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View our evening newscast for Monday, June 24, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: Frei’s fruitful future: Third-generation squeezes into succession at Santa Clara’s historic market Motorcyclist transported to hospital after collision at River Road intersection Making ‘HERSTORY’: See a celebration of women’s narratives at this St. […]

Today — Monday, June 24 — is the last day to send mail-in ballots for party primaries in Utah, a day ahead of the state’s primary election day. Ballots postmarked after Monday won’t be valid. As of Friday at 5 p.m. more than 20% of ballots cast statewide had been processed, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson […]

ST. GEORGE —Utah is among the best states in the nation for children’s overall well-being, according to a new national report, but experts are emphasizing the need for further investments in education. Utah ranks thirdin this year’sKids Count Data Book, which examines 16 indicators of economic well-being, education, health, and community and family. Martin Munoz, […]

CEDAR CITY — About 5 miles outside Cedar City, the Pyramid Ridge Campground is situated in a high desert landscape at over 6,000 feet in elevation and home to ancient-looking juniper trees growing among Southern Utah’s quintessential red rock. Now, the site is slated for a makeover. The Pyramid Ridge Campground expansion project was awarded […]

FEATURE — Life does not exist without water! Water is a transport mechanism for oxygen and nutrients and is critical for every organ of our bodies. This includes our brain and cognitive function, our heartbeat and blood flow, our gut and digestive processes, our immune system, our toxin-cleansing liver, our kidneys, our skin and its […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Trends are showing that more and more people are not considering a traditional four-year college degree right after high school, or even later in life as they re-enter the workforce. For some, the idea of a large university is overwhelming, and for others, the cost is prohibitive. Enter the world of technical […]

ST. GEORGE — Piles of lumber, tractors, workers walking around in hard hats — welcome to Southern Utah. The area’s growth is seemingly unstoppable, with new buildings and renovations springing up everywhere you look. In this episode of “What’s Going There,” Southern Utah’s show about developments and businesses in the works, Tom Callister with Linx […]

OREM (AP) — As he led a crowd of picnicking families in the “YMCA” dance, Trent Staggs gleefully waved a “Utah for Trump” flag at a recent campaign rally — one more not-so-subtle reminder to voters that he is backed by the former president in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney. That […]

OPINION — The objective of the proposed Northern Corridor Highway is to accommodate east-west traffic through the St. George area and reduce congestion in areas such as the Interstate 15/Green Spring interchange. I believe that most residents and visitors would agree that an east-west highway in some location is necessary to accommodate the expected continued […]

CEDAR CITY — The Pub, a popular eatery on Cedar City’s Center Street since 1999, has recently been rebranded under new ownership. When co-owners Jaden Reardon and Barry Orton officially cut the ceremonial ribbon last Saturday, it marked the restaurant’s transition into a new era. “The Pastry Pub had a huge spot in our hearts,” […]