Casino were filled with spectators and the sky was filled with colorful balloons as the 12th annual Mesquite Hot-Air Balloon Festival soared into Mesquite, Nevada, over the weekend. From Friday through Sunday, hot-air balloons from all over the United States entered the skies over Mesquite, […]