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These were Utah's fastest-growing cities in 2023 — and the cities that lost population
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Over a dozen Utah communities gained at least 1,000 new residents between 2022 and 2023, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data.
Divine calling: How 'Father Rob' came to preside over 3 Episcopal churches in southern Utah
Mori Kessler, St. George News | Posted May 15 - 1:49 p.m. | Save Story
When the Rev. Robert Willmann first visited St. George in early 2023, he said he was "awestruck" by the beauty of the area and felt a calling to move to the southwest corner of the state from southern Ohio.
Utah resort owner to run Zion concessions, marking 1st change in 5 decades
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 12:40 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah company with ties to several Utah resorts is set to take over Zion National Park concessions beginning next year.
Officials say brush fire in Hurricane suspected to be started by juveniles
Mori Kessler, St. George News | Posted May 14 - 8:55 a.m. | Save Story
A short-lived brush fire that ignited in a wash running between Hurricane neighborhoods Monday evening and threatened nearby homes is suspected to be human caused.
'Cherished' southern Utah site expected to be closed for 2 months this summer
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 11:09 a.m. | Save Story
One of the "most cherished recreation sites" within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument will be closed for a large chunk of the summer.
Project concludes: Controlled burn south of St. George aimed to strengthen plant resiliency
Alysha Lundgren, St. George News | Posted May 12 - 7:42 p.m. | Save Story
The Bureau of Land Management recently completed a prescribed burn south of St. George in an effort to improve the resilience of native plants.
St. George father and son duo launching a heartwarming animated series
Jessi Bang, St. George News | Posted May 12 - 3:33 p.m. | Save Story
In a world where robots are used and abused, a heroine emerges giving the robots a voice and showing them the love they desperately long for.
Utah sheriffs tour U.S.-Mexico border: 'What does happen there does impact Utah'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 12 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
Sheriffs from Weber, Utah and Kane counties recently visited the U.S.-Mexico border amid worries about the local impact of the surge in undocumented immigrants entering the country.
St. George horseman completes one of the world's toughest endurance races
E. George Goold, St. George News | Posted May 11 - 7:40 p.m. | Save Story
The Gaucho Derby is a 500-kilometer horse race through some of the most rugged mountain terrain in the world, and it was conquered by a St. George local.
Golf carts now legal to drive on certain streets in St. George
Mori Kessler, St. George News | Posted May 11 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
Driving a golf cart down certain streets is now legal in St. George following a unanimous vote by the City Council last week.
Man who pleaded guilty to attempted sexual exploitation of a minor sentenced in Cedar City
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted May 10 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
A 48-year-old Salt Lake City man who pleaded guilty to attempted sexual exploitation of a minor and dealing in materials harmful to a minor has been sentenced to serve nine months in jail, followed by four years of probation.
Case dismissed: St. George woman accused of DUI and hitting 2 on scooters wasn't intoxicated
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 6:57 p.m. | Save Story
Charges were dismissed against a southern Utah student accused of hitting two boys on scooters while intoxicated after it was determined she wasn't intoxicated and hadn't fled the scene.
St. George homebuyers will pay a lot more in monthly mortgage for homes purchased this year
Haven Scott, St. George News | Posted May 9 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
Those looking to buy a house in Washington County now face a dramatic difference in the price of a monthly mortgage, according to a recent report.
Charges filed against former middle school counselor continue to mount in Washington County
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted May 9 - 6:57 a.m. | Save Story
Charges continue to mount for a former Mesquite middle school counselor who was arrested in Nevada and then extradited to Washington County to face charges filed in Utah.
Skies alert: California rocket launch visible in southern Utah has potential to be 'space jellyfish'
Chris Reed, St. George News | Posted May 8 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
The scheduled launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California on Wednesday evening is not only likely to be visible from southern Utah but also has the potential to create a phenomenon known as a "space jellyfish" because of the timing of the liftoff.
24 pounds of fentanyl with $1.6M street value seized in southern Utah bust
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 12:37 p.m. | Save Story
Police in St. George reported seizing drugs with a street value of $1.6 million from a vehicle last week after receiving a tip.
Police: Tip leads to discovery of 108K fentanyl-laced pills during traffic stop in St. George
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted May 8 - 7:26 a.m. | Save Story
An anonymous tip led to the recovery of more than 108,000 suspected counterfeit oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl during a traffic stop in St. George over the weekend.
Kevin Costner puts out casting call for extras in his southern Utah film
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 9:17 p.m. | Save Story
"Yellowstone" star Kevin Costner is back in Utah, and he's looking for paid extras to star in his new film series, "Horizon: An American Saga."
