St George News (Washington County)
Reba the goat sells 41 times, raising more than $94K for family of late Parowan girl
— At the Southwest Livestock Show auction in Cedar City, a goat named Reba, raised by late Parowan girl Dusty Dalley, sold 41 times, with bidders pledging more than $94,000 to support her family.
From government overreach to Southern Utah’s future, House District 72 candidates share outlook
— Three candidates running to represent Utah House District 72 are making their case for why they should be elected, highlighting Southern Utah’s family values, concerns about government overreach and an overall love of…
With demographic dip in sight, Utah universities prepare for budget impacts
— A Kem C. Gardner Institute report presented to the Utah Board of Higher Education highlights a looming demographic decline in college-aged residents and dropping enrollment rates in Utah's public colleges, raising…More: Cedar City News (Iron County) , Utah Business All 3 reports
‘We put in the work’: Utah Tech pickleball rises from campus club to collegiate world champions
— Utah Tech University's pickleball club has grown from a casual student group into the first collegiate pickleball world champion team, competing at the NCPA National Collegiate Pickleball Championship.
Zion-Mount Carmel tunnel to close for 6 nights; drivers should expect detours
— Zion National Park announced that the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway tunnel will close for six nights due to a UDOT fiber-optic cable installation project, requiring drivers to plan for detours.
Human remains discovered at Grand Canyon National Park
— Human remains were found near Crystal Rapid on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park; the National Park Service recovered them and transferred them to the Coconino County Medical Examiner's Office. No…
St. George gas prices top $4.80 as drivers rethink travel
— Gasoline prices in St. George have risen to an average of $4.80 per gallon, up from $4.47 a week earlier, exceeding both the state and national averages, according to AAA data.
A twist on self-defense: St. George jiu-jitsu school trains everyone from tots to top athletes
— Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. George, a family-run academy founded by Jake and Melissa Johnston, offers Brazilian jiu-jitsu and self-defense programs for students of all ages, from toddlers to adults, emphasizing self-defense…
‘Food is the connector’: Multiple groups collaborate on community garden on Cedar City Paiute reservation
— SUU sustainability specialist Ben Cozzens, the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, and Grand Staircase Escalante Partners collaborated to establish a community garden on the Cedar City Paiute reservation, incorporating…
Southwest Symphony is returning home and beginning a new era
— Southwest Symphony returns to the newly renovated America First Performing Arts Center in Southern Utah for a sold-out inaugural concert on Sept. 18, featuring cellist Steven Sharp Nelson of The Piano Guys and Maestro…
What's Going There: In-N-Out Burger, Cafe Rio open as Desert Color and SunRiver area explodes with growth
— New In-N-Out Burger and Cafe Rio locations have opened in the Desert Color and SunRiver area, part of ongoing growth and development in the region.
Becoming Real: A faith-centered journey toward healing, self-understanding and wholeness (for women)
— A promotional article describes 'Becoming Real,' an eight-session faith-centered, trauma-informed workshop for LDS women focused on self-understanding and healing, with registration details and early-bird pricing.
More: Cedar City News (Iron County) , KJZZ , KUTV 2News All 4 reports
Super Run brings 3 days of classic cars and high-octane family fun to Mesquite; free admission
— Super Run 2026, a free classic car show, returns to the CasaBlanca Resort & Casino in Mesquite, Nevada, for three days from Sept. 18-20, offering car enthusiasts and families a chance to view vehicles.
2nd man sentenced after $500K in suspected fentanyl recovered during St. George traffic stop
— A second man, Guadalupe Hernandez-Lungino, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, tied to a traffic stop last summer on I-15 near St. George where over 30 pounds…
Springdale fire contained within minutes, officials say
— A structure fire in Springdale was quickly contained by firefighters Saturday evening after a call came in near 1051 Zion Park Boulevard; a police officer was evaluated for minor injuries and released, and the cause…More: ABC 4 All 2 reports
Cars, careers and community: Dixie Tech’s Hoodfest returns
— Dixie Technical College will host its eighth annual Hoodfest Car Show Festival on Oct. 10 in St. George, raising scholarship funds while highlighting trades career opportunities amid a labor shortage.
Bureau of Land Management lifts seasonal fire restrictions in northern Arizona
— The BLM lifted seasonal fire restrictions on public lands in the Arizona Strip District, including areas in Coconino and northern Mohave counties, citing increased fuel moisture and low fire activity.
Utah bear encounters double amid 'extreme conditions'; how Southern Utahns can prevent conflicts
— The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reports bear encounters requiring a response have doubled this year compared to last, with sightings across Southern Utah linked to severe drought conditions. Officials offer…More: Cedar City News (Iron County) , Cedar City News (Iron County) All 3 reports
Cedar City teacher, U.S. Army veteran Travis Wood honored with new vehicle, all-terrain wheelchair
— Cedar High School teacher and combat-wounded Army veteran Travis Wood received a payment-free vehicle and an all-terrain wheelchair during a ceremony in Minneapolis, sponsored by Freedom Alliance, U.S. Bank and the…
Feng shui for wellness: The qi of St. George, a story of yin and yang
— A feature discusses feng shui and the concept of qi as it relates to the atmosphere and landscape of St. George, Utah, exploring how the desert environment affects visitors' sense of wellness.
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