Local Voices Left Out Of Public Hearing - The Independent | News Events Opinion More
By Lisa Rutherford
Exploring Vibrant Events and Local Talent in Southern Utah - The Independent | News Events Opinion More
By James Mcfadden
Southern Utah's Gunlock State Park is growing in popularity, here's why
By Aubree B Jennings & Alana Brophy
Due West To Perform At the Staheli Family Farm - The Independent | News Events Opinion More
By James Mcfadden
New degrees earned, hot degrees spurned: Utah Tech splits commencement to 'beat the heat'
By Bridger Palmer
Quail Creek Reservoir Overlook Trail From The South Shore, Quail Creek State Park - The Independent | News Events Opinion More
By Tom Garrison
Southern Utah Local News
‘This community loves our kids’: Washington County Children’s Justice Center expands
Mori Kessler
- A year after breaking ground for a much-needed expansion, a large crowd gathered in the parking lot at the nonprofit.
- The Washington County Children’s Justice Center held a ribbon-cutting at a new building for expanded services.
- The facility’s primary purpose is to provide a safe place for children to be interviewed by police.
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Ivins mayor announces experimental initiative to make some homes more affordable in the city
By Chris Reed
Southern Utah Local News
Contestants vie for crown in 90th Dixie Roundup Rodeo Queen and Princess Contest
Stephanie DeGraw
- Contestants competed for the crown during the 90th Dixie Roundup Rodeo Queen and Princess Contest
- Ultimately, two contestants came out ahead: Gabriella Bruse for Queen and Amaya Champneys for Princess.
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Southern Utah Local News
Sunrise serenade: Bryan and Cindy return to Sunny 101.5 for ‘old-school’ morning show
Jessi Bang
- Buckle up for a wild ride through Utah’s radio history with this dynamic duo.
- Their friendship, banter and on-air antics have kept listeners grooving and grinning for over a decade.
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While La Cocina in St. George has closed, authentic Mexican cuisine awaits just around the corner
By Becky Stein
Southern Utah Local News
Motion to arrest judgment denied after trial of Washington County driver involved in deadly crash
Cody Blowers
- A hearing was for a motion to arrest judgment following a guilty verdict in the trial of Julie Ann Budge was held.
- Budge, 48, was the driver who struck two cyclists that died during an annual ride in Washington County in 2022.
- The motion to arrest is less common in court, since it is limited to certain grounds and filed by the defense team.
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Gunlock State Park now offers tiny homes for visitors — but there's some fine print
By Trevor C. Myers
Waterfalls flowing again at Gunlock State Park
By Ryan Bittan
Juvenile arrested following crash at Gunlock State Park, multi-jurisdiction police chase
By Danielle Mackimm
There's a new way to stay overnight at Gunlock State Park
By Stephanie DeGraw
Man revived from near drowning at Gunlock Falls
By Larry D. Curtis
Man hospitalized after being pulled from Gunlock Reservoir
By Carter Williams
Bigfork's Gunlock commits to BYU
By Fritz Neighbor