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ST. GEORGE —From sad, aged faces to bushy eyebrows and quirky winks, this ceramic artist is showcasing human expression on cups, mugs and jugs in a way you’ve never seen before. “People are what’s most meaningful to me — the faces, the humor and having a good, clean, no-strings-attached reason to smile or laugh,” artist […]

HURRICANE — The Hurricane High School boys wrestling team claimed its first region title in more than 20 years with a 46-25 defeat of Cedar in a dual meet at Hurricane on Thursday. The Tigers won nine of the 14 matches of the evening: five by fall or pin, three by decision and one by […]

ST. GEORGE — Everyone has a story to tell. For some, the start of a new year brings a renewed effort to propel a book idea from thought to paper. Beginning the process may seem daunting, but there is a large pool of local writers eager to help. “The Institute for Continued Learning is the […]

FEATURE — This week begins with an abundance of fortuitous energy, as multiple planets meet harmoniously in the sky. And with this collection of cosmic energy in the Earth signs of Capricorn and Taurus, this is about materializing dreams through taking a grounded, practical approach. Last week ended with Uranus, the planet of rebellion and […]

ABILENE, Texas — Southern Utah Univerity men’s basketball went on the road to Texas for a two-game trip. They are returning home with two massive Western Athletic Conference victories, earning an 82-67 win over the Wildcats of Abilene Christian on Saturday. Coupled with the win on Thursday, the Thunderbirds won back-to-back conference games for the […]

ST. GEORGE — The cheerleading teams from Desert Hills and Crimson Cliffs high schools won their respective 4A state championships on Friday. Competing at the state competition at Utah Valley University in Orem, the Desert Hills Thunder captured first place in the all-girl category, while Crimson Cliffs won its second straight state title in coed. […]

RICHFIELD — A brand-new beef production facility is set to open in Richfield, bringing jobs and educational opportunities — all with a focus on sustainability. “What we’ve built here, I don’t think there’s anything else like it in Utah,” Utah Beef Producers owner Henry Barlow said. Barlow, a general contractor with 35 years of experience […]

ST. GEORGE — With an upgrade that adds nine additional pickleball courts to the facility, the City of St. George is set to host the Little Valley Pickleball Complex expansion and championship court unveiling. According to a media release, on January 31 at 9:30 a.m. refreshments will be available and everyone is invited to take […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT —In early 1994, the scratchy clamor of dial-up was the “latest and greatest” communication technology available, and the nascent internet was teeming with untapped potential for visionary innovators like the founders of InfoWest. Internet technology has evolved by leaps and bounds over the last three decades. InfoWest has been at the forefront of […]

FEATURE — Just like us, insects spend their winters in different locations. Unlike us, they spend their winters in different stages of development. Some may overwinter as adults, others in their immature stage as grubs, caterpillars or nymphs, while others will be in the pupal stage like a chrysalis or cocoon. Understanding their lifecycle and […]