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CEDAR CITY — A man accused of sexually assaulting a coworker at a Paragonah dairy farm on Halloween morning of 2021 has been found guilty on all counts. After deliberating for more than six hours on Friday, an eight-member jury in Cedar City found Miguel Angel Leon Gomez, 28, guilty of four separate charges: one […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — The population of St. George and surrounding communities has exploded over the past few decades, leading to new infrastructure and ultimately, more vehicles on local roadways. With an influx of both people and cars, the chance for crashes to occur has increased dramatically. Add distractions, impatience and negligence, and that creates the […]

Question: What would you say the difference is between being honest and being transparent? My friend’s husband has had a very bad pornography problem, cheated on her multiple times, lost his job and created other problems for them. Even though he says he is being honest about situations and not lying, he doesn’t give details […]

ST. GEORGE —Three teenagers working at the Subway sandwich shop in Springdale discovered a purse left behind bursting with money Monday evening. As the employees closed the establishment just before 10 p.m., they noticed a purse hanging on the back of a chair on the patio. One of the teens told St. George News that […]

ST. GEORGE —A well-known online travel guide rates Utah’s “Mighty 5” national parks as crowded and expensive yet compliments the parks on their economic impacts on neighboring communities. Travel Lemming analyzed data to rank all 63 U.S. national parks. None of Utah’s “Mighty 5” national parks – Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion […]

View our evening newscast for Tuesday, April 23, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: Hearing held over Northern Corridor dispute highlights federal overreach; opponents say it was 1-sided Utah waterfall book provides guide to help hikers go with the flow Motorcyclist transported by Life Flight after crashing […]

HURRICANE — On Monday, Utah Reps. Celeste Maloy and John Curtis hosted a House Subcommittee on Federal Lands field hearing at the Rock Bowl at Sand Hollow Resort. Joining them were fellow Utah Congressman Blake Moore and a handful of witnesses called upon to testify about the perceived overreach and bad faith of federal bureaucracy […]

FEATURE — April is National Financial Literacy Month, established in 2003 to teach Americans the importance of creating and maintaining healthy financial habits. During this month, individuals are encouraged to explore topics such as budgeting, saving, investing and debt management. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, combined with a review of research and consultation with leading […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — As Jones Paint & Glass celebrates over 80 years of service, its legacy stands as a testament to the enduring power of tradition, innovation and community spirit. Stepping into the doors of Jones Paint & Glass brings customers face-to-face with tradition and craftsmanship that create a timeless legacy, blending rich heritage with […]

ST. GEORGE — Utah offers numerous waterfall adventures, and an author is releasing an information guidebook naming the best hikes in June. “Hiking Waterfalls Utah: A Guide to the State’s Best Waterfall Hikes” by Stewart M. Green combines stunning photography with facts and locations. It’s user-friendly for all experience levels. Green has written books for […]