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CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — As the cost of higher education continues to climb, questions surrounding the value of a college degree have become increasingly prominent. We explore insights into the benefits of pursuing post-secondary education and concerns regarding affordability and student loan debt. A comprehensive study commissioned by the Utah System of Higher Education emphasized the […]

During the 2022-23 academic year, Utah public colleges and universities awarded 19,219 bachelor’s degrees. It was about 100 more than the previous year. But, the Utah System of Higher Education wants to see even better outcomes with a new system: giving students the option to get their bachelor’s degrees in three years rather than four. […]

ST. GEORGE —One of Zion National Park’s signs of spring is the return of the monogamous peregrine falcons. Park officials confirm that these fast, high-flying birds frequently return to the same territory yearly. “If they are forced off their nests, they may not return, and that’s why it’s so important that we do not disturb […]

ST. GEORGE — Concertgoers and art enthusiasts alike are invited to enjoy a free live performance of The National Parks this Friday. Known for their soul-filling folk music, pulling inspirations from their surroundings,The National Parks are set to take St. George on a musical journey during a free concert, Friday, March 29, at 7 p.m., […]

ST. GEORGE — Concertgoers and art enthusiasts alike are invited to enjoy a free live performance of The National Parks this Friday. Known for their soul-filling folk music, pulling inspirations from their surroundings,The National Parks are set to take St. George on a musical journey during a free concert, Friday, March 29, at 7 p.m., […]

FEATURE — It’s officially spring, and it’s time to start thinking about gardening season! Consider these tips to help you prepare. Included are links from the Utah State University Extension Gardeners Almanac. Consider takingsoil samplesto determine fertilizer needs. Plant seeds ofcool-season vegetables (peas, lettuce and radishes) as soon as the soil is workable. Consider plantingpeas […]

CEDAR CITY – Cedar City Police are investigating whether road rage was a factor in a rear-end collision involving two pickup trucks Monday afternoon. Reported shortly before 1 p.m., the incident occurred near 2800 West on state Route 56 and involved a blue Ford F-150 and a silver Dodge Ram 3500, each with an adult […]

CEDAR CITY— A pickup truck caught fire and burned near Main Street in Cedar City on Monday. The incident, which was reported shortly before 10:30 a.m., happened a short distance east of the intersection of Main and 800 South and involved a white Ford F-150 pulling an enclosed utility trailer. Cedar City Fire Chief Mike […]

ST. GEORGE — Nearly four years after ground was broken for the second Latter-day Saint Temple in the St. George area, hundreds of people gathered Sunday at that very spot for two dedicatory sessions for the Red Cliffs Utah Temple while thousands more watched the sessions from the nearby chapel. Dedicating the new temple on […]

HURRICANE — For some Southern Utah residents, madness in March means basketball. Others get wax jobs, fresh oil changes and fine-tune their engines for the Hurricane Valley Rotary Club Easter Car Show. This year, organizers are expecting more than 300 vehicle entries and dozens of vendors. Multiple food trucks will also be selling food and […]