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FEATURE — Have fun growing some delicious and nutritious microgreens on your kitchen counter, in a sunny window or under lights any time of the year. In as little as a week to 10 days you’ll be making your first harvest to use as a garnish, snack or add to your favorite sandwich or salad. […]

The Colorado River has a salt problem. According to Utah Republican Rep. John Curtis, it can damage tourist hotbeds, limit available drinking water and harm agricultural yields along the river that sustains seven Western states and nearly 40 million people. “This causes environmental damages and hundreds of millions of dollars in economic losses each year […]

CEDAR CITY — The Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah will be celebrating its 44th annual “Restoration Gathering Pow-Wow” the weekend of June 7-9 in Cedar City. “The cultural significance of a powwow is to bring intertribal communities together to dance with one another, not only for the celebration of life but as well as for […]

ST. GEORGE — Oversized vehicles will soon face limitations on the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, which winds through Zion National Park. In mid-2026, oversized vehicles can enter the park but drivers may have to go around the park, instead of straight through it. This will help reduce the likelihood of collisions on the highway as new […]

View our evening newscast for Friday, May 31, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: Heat ranks No. 1 for weather-related deaths. Here’s how to survive the Southern Utah summer. Georgia woman accused of defrauding Washington County investors out of $900K sentenced to federal prison Should Cedar City’s […]

ST. GEORGE — The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands is expanding its wildfire aviation program to include a helitack program to better assess and address active wildfires within the state. The new crew will be called the Diamond Fork Helitack and stationed at the Spanish Fork Airport. “Adding this helitack crew is […]

ST. GEORGE — Travelers using the Cedar City Regional Airport can expect to see an improved customer experience next year, as a 10-month expansion project is underway. On Tuesday, airport staff and local officials gathered in the airport terminal to kick off a 10-month expansion project to be completed simultaneously while the airport remains open […]

FEATURE — Southern Utah’s live music scene is flourishing, and the Canyon Media crew is back to highlighting local musicians. So gather around for another session of “Paper Jams.” Coming to you from Cloud 9 Studios at Canyon Media, this month’s edition features Adobe Taylor, a singer-songwriter, guitarist and St. George native. Watch (and hear) […]

ST. GEORGE — With temperatures predicted to be in the triple digits by Tuesday, health and public safety officials are urging residents and visitors to be mindful of the heat and stay hydrated to avoid becoming a heat-related statistic. “Even though most heat-related deaths are preventable through outreach and intervention,” heat is the leading cause […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — As InfoWest reflects on three decades of providing exceptional internet service to the Southern Utah community, it’s not just about the technology; it’s about the people behind the scenes who make it all possible. From network operations and IT to fiber installation and customer support, InfoWest’s success story is one of collaboration, […]