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The Creamery serves farm-fresh ice cream to long lines in this small Utah town

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're ever driving from northern Utah to St. George or to one of the beautiful national parks like Zion or Bryce Canyon, a great place to stop on the trip is The Creamery in Beaver, Utah.

From open-heart surgery to singing about family history: how a Utah teacher is using her voice

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

After losing and regaining her voice following heart surgery, a Utah teacher and singer uses music to preserve family stories and inspire storytelling.

Paiute tribe disputes claims by town of Springdale over trail-use agreement

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A trail use agreement between the town of Springdale and the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah is in dispute, though city officials said they are working toward a resolution.

Child dies after being struck by boat at Lake Powell

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 31 - 3:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A child died after being struck by a boat he or she fell out of while recreating along the Arizona side of Lake Powell Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

Cedar City Arts Council brings art to locals through community art walk

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 31 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cedar City Arts Council's free Final Friday Art Walk, featuring local and regional artists, returns Friday, July 31.

Utah family seeks answers after roadside memorial vanishes near St. George

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted July 30 - 9:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George family is offering a $500 reward for the return of a roadside memorial honoring their son, who died in a crash.

Driver shares firsthand encounter of powerful lightning strike, truck fire near Cedar City

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated July 30 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A driver said lightning struck his truck as he traveled on I-15 Wednesday, starting a fire that decimated the vehicle.

Truck struck by lightning on I-15 in southern Utah Wednesday afternoon

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 29 - 6:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A truck was struck by lightning on I-15 in southern Utah Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were reported. The truck, a 2021 Ford F-150, was deemed a total loss.

Flooding likely killed thousands of fish at southern Utah reservoir, wildlife officials say

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 29 - 5:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Flash flooding from the Cottonwood Fire burn scar likely killed thousands of fish downstream at Minersville Reservoir, Utah wildlife officials say.

Evacuations issued in Millard County due to Widemouth 2 Fire

Devin Oldroyd, KSL and Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated July 29 - 6:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Turkey Track Lane and Cemetery Road in South Kanosh were ordered to evacuate overnight as crews worked to contain the Widemouth 2 Fire.

'When life gives you bananas': Couple reflects on 3 years of turning prank into thriving business

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 5:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Man pulled from Sand Hollow Reservoir pronounced dead days later

Kennedy Camarena, KSL and Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 12:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was pulled from the waters at Sand Hollow Reservoir on Saturday has died, officials said Tuesday.

Utah insurance commissioner urges Beaver fire, flood victims to document damage

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated July 28 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Beaver County residents begin recovering from the Cottonwood Fire and recent flooding, Utah Insurance Department Commissioner Jon Pike is encouraging homeowners to start the insurance claims process.

Police: Moab man with grudge over 2025 parking dispute charged with attempted murder

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 7:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Moab man is accused of firing numerous rounds into the home of law enforcers allegedly because of a parking dispute from a year ago.

Evacuations in Beaver County's North Creek suggested amid flash flood warning

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 6:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Residents near North Creek in Beaver County were suggested to seek higher ground due to flooding in the area on Monday.

Dixie National Forest to lower fire restrictions following monsoonal impact

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dixie National Forest is moving back to Stage 1 fire restrictions, as monsoon moisture over the past few weeks has helped ease some of the fire danger in southwest Utah.

Dixie Tech receives 'vital' $930K grant to expand skilled trades education

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dixie Technical College received a $930,000 grant it will use to expand electrical, HVAC and plumbing training.

Man accused of trying to steal luggage from youth campers in southern Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 12:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested and accused of entering multiple hotels in southern Utah and trying to steal luggage and vandalizing at least one room.

Lightning strike sparks new wildfire east of Cedar City

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated July 26 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lightning strike is responsible for a new wildfire that sparked east of Cedar City Friday in the area of Comstock Road and Desert Mound.