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Utah’s reservoirs are still at what the state calls “impressive” levels, with most hovering around 90% capacity — by comparison, statewide levels were a little over half full this time last year. But Lake Powell, the country’s second-largest reservoir, is an outlier. According to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, it’s currently at about 35% capacity. […]

View our evening newscast for Monday, May 20, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: Woman transported to hospital after crashing through wall in Washington City Utah women’s association with a long history of advocacy meets in St. George Man accused of stealing $7M in treasury checks extradited […]

ST. GEORGE — Get ready for a dazzling patriotic tribute, a world-class concert experience and Southern Utah’s largest fireworks display as the99.9 KONY Country 4th of July Celebration returns to St. George. An estimated 20,000 people will gather at Greater Zion Stadium to celebrate America’s independence with a night of thrilling live entertainment. For the […]

ST. GEORGE — More than 3 in 5 Utahns believe the state is on the wrong track and their quality of life is worse today than it was five years ago. A new report by the Utah Foundation paints a bleak picture of how Utah residents feel about their home state. Data in the report […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — It’s all over the internet and maybe even in your own neighborhood: a celebrity, friend or neighbor who’s had sudden changes to their appearance. Chances are, it’s due to Ozempic or Wegovy – prescription injections that workby mimicking glucagon, a naturally occurring hormone. The artificial hormones found in these drugs help you […]

FEATURE — Hey fellow moms! Parenting comes with its challenges, and if you’ve noticed your teens dealing with social anxiety, you’re not alone. Here are three tips from my journey to help my teens overcome it. Discovering core values Sit down with your teens and explore what truly matters to them. Identifying their top two […]

PROVO — The Snow Canyon boys won their third consecutive state track and field championship on Saturday. In the 4A girls meet, Snow Canyon earned the runner-up trophy after placing second to Timpanogos. Bolstered by top-level performances in sprints and hurdles, the Warrior boys scored 128 team points, while runner-up Crimson Cliffs finished with 76. […]

ST. GEORGE — Scholarship programs, racial equity, pay gap issues and book banning were all on tap this weekend as the American Association of University Women gathered in St. George for its annual Utah State Conference. This nonpartisan group promotes education for women, with an emphasis on fair pay and economic opportunities. The group also […]

CEDAR CITY — A Cedar City man who pleaded guilty in April to child sexual exploitation after explicit images were found on his cell phone account has been sentenced to prison. Colton Ross Hedges, 23, was sentenced on May 13 by 5th District Court Judge Matthew L. Bell, who ordered that Hedges serve 1-15 years […]

A recent memo from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is raising concern about the infrastructure at the Glen Canyon Dam and its ability to deliver water downstream should levels at Lake Powell continue to decline. Environmental groups are calling it “the most urgent water problem” for the Colorado River and the 40 million people who […]