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View our evening newscast for Friday, March 8, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: Republicans seeking to unseat Cox pan diversity, new state flag at St. George political event Dixie Watercolor Society unveils spring showcase; public invited to reception in St. George Nonprofit touts ‘fantastic’ evenings, advantages […]

Utah Food Bank is expanding in San Juan County and has announced the opening of two new pantries that will help support residents of the Navajo Nation. President and CEO Ginette Bott said despite the food bank serving San Juan County for about 30 years, it had been a challenge to meet the level of […]

ST. GEORGE — Equestrians looking to embark on their next excursion to Bryce Canyon National Park may need to jump online first. Beginning April 1, those planning to ride private stock within Bryce Canyon will be able to make ride reservations online via Recreation.gov. This will replace the old system, by which reservations were made […]

ST. GEORGE — The four candidates running in the Republican primary to unseat Gov. Spencer Cox made their case to be governor and took questions during the Washington County Republican Women’s monthly luncheon at the Dixie Academy Ballroom on Thursday. Candidates expressed opposition to diversity and equity measures, said excessive government spending is causing more […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — In our increasingly digital world, where precious memories, important documents and vital information are stored on electronic devices, the importance of data backup cannot be overstated. Whether it’s flood, fire, theft or accidental damage, disaster can strike your devices at any time. The “Internet People” at InfoWest want to help you prepare […]

ST. GEORGE —Utah seeks to curb activity that prioritizes conservation on public land with a recently passed bill. The public land use amendments bill, designated HB 496 in the 2024 Legislature, requires the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office to recognize and promote multiple uses and sustained yields on federal public lands in Utah while opposing […]

CEDAR CITY — Cedar High School’s speech and debate team won the region championship for the third year in a row. In the Region 9 competition held at Southern Utah University in Cedar City on Feb. 27, the Reds saw several top finishers, including some who placed highly in more than one category. Cedar swept […]

FEATURE — My mom loved root beer. Before she passed away a year ago at age 93, she wanted a McDonald’s hamburger and a root beer. It was about that time that some of the kids and I stumbled upon a website that sold what they called, “Vintage Sodas.” One of the collections they offered […]

ST. GEORGE —The new president of a nonprofit group said the spring-shoulder season is a “fantastic” time for Southern Utahans to visit the Zion Corridor. Cade Campbell, president of the Zion Canyon Visitors Bureau, told St. George News that afternoons and evenings are the best time for locals to enjoy the area. “Parking is free […]

View our evening newscast for Thursday, March 7, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Full story links: Police discuss case against alleged St. George credit union robber Pickup crashes after trailer fishtails, dumping large trash container onto I-15 in Cedar City TGIF Show: Your weekend adventure guide brought to you […]