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CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Sacroiliitis is a painful condition involving the sacroiliac joints in the lower spine and pelvis. Unfortunately, sacroiliitis is misdiagnosed as sciatica and can worsen if not properly treated. Some of the most common symptoms of sacroiliac joint pain include: Lower back pain. Hip pain. Pain in the buttocks. Stiffness. Weakness. Numbness in […]

ST. GEORGE —While Desert Hills had a bye, the three other top teams in Region 9 baseball had their bats swinging in big wins this week. Snow Canyon remains atop the Region 9 standings at 8-0. Dixie is right behind in second place at 7-1. Desert Hills remained in third at 6-2. Crimson Cliffs defeated […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT —From the early days of dial-up to the future of fiber, InfoWest has evolved, adapted and remained on the cutting edge of internet technology in Southern Utah. Taking care of customers has been the company’s core focus from the start, and they don’t plan on changing that anytime soon. “We’re focused on providing […]

FEATURE — Have fun and enjoy picking fresh fruit right outside your door thanks to compact varieties you can grow in containers. Just clear some space on your patio, deck, balcony or front steps that receives at least six hours of sunlight and get busy planting. Consider starting with strawberries. They provide seasonal interest with […]

ST. GEORGE — What is the best way to get a hold of your state representatives, and what’s the best way to make sure you get a response? Thsse were questions asked during a recent luncheon hosted by the Washington County Republican Women. Attending were Reps. Joseph Elison, Colin Jack, Neil Walter, Walt Brooks and […]

ST. GEORGE — The times just keep coming down and the performances continue to improve for the Utah Tech University women’s track and field team. After hosting an invitational in late March, the Trailblazers have enjoyed success at the Vince O’Boyle Classic in Irvine, California, and the UNLV Rebels Elite Invitational in Las Vegas, Nevada. […]

CEDAR CITY — A man was taken to the hospital via Life Flight helicopter early Friday evening after the ATV he was driving was struck by a car on Airport Road in Cedar City. The incident happened at approximately 5 p.m. near 600 N. Airport Road and involved an older-model four-wheeler and a white Honda […]

ST. GEORGE — The improving situation with Panguitch Lake Dam has prompted the National Weather Service to lift the flash flood watch that had been in effect for portions of Southern Utah. “Dam operators and Garfield County officials have reported that progress has been made to stabilize the Panguitch Lake Dam,” according to a weather […]

View our evening newscast for Friday, April 12, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: ‘I watched my brother die’: Family shares pain during sentencing of DUI driver in Washington City crash Lockdown lifted on SUU campus; officials still investigating source of suspicious phone call ‘It looks like […]

ST. GEORGE — The deadline to file your 2023 income tax is Monday, April 15. If you haven’t filled out your tax forms yet, the IRS is providing reminders for taxpayers who might be working feverishly to meet the deadline for the 2023 tax year. According to the IRS, taxpayers should file after they receive […]