PAROWAN — Citing extreme drought conditions, Iron County officials are suspending the issuing of online burn permits and asking residents to be especially careful with outdoor fires of any kind. The Iron County Commission discussed the issue during its regular meeting Monday, first hearing from Sheriff Ken Carpenter, who spoke of several recent fires that […]

FEATURE — Household transitions, when children leave the care and responsibility of one parent to be with the other parent, can be emotional for children and parents alike. Establishing a routine for these transitions is beneficial for residential parents, nonresidential parents and children. Although there is no correct way to handle these transitions, good communication […]

ST. GEORGE — If you’re thinking of visiting Gunlock Reservoir for its waterfalls this year, consider a change of plans. For the last two years, the waterfalls that spilled out of Gunlock Reservoir flowed due to the high levels of melting snowpack present in the mountains at the time. This year, due to low snowpack, […]

ST. GEORGE — During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Utahns headed outdoors as a way to get exercise and avoid cabin fever; however, for those planning to take their dog on any hikes or camping trips this spring and summer, the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources advises: make sure your pet doesn’t chase or harass any […]

CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — As integral parts of a comprehensive pain management practice, the physicians at Desert Pain Specialists treat patients from head to toe and every joint in between. “I will go to battle for my patients’ needs,” said Dr. Steven Larsen, a military veteran and Desert Pain’s newest physician. Larsen brings several years of […]

Utah Governor Cox declared April Dark Sky month on April 5 after International Dark Sky Week. Here’s how national parks and monuments are celebrating.

The Washington County Fair is this week, marking the first iteration of the event to happen in April after decades of having been run in the summer.

Utah reported 2,763 new cases of coronavirus in the week ending Sunday, from 2,779 the week before of the virus that…

ST. GEORGE —Though Utah State Rep. Brad Last says the legislation to change the name of Dixie State University was important, he’s really more of a numbers man. However, while the latter may be more important in the day-to-day operation of the state, the former still provided an emotional jolt for the Republican legislator from […]

ST. GEORGE —In case you missed it, here is your weekend recap of the top five most viewed stories published on St. George News from Saturday and Sunday, April 10-11. See the related stories at the bottom of this page for five honorable mention stories. New 5-minute method introduced to decontaminate boats of pesky quagga […]