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Question: It seems that I am forever doing something to irritate or offend my husband, and I guess I need to learn to better control myself so that I don’t come across in such a rude, insensitive, belittling, controlling and just plain offensive way. I seem to always be doing things wrong. If I mention […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — As a nation, there’s no denying that we’re getting sicker and fatter. And per Joel Bikman, longtime nutrition executive and the co-founder of a new science-based health and wellness company, it may not be your fault. From the time that the U.S. government first set dietary guidelines in 1977, the food industry […]

CEDAR CITY — Two members of Canyon View High School’s state champion girls wrestling team won national titles last weekend. Sophomore Julia Kay and junior Tilisa “T” Matakaiongo, both of whom are reigning individual state champions, took first place in their respective brackets at the USA Wrestling 16U and Junior Folkstyle Nationals held March 15-16 […]

ST. GEORGE —Cradled by Zion National Park, Springdale has long struggled with affordable housing. But a new town partnership could move the issue forward for workforce housing opportunities. Mayor Barbara Bruno told St. George News that Springdale is fortunate to be working with Mountain Country Home Solutions and through Community Land Trust to develop workforce […]

ST. GEORGE —The Colorado City/Hildale City Police Department is seeking the public’s help to find a missing, endangered man last seen nearly a week ago. Shane Lonnie Speirs, 49, was last seen by family members on March 13 when he left his home in Hildale, according to a statement released by the Colorado City-Hildale City […]

View our evening newscast for Tuesday, March 19, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: ‘It’s a big blessing for me’: St. George appoints new community development director Downwinders may have more monetary compensation coming Park service seeks public input on how to ‘better meet’ the demands of […]

CEDAR CITY — Third graders from across the Iron County School District gushed about their home city for Cedar City’s “Love Where You Live” essay contest. Three took home prizes. “I love Cedar City,” said first-place winner Alexa Oliver, pumping her fist after reading her speech at Wednesday’s Cedar City Council meeting. Oliver won $150 […]

ST. GEORGE — As the 2024 U.S. presidential election inches closer, experts are discussing the dangers posed by artificial intelligence and disinformation during elections. In Utah, legislation could mandate disclaimers when AI is used in political ads. The bill’s sponsors hope it’ll lead to increased voter awareness. Shana Broussard, a commissioner with the Federal Election […]

ST. GEORGE — Earlier in the month, the Oscars celebrated the film “Oppenheimer” as its best picture as a testament to the first above-ground test of a nuclear weapon. But many “downwinders” in Southern Utah bear the scars of the nuclear tests of the atomic age whose radiation and fallout sailed from the Nevada Test […]

CEDAR CITY — A dancer, a singer, a piano player and a vocal quartet comprised the four grand-prize winners during the fourth annual Cedar City Star Search competition on Friday evening. The one dozen entrants – three solo performers in each of three age categories plus three groups – showcased their talents before an audience […]