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KANAB — Best Friends Animal Society launched its new mobile spay/neuter clinic to help pets and their owners with low-cost veterinary services in the Navajo Nation recently. Celebrating with staff, volunteers and supporters, Best Friends CEO Julie Castle was among the speakers. “Navajo Nation is so vast, with 16 million acres, yet it only has […]

ST. GEORGE — It’s no secret that theexpanding populationin St. George is on a collision course with its limited water supply. But what about the tourists and snowbirds flocking there? According to a2019 estimatefrom theKem C. Gardner Policy Institute, visitors and seasonal residents make up more than a quarter of the people in Washington County […]

Boards and Committees are a vital part of the government in Cedar City. Various boards and committees meet regularly, assisting with making Cedar City a better place to work, play, and live.

This page highlights information on the RAP tax (recreation, arts and parks)

WASHINGTON CITY — The city’s new Advanced Metering Infrastructure water meters, known in the industry as AMI meters, will go down in the record books, Washington City Mayor Kress Staheli told the City Council on Wednesday. Washington City became the first city in the state of Utah to convert to and install the environmentally friendly […]

CEDAR CITY — When considering cities to start a small business, Utah consistently ranks high in research studies by personal finance company Wallethub. In their annual report for “2024 Best and Worst Places to Start a Business,” Wallethub researchers named nine Utah cities among the 30 best small metropolitan areas nationwide in which to start […]

FEATURE — Maintaining a robust credit score is often considered a priority during one’s working years, primarily due to its implications on borrowing capabilities and financial flexibility. However, the significance of a credit score extends beyond the years of employment and remains a critical aspect of financial management even in retirement. As individuals transition into […]

ST. GEORGE — Dylan Horsley, a 2023 graduate of Water Canyon High School, has signed to play football for the Ogden Jets, a private junior college football program that competes in the USA Collegiate league, along with the St. George Eagles and a handful of other teams. Horsley’s announcement on Thursday morning marked the first […]

PINE VALLEY — The community is invited to join Dixie National Forest and Zion Forever Project at the grand opening of the new shop in the Pine Valley Heritage Center. On Friday, May 24, and Saturday, May 25, the community is invited to the Pine Valley Ranger District with family and friendsto participate in free […]

View our evening newscast for Thursday, May 23, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: Travel experts predict busiest Memorial Day Weekend ever; check engine, leave early, expect delays K-9 Officer Nero retires after ‘impressive career’ of sniffing out drugs in Washington County ‘Why I do it’: Secrist […]