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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s newest member of Congress narrowly earned enough support from delegates to avoid losing her seat and will advance to the June primary election. Rep. Celeste Maloy, who is seeking her first full term in Congress, received 43.15% of the vote compared to 57.85% for challenger Colby Jenkins, a combat veteran. […]

CEDAR CITY — Southern Utah University officials broke ground on a new Music Center building Thursday morning. The planned two-story, 44,000-square foot facility, to be located in what is now a parking lot to the northwest of 300 West and University Avenue, has a target completion date of June 2026. “What a glorious day this […]

ST. GEORGE — The Snow Canyon softball team sent its senior class out in style Friday night in a domination over Dixie at home. The Warriors finished 8-4 in region play after the win, good for third place. Cedar just edged Snow Canyon for second after the Reds beat Hurricane twice last week and finished […]

ST. GEORGE — Anything can happen in the race for soccer dominance in Region 9. Snow Canyon put up a flurry of goals at home in a win over Hurricane Friday night. Meanwhile, Dixie got knocked off at Desert Hills after the Thunder avenged an early-season defeat and upended the Flyers. Those results left Snow […]

SALT LAKE CITY — Nearly 4,000 Republican delegates swarmed the Salt Palace in downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday morning to pick GOP nominees in races from Utah governor to state school board. Many of the morning sessions were delayed by more than an hour because of delays with the credentialing process or problems with […]

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Moderate Republicans, who often have been successful with Utah voters, will look to stave off farther-right challengers at Saturday’s state GOP convention, which typically favors the most conservative contenders. All eyes are on the crowded race to succeed U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, the state’s best-known centrist Republican, who often made […]

FEATURE — Boost the summer-long beauty and heat tolerance in your gardens and containers with new varieties of annual vinca (Catharanthus). The unique Soiree vinca varieties provide added appeal with their cute, double and ruffled flowers. Annual vincas, also known as Madagascar and Rose periwinkle, thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established they […]

CEDAR CITY — Southern Utah University celebrated the largest-ever “strong and resilient” graduating class Thursday evening during its 125th annual commencement. “We are thrilled tonight to recognize 3,047 candidates for graduation, with 888 master’s degrees 1,876 bachelor’s degrees, 290 associate degrees and 107 certificates,” said SUU President Mindy Benson as she welcomed those in attendance […]

View our evening newscast for Friday, April 26, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: St. George Police adds automated license plate readers to crime-fighting toolkit ‘A call that I just had to answer’: How this St. George entrepreneur revolutionized the hair industry After spirited public discussion, 4-3 […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — In the heart of Iron County, where community bonds run deep, three locals have come together to establish a haven for those navigating the turbulent waters of loss and mourning. At Cedar Valley Funeral & Cremation, where every detail is crafted with care, customers can find solace, support and dignified services tailored […]