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2 arrested in shooting death of teen thought girls were 'stalking' them, police say

2 arrested in shooting death of teen thought girls were 'stalking' them, police say

Ashley Imlay and Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 3:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two of the men arrested in the killing of a 17-year-old Iron County girl said they followed and shot at her vehicle because they thought the girls inside were "stalking" them, police said.
Urbanization threatens ancient petroglyph in St. George

Urbanization threatens ancient petroglyph in St. George

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 12:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The future of a petroglyph in St. George is uncertain as urbanization encroaches on its resting spot.
Former Iron County official's guilty pleas to theft, misusing public money to be held in abeyance

Former Iron County official's guilty pleas to theft, misusing public money to be held in abeyance

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former longtime Iron County Children's Justice Center director Stephanie Ann Ward-Furnival pleaded guilty last week to theft and misusing public money.
Southern Utah leaders call on prayers for rain, as state warns of possible water 'challenges'

Southern Utah leaders call on prayers for rain, as state warns of possible water 'challenges'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Washington County Commissioners are calling on residents to continue to reduce water consumption and pray for rain, as unfavorable water conditions persist in southwest Utah and some of the state's other basins.
'A deep, deep tragedy': San Juan County man gets life in prison for beating, drowning girlfriend

'A deep, deep tragedy': San Juan County man gets life in prison for beating, drowning girlfriend

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Randy Lansing, 41, was sentenced to life in prison almost a year after a jury found him guilty of the heinous murder of Tammy Clark in front of her two young children.
Maloy seeks Antiquities Act changes as Utah monuments land in the spotlight again

Maloy seeks Antiquities Act changes as Utah monuments land in the spotlight again

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah congresswoman is taking on the century-old law that created national monuments, as a pair of monuments in the state are expected to return to the spotlight.
Man killed while riding a horse in Washington County

Man killed while riding a horse in Washington County

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 4:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 48-year-old man is dead after a horseback-riding accident Thursday in Washington County.
Cedar City property manager accused of embezzling $1.9M from clients

Cedar City property manager accused of embezzling $1.9M from clients

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 2:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Cedar City man was arrested Wednesday for investigation of unlawful fiduciary dealing after police say he siphoned over $1.9 million from clients' accounts.
St. George responders recover body of man after trench collapse outside home

St. George responders recover body of man after trench collapse outside home

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 15 - 7:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

St. George firefighters and police recovered the body of a 54-year-old man who died after a trench collapsed in a yard outside a home.
Proposal to rename Burr Trail Scenic Byway after President-elect Donald Trump

Proposal to rename Burr Trail Scenic Byway after President-elect Donald Trump

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 7:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of Utah's most scenic roads could soon bear the name of President-elect Donald J. Trump.
2024 was Utah's second-warmest year on record. These counties broke records

2024 was Utah's second-warmest year on record. These counties broke records

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ten counties, including Salt Lake and Washington, broke average temperature records last year, which was a scorcher across the U.S.
Washington County police investigate human remains found near Elephant Arch

Washington County police investigate human remains found near Elephant Arch

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Human remains discovered over the weekend in Washington on Monday were confirmed to be those of a male, police said.
'People are rightfully concerned': New resort planned near Zion National Park

'People are rightfully concerned': New resort planned near Zion National Park

Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 4:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nestled against Zion National Park, the historic Trees Ranch west of Springdale will soon be transformed into a resort.
Have You Seen This? Utah Hot Wheel enthusiast makes elaborate track to race his cars

Have You Seen This? Utah Hot Wheel enthusiast makes elaborate track to race his cars

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Hot Wheel enthusiast from southern Utah with a lot of orange Hot Wheel track segments creates long, elaborate systems to race his diecast cars.
US Supreme Court declines to hear Phil Lyman's challenge of Utah primary system

US Supreme Court declines to hear Phil Lyman's challenge of Utah primary system

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States Supreme Court announced Monday it had declined to hear the case of unsuccessful Republican gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman that challenged the process used by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to appear on the general election ballot.
Proposed 200K-acre project aims to reduce 'intense wildfires' in southern Utah

Proposed 200K-acre project aims to reduce 'intense wildfires' in southern Utah

Alysha Lundgren, St. George News  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Forest Service proposed a fuels reduction project covering over 200,000 acres in southern Utah and is seeking the public's input.
Vandalism reports at St. George parks over holiday caused thousands in damages

Vandalism reports at St. George parks over holiday caused thousands in damages

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 6:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A string of incidents reported over the recent holiday break have left several parks across St. George with thousands in damages and costly repairs.
'Dark skies and sparkling stars': Filmmaker wins award for work in Beaver County

'Dark skies and sparkling stars': Filmmaker wins award for work in Beaver County

Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Capturing the charm of Beaver County has earned a Utah film company the esteemed Davey Award in the Travel & Tourism category for its promotional videos.
Southern Utah's largest resort scraps arena plan, but prepares to host LPGA and build water park

Southern Utah's largest resort scraps arena plan, but prepares to host LPGA and build water park

Katie Workman for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Black Desert has scrapped its idea to build an arena, for now, but construction continues for a water park and to host the LPGA Tour.