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Another Lake Powell ramp to become inoperable as reservoir levels drop
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 8:50 a.m. | Save Story
A major boat ramp at Lake Powell will become inoperable next week, while crews also plan to move a boat dock at Rainbow Bridge National Monument.
Snow Canyon State Park debuts nation's first fully automated entrance
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted Aug. 14 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Snow Canyon recently became the first state park with a fully automated entrance, designed and built by Utah Tech students, and officials said the addition is a hit with everyone.
They may look creepy, but they are afraid of you, too
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 14 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
They are hairy and the size of a baseball, and if you live in the Southwest, you may seem them roaming around.
Environmental, Indigenous groups join in calls against Blanding uranium mill
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 6:19 a.m. | Save Story
More than 20 environmental and Indigenous groups have joined in calls against the Energy Fuels uranium-processing mill near Blanding.
Is it too soon to think about skiing? Apparently not for this resort
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 13 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Brian Head Resort just outside Cedar City plans to open Nov. 7. The resort has spent $1.4 million on improvements.
'Important and essential': St. George breaks ground for new air traffic control tower
Mori Kessler, St. George News | Posted Aug. 12 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Local and state officials and others gathered Monday morning on a dusty patch north of the St. George Regional Airport to break ground on a long-awaited air traffic control tower.
Springdale's Pioneer Cemetery and town jail earn national historic recognition
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted Aug. 12 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Pioneer Cemetery in Springdale and a small sandstone jail built in 1935 by Civilian Conservation Corps workers were recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Southern Utah leads armed guardian implementation as new school year kicks off
Brian Carlson and Mary Culbertson, KSL | Posted Aug. 11 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
As students in southern Utah returned to school on Monday morning, it marked a significant milestone: the first full academic year with armed guardians stationed in every school.
Hurricane man arrested, charged after hiding 2 pounds of meth in raw shrimp, police say
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 11 - 8:26 a.m. | Save Story
A man from Hurricane has been charged with drug possession after police reported finding meth hidden inside bags of raw shrimp in his vehicle.
Body recovered from boat on Lake Powell
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Aug. 10 - 2:26 p.m. | Save Story
Authorities recovered the body of a deceased man from a boat on Lake Powell on Saturday morning.
Southern Utah actor's journey from spray-painting a bike to role on Apple TV+ Series
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted Aug. 10 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Gavin Lewis appears in a recurring role in the first two seasons of the Emmy-nominated Apple TV+ dramedy "Shrinking," which stars Jason Segel and Harrison Ford.
'Steely eyed killer of the deep': USS Utah submarine to be christened by US Navy
E. George Goold, St. George News | Posted Aug. 9 - 9:43 p.m. | Save Story
Beginning in early 2027, the world's oceans will be patrolled and protected by a second USS Utah, which is scheduled to be christened in October by the U.S. Navy.
Volunteers needed: Help restore historic Brian Head Overlook damaged by 2022 windstorm
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted Aug. 8 - 12:42 p.m. | Save Story
Perched high in the Dixie National Forest with sweeping alpine views, the Brian Head Peak Overlook is in need of a facelift. Officials are inviting volunteers to camp and lend a hand in its restoration.
Competency evaluation ordered after defendant in Utah double-murder asks for death penalty
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted Aug. 8 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
Mia Bailey appeared in court Thursday, where competency was discussed after the defendant appealed to the Utah Supreme Court regarding the death penalty.
'Comfort food, USA': This new mac and cheese spot in St. George is stirring up a flavor frenzy
Jessi Bang, St. George News | Posted Aug. 7 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
A new mac and cheese joint is turning up the heat in St. George with gooey bowls of pasta and grilled sandwiches made to order.
'Just be kind': Enoch mother shares story of daughter with Down syndrome in new children's book
Jessi Bang, St. George News | Posted Aug. 4 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
An Enoch mother wrote a children's book inspired by her daughter with Down syndrome, aiming to inspire kindness, acceptance and understanding in readers of all ages.
Owner of burned ATV arrested in connection to Sand Hollow fire
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
A man who allegedly lost an ATV in a fire at Sand Hollow State Park over the weekend has been arrested.
Deputies seize $1.2 million of narcotics in Blanding traffic stop
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Aug. 2 - 10:48 a.m. | Save Story
A driver who was pulled over for a registration violation in Blanding was arrested Saturday after police said they found an estimated $1.2 million worth of narcotics inside the vehicle.
Study names St. George as Utah's most small business-friendly city
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 1 - 9:43 p.m. | Save Story
A new study from B2B Review concluded that St. George is Utah's most small business-friendly city.
