DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA – Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee reintroduced the Protect Utah’s Rural Economy – or PURE – Act on Friday, a bill that would protect Utah from presidential Antiquities Act abuse in much the same way Alaska and Wyoming are currently protected. “Rural Americans want what all Americans want: a dignified decent-paying job, […]
CEDAR CITY — The Enterprise High School drill team took first place in the 2A Southern Division competition on Saturday, with Kanab taking second. The event, staged at Millard High School in Fillmore, included teams from five schools, all from the Southern Utah area. In addition to Millard, the competition also featured Enterprise, Kanab, Beaver […]
ST. GEORGE — Residents in Southern Nevada and Southern Utah may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 21-1 from Jan. 25 through Feb. 12. According to a press release from Nellis Air Force Base, more than 80 aircraft are scheduled to depart from the base twice a day […]
ST. GEORGE — Utah is one of several states considering loosening restrictions allowing people to carry concealed firearms without a permit. A bill that would do just that advanced in the Utah House last week. The bill’s sponsor calls the measure “a small step” forward in the state’s gun laws, while opponents consider it dangerous. […]
CEDAR CITY — A driver who police say failed to yield at a stop sign caused a T-bone collision at a Cedar City intersection Monday afternoon. The incident, which reportedly occurred shortly before 2 p.m. at the intersection of 600 South and 1100 West, involved a red Ford Escort passenger car and a gray Ford […]
CEDAR CITY — Police say a reckless driver struck and damaged two other pickup trucks on northbound Interstate 15 before crashing into the median himself on Monday afternoon. The incident reportedly happened just before 12:30 p.m. near mile marker 61 on I-15 in Cedar City and involved three pickup trucks: a silver GMC, a dark […]