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'We're in a really tough shape': Lake Powell's grim outlook only getting worse
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 7 - 3:25 p.m. | Save Story
Lake Powell's projected snowmelt inflows dropped by nearly 1 million acre-feet of water from last month, according to a new National Weather Service outlook report.
Cedar City's historic iron marker to be restored following yearslong hunt for missing pieces
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 6 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Iron Foundry Marker in Cedar City, erected in 1851, is being restored after it was destroyed in a move and pieces scattered.
4 injured, driver charged in southern Utah ATV crash
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated April 6 - 4:43 p.m. | Save Story
A fiery crash near Sand Hollow State Park resulted in one person being flown to a burn center in Las Vegas. Three others were also injured and the driver was charged Wednesday with DUI.
Colorado City family remembers dad who 'chose love' when others didn't always get to
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 5 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Gregory Barlow, 52, died unexpectedly on March 29. His children reflect on their parents' love story that they say was "forbidden" due to their beliefs.
St. George unveils sculpture honoring pioneer woman who asked for 'just one beautiful thing'
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 3 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
St. George unveiled a new sculpture Friday depicting one of the city's first pioneer women, Wilhemina Cannon. The unveiling was part of the City Hall Plaza grand opening.
Shivwits Band of Paiute elects new chair who hopes members will call reservation home again
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 2 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Shivwits Band of Paiute elected Phillip Bushhead to be council chair. The election comes amid a divide in the band due to a recent land lease deal and a recent controversial Senate bill.
St. George Bricks and Minifigs store opening draws record-breaking Lego-loving crowd
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 31 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
More than 1,600 Lego enthusiasts flocked to new Bricks and Minifigs in St. George on Saturday, breaking the record for most attendees at a Bricks and Minifigs grand opening.
Curtis pauses bill for Shivwits Band's 99-year land lease
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 31 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis has put a congressional bill on hold that would allow the Shivwits Band of Paiute to enter into land lease agreements with businesses for up to 99 years.
Rockslide crashes wedding ceremony in southern Utah
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 30 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
A rockslide made a surprise visit during a couple's elopement ceremony in Ivins, Washington County, on Saturday.
St. George man quits job to become taste-tester for wife's world-renowned barbecue recipes
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 30 - 10:15 a.m. | Save Story
In 2015, Utahn Susie Bulloch started her journey as a barbecue food blogger and has since become a world-renowned barbecuer creating and sharing recipes with millions.
From a resealable cereal box to mentoring students: How one Utah Tech professor gives back
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 29 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
An 82-year-old retiree has worked closely with students at Utah Tech University's Innovation Plaza to get their ideas off and running, even leading to patented designs.
She gives to the Navajo elders — and they give to her
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted March 28 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Linda Myers started Adopt-A-Native-Elder in 1986; 40 years later, it's going stronger than ever.
Utah regulators OK program meant to promote increased use of renewable energy
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 28 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Regulators have approved a program pursued by 19 Utah communities that's meant to promote increased development and use of renewable energy resources.
Traffic stop leads to explosives discovery in southern Utah
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 27 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
A St. George man was arrested Thursday after police say they found him in possession of guns, drugs and explosives.
Family of Cedar City boy hit by SUV decides to donate his organs
Eric Cabrera and Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted March 27 - 10:55 a.m. | Save Story
The family of a 7-year-old Cedar City boy who was left in a coma after being struck by an SUV has decided to donate his organs.
Spring break travel could cause delays on big Utah roads despite rising gas prices
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 26 - 10:39 p.m. | Save Story
The average price of a gallon of regular gas surpassed $4 statewide this week, but Utah transportation officials say they don't expect that it will dissuade spring break travel.
Tuacahn stage transforms into rodeo arena for PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 26 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Tuacahn Amphitheater in Ivins is transforming into rodeo grounds this weekend for the PRCA Xtreme Bulls event put on by Diamond G Rodeo.
Bonneville senior sets all-around state records in 400- and 200-meter races in season openers
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 26 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
Bonneville High School senior Davis DeGroot set a new all-around state 400-meter track record by half a second. He ran 45.46 at the Pine View Invitational in St. George on March 21.
