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View our evening newscast for Friday, May 17, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: A deadly domino effect? Impacts of rodenticides on Southern Utah’s ecosystems Former Hurricane preschool teacher sentenced on child exploitation charges Public invited to participate in George Washington Boulevard extension project study Cox entertains […]

HURRICANE — Kaleigh Telfer and Alena Sharp stacked up birdies during Thursday’s opening round of the Copper Rock Championship, both signing 8-under 64s to hold a one-shot lead over Daniel Iacobelli. The pair combined for 17 birdies and only one bogey, with both players coming from the morning wave. The wind started to pick up […]

ST. GEORGE — Acrash on Interstate 15 near Littlefield, Arizona, closed the northbound lanes for a short while Friday afternoon with authorities eventually able to open one of the lanes to travel. A crash was reported around mile 8 on the Arizona stretch of I-15 around 1:12 p.m. Arizona time. The incident initially closed both […]

ST. GEORGE — A crash on Interstate 15 near Littlefield, Arizona, closed the northbound lanes for a short while Friday afternoon with authorities eventually able to open one of the lanes to travel until the scene was cleared and traffic was allowed to move ahead. A crash was reported around mile 8 on the Arizona […]

In Utah, fentanyl is now the most seized narcotic, responsible for at least 50% of fatal overdoses and at a cost of only about $2 or $3 per pill. That’s according to Utah Department of Public Safety officials, who on Wednesday briefed lawmakers on a number of crime-related issues including the threat of fentanyl, a […]

ST. GEORGE —When you’ve made an emotional connection to a place as a child, it feels like coming home when you return years later. Even if you can’t remember images, you never forget that feeling. Cruising into the town of Panguitch, just 30 minutes outside of Bryce Canyon National Park, feels familiar. My parents managed […]

ST. GEORGE — Springdale, the gem of Zion Canyon, is also a mecca for great restaurants. In this episode of “What’s on the Menu,” host Sheldon Demke and Monica McGlochlin, host of the midday show on 99.9 KONY Country, took a drive to the charming town to dine at the Spotted Dog. The Spotted Dog […]

FEATURE — I have written much about how to avoid financial scams, but as soon as an article goes to print a new slew of schemes is already being introduced. There isn’t time or space to list all the ways criminals will try to separate you from your money. Recently, a new type of scam […]

SPANISH FORK– Bailey Lee’s dramatic 3-run home run in an elimination game against Bear River propelled the Thunder to their first ever appearance in the 4A state softball championship. “I was floating around the bases,” Lee told St. George News. “That was one of the best feelings I’ve had.” Lee added that before she walked […]

WASHINGTON CITY — Girls on the Run Southern Utah is holding their biannual 5K this weekend with parents, girls and mentors running to support the nonprofit organization. The youth running-based program started in North Carolina and spread nationwide offering training to strengthen social, emotional, physical and behavioral skills. Girls on the Run Southern Utah Executive […]