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ST. GEORGE — Authorities have identified the suspect they believe to be responsible for the shooting deaths of a Littlefield, Arizona, couple who went missing in January 2018. The suspect, Kenneth Gene Snyder, 57 of Littlefield, has been identified as the suspect who reportedly shot and killed Jerry McFalls and his wife Susan McFalls, according […]

WASHINGTON CITY — Lulu West was spotted three runs before she even toed the rubber Tuesday night and that was all she needed. West and the Desert Hills Thunder won big again on the Region 9 softball diamond, beating Crimson Cliffs 9-1 in Washington Fields. The Thunder boomed early and plated three runs in the […]

WASHINGTON CITY — Lulu West was spotted three runs before she even toed the rubber Tuesday night and that was all she needed. West and the Desert Hills Thunder won big again on the Region 9 softball diamond, beating Crimson Cliffs 9-1 in Washington Fields. The Thunder boomed early and plated three runs in the […]

ST. GEORGE — Lake Powell remains at the center of attention as the seven Colorado River Basin states figure out how much water is withdrawn from it this year and beyond. But those who rely on it for water and electricity —and the millions who enjoy recreating on the reservoir— are equally focused on how […]

ST. GEORGE — The South Entrance of Zion National Park may receive a face-lift to improve traffic flow and pedestrian access, including the installation of roundabouts and bridges. An online public meeting held Tuesday night addressed safety concerns and the environmental impacts of proposed improvements. The National Park Service will accept public comments on the […]

ST. GEORGE — While this “first-of-its-kind” project isn’t complete, Friends of Pando is ready to tell the story of how they created the “largest picture of a tree ever” in south-central Utah. Pando, situated in Fishlake National Forest, is touted as the world’s largest tree. According to the Friends of Pando website, “The word ‘pando’ […]

FEATURE (THE CONVERSATION) — COVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress – defined as persistent demands that lead to disease – varies widely. But some people will age faster and die younger from toxic stressors than others. So how much stress is too much, and what can you do about […]

CEDAR CITY — Cedar City Police recently arrested a man who allegedly deposited $11,500 in fraudulent checks and subsequently withdrew more than $9,500 in cash. German Mujica Aranda, 23, was booked into Iron County Jail on March 7. He faces one count of issuing bad checks exceeding $5,000, a second-degree felony. According to the probable […]

ST. GEORGE — Eddie Perry and Justine Yazie know all about hardship. Since the pandemic year of 2020, the St. George couple have experienced homelessness, unemployment and an uncertain future for their family and their two boys Isaiah and Ezekial. “We had some health problems, in and out of the ER,” Perry told St. George […]

View our evening newscast for Wednesday, March 20, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: Washington County approves agreement for raven population control inside desert reserve Springdale partnership will increase housing opportunities for town, national park workers Police: Motorcyclist transported to hospital after being struck by maintenance truck […]