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CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — McMullin Injury Law, the largest personal injury firm in Southern Utah,recently announced the addition of attorney Shawn McGinnis to their growing team. McGinnis brings years of legal experience in multiple areas of practice to McMullin Injury Law.Whether his clients have been injured in an accident or another unfortunate incident, his focus is […]

ST. GEORGE — The Cedar Reds won their second straight Region 9 girls golf match on Thursday. Playing at SunRiver Golf Club in St. George, the Reds posted a team score of 346. They were led by RaeLee Johnson’s 83, with teammate Taylyn Wilson right behind with an 84. Rounding out Cedar’s top four scores […]

ST. GEORGE — This week, “What’s on the Menu” host Sheldon Demke met up with his buddy Tom Callister of Linx Commercial Real Estate for a tour of downtown St. George’s most delicious desserts. Downtown St. George is the place to be. Take a stroll along tree-lined streets where historic homes have been transformed into […]

ST. GEORGE — Recreationists hoping to explore Grand Canyon National Park are in for a treat. In a press release issued Monday, the National Park Service announced the reopening of Havasupai Gardens Campground and the Bright Angel and Tonto Trails for public use beginning Monday, April 15. The areas were closed Dec. 1, 2023, for […]

FEATURE — In recent years, financial security during retirement has taken center stage in discussions surrounding the well-being of retirees. This is particularly due to the shifting landscape ofSocial Security benefits, which are a cornerstone of retirement income for many Americans. As we look towards the future, especially the year 2025, questions arise about the […]

PANGUITCH — State and local officials say ongoing mitigation efforts addressing issues with the Panguitch Lake dam appear to be working well thus far. Speaking to an estimated crowd of more than 300 people who attended a town hall meeting at Panguitch High School on Wednesday night, Panguitch Mayor Kim Soper said he’s been “overwhelmed” […]

SALT LAKE CITY— The Center for Biological Diversity today announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to a conviction for the recent illegal shooting of a bald eagle in Cedar City. The Utah Division of Wildlife announced the shooting on Tuesday, stating that the iconic bird of prey was euthanized because of severe injuries. “It’s […]

View our evening newscast for Thursday, April 11, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: ‘The main portion of the dam is intact’: Officials issue Panguitch Lake update ‘Possibility of an active shooter’ triggers lockdown at SUU, area road closures ‘Film was the obvious answer’: Greater Zion group […]

CEDAR CITY — Early Thursday afternoon, nearly four hours after an unspecified telephone threat prompted a lockdown of all Southern Utah University facilities, university officials announced that all campus areas and buildings had been searched and cleared by law enforcement personnel. A message sent via the university’s campus-wide alert system at 1:10 p.m. reads as […]

ST. GEORGE — The softball team from Desert Hills dropped 18 unanswered runs on Dixie Wednesday night to remain unbeaten in Region 9 play with four games remaining. Desert Hills grounded the Flyers with a run in the first inning, six more in the second and then 11 tallies in the third to end the […]