ST. GEORGE — A 15-year-old boy reportedly drowned while on a school trip to Swim Beach on Lake Powell Friday as investigators continue to piece together the events that led up to the teen’s tragic death. National Park Service emergency dispatch received a report of a possible drowning Friday around 12:30 p.m. at Swim Beach […]

ST. GEORGE — A locally owned farm in Rockville is preparing to harvest their first crop of hemp, a plant used for its fibers and medicinal qualities.  The farm, Zweedles and Bees, planted the first crop in May, and owners expect to harvest it by mid-October.  The plants are being grown solely for the flowers they […]

CEDAR CITY — Week 1 of the high school football season was a rough one for Region 9, as the Cedar City Reds were the only one of the region’s eight teams to post an opening-night win. Following are short recaps of Friday’s non-region contests involving Region 9 teams. Cedar City 30, Spanish Fork 27 […]

Letters to the editor: Aug. 18

A former Utah Attorney General argues the Trump administration nominated the wrong person to lead the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

ST. GEORGE — July’s job numbers show Utah is currently experiencing its lowest unemployment rate since before the Great Recession. The monthly employment summary released by the Utah Department of Workforce Services Friday estimates that unemployment in the state is at 2.8% for the second month a row. The national unemployment rate is currently 3.7% “This […]

ST. GEORGE — School may be back in, but the heat is still on in Southern Utah, and as a result, many yards and gardens are trying to keep up with the temperatures – and fight the pests. You can help your landscape and garden along by considering these tips from the USU Extension Gardeners Almanac to […]

ST. GEORGE — Cedar City met the all-time high temperature for Aug. 15 this year, reaching the 17-year-old record of 96 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Weather Service. The last time that Cedar City reached 96 degrees on Aug. 15 was in 2002. Last year, the high temperature was only 88 degrees and was 83 […]

ST. GEORGE — Dixie Regional Medical Center has announced intentions to build a new hospital in Hurricane, providing the growing community with much-needed emergency services. Hospital Administrator Mitch Cloward publicly announced that they have included a proposal to build the hospital in their five-year plan at a Hurricane City Council meeting Thursday night.  DRMC administrators will […]

ST. GEORGE — Dixie Regional Medical Center has announced intentions to build a new hospital in Hurricane, providing the growing community with much-needed emergency services. Hospital Administrator Mitch Cloward publicly announced that they have included a proposal to build the hospital in their five-year plan at a Hurricane City Council meeting Thursday night.  DRMC administrators will […]