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ST. GEORGE —The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced Wednesday it has adjusted — from 50 to 40 — the recommended age for women to undergo their first mammography screening for breast cancer. The task force made a similar change three years ago that reduced the recommended age for the first colonoscopies for colon cancer […]

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman will likely have to find a new running mate — and fast — after a judge ruled Friday that his pick for lieutenant governor, Layne Bangerter, is not eligible to be included on the Republican primary ballot. “We cherish the right to run for office and […]

View our evening newscast for Friday, May 3, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: Contestants vie for crown in 90th Dixie Roundup Rodeo Queen and Princess Contest Sunrise serenade: Bryan and Cindy return to Sunny 101.5 for ‘old-school’ morning show Alleged reckless driver tells deputies following 11-mile […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — For meat connoisseurs, there’s no mistaking the taste difference between thoughtfully raised, high-quality local beef, and meat from a grocery store that’s produced en masse. Offering a customer experience akin to the small-town butcher shops of yesteryear, Dry Lakes Ranch Beef delivers only the best meat directly from their land to your […]

CEDAR CITY — A traveling art exhibition celebrating the 125th anniversary of Utah Division of Arts & Museums is now on display within Cedar City Council chambers and in the hallway just outside the room. The exhibit, which features some two dozen works that are part of the state’s Alice Merrill Horne Art Collection, will […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — In an increasingly connected world, where Wi-Fi serves as the lifeblood of most digital interactions, ensuring optimal performance from your router is paramount. Whether you’re streaming your favorite shows, working from home or simply browsing the web, a strong and reliable Wi-Fi connection is essential. As Southern Utah’s “Internet People,” the experts […]

ST. GEORGE —Southern Utah’s ranchers are grappling with frustration over a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture mandate. Unveiled on April 26, the rule states that all sexually intact cattle and bison transported across state lines must bear electronically readable tags. Metal clip tags were previously required for interstate travel. These will now be replaced by […]

FEATURE — As a teenager, I worked a summer job in Hawaii. I thought it would be a fun way to make some extra money while enjoying the islands. I had no idea when I signed up how very difficult it would be. My assignment was to plant pineapple. Planting was done by hand with […]

ST. GEORGE — Four Region 9 softball teams finished in the top eight in 4A and earned byes into the second round of the upcoming state tournament. Region 9 champion Desert Hills was unbeaten in region play and 20-3 overall, claiming the No. 2 seed in the 4A state tournament bracket released Wednesday morning. As […]

OPINION —At the Utah State Republican Convention on Saturday, we witnessed Gov. Spencer Cox deliver one of the most condescending speeches I have ever heard. He insinuated delegates are associated with far-left cancel culture — then labeled us far right-wing extremists. He insinuated the delegates’ votes don’t matter and “some” (including he/him) want the caucus […]