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Lawmakers disapprove of federal decision to endorse southern Utah highway alternative

Lawmakers disapprove of federal decision to endorse southern Utah highway alternative

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal decision issued Friday on a proposed highway in Washington County "blatantly disregards" Utah voices and the law, Utah's congressional delegation says.
Prosecutors decline to file charges in Duchesne High basketball assault case

Prosecutors decline to file charges in Duchesne High basketball assault case

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iron County prosecutors opted not to pursue any assault charges against any members of the Duchesne High boys' basketball team, it was announced Thursday.
Duo scenarios heard at preliminary hearing for St. George man accused of killing wife

Duo scenarios heard at preliminary hearing for St. George man accused of killing wife

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George man suspected of murdering his wife recently appeared in 5th District Court for a preliminary hearing, where additional details of what transpired and autopsy results were outlined before the judge.
Utah group sues state leaders, alleging its federal public lands lawsuit is 'unlawful'

Utah group sues state leaders, alleging its federal public lands lawsuit is 'unlawful'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 7:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance has filed a motion asserting that Utah's lawsuit against the federal government seeking about 18.5 million acres of "unappropriated" public land is unlawful.
Officials celebrate new I-15 interchange in Washington, marking end of $78M project

Officials celebrate new I-15 interchange in Washington, marking end of $78M project

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A ribbon was cut in Washington, Washington County, on a chilly Tuesday morning, celebrating the completion of the Main Street/Exit 12 highway interchange project.
Utah appeals court affirms murder conviction for man who shot, killed his neighbor

Utah appeals court affirms murder conviction for man who shot, killed his neighbor

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Dec. 12, the Utah Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Bradly Hunt who shot and killed his neighbor in Washington County after asking the man to stay away.
'Disgusting': Judge sentences former airline pilot to prison in Cedar City revenge porn case

'Disgusting': Judge sentences former airline pilot to prison in Cedar City revenge porn case

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A former commercial airline pilot who pleaded guilty to 10 felony counts after posting nude photographs of his ex-girlfriend on "revenge porn" websites, in addition to stalking and sexually extorting her, has been sentenced to prison.
2 bucks illegally killed in Iron County prompt Utah investigation

2 bucks illegally killed in Iron County prompt Utah investigation

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 17 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah wildlife conservation officers are asking for the public's help as they investigate a pair of recent poaching cases near each other in Iron County.
Set designer builds experience hotel for sci-fi enthusiasts in Utah

Set designer builds experience hotel for sci-fi enthusiasts in Utah

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 17 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Travis Chambers is building his dream about 45 minutes west of Cedar City. It's what he calls a 'micro-resort experience,' named Outpost-X, a sort of movie set that you can stay in.
Dallas Cowboys cheerleader connects with Utah teen, spreading alopecia awareness

Dallas Cowboys cheerleader connects with Utah teen, spreading alopecia awareness

Deja Brown and Mary Culbertson, KSL TV  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 3:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader with alopecia connected with a 17-year-old girl from St. George, hoping to raise awareness for the autoimmune disease.
Police: Charges mount for suspected serial storage unit burglar

Police: Charges mount for suspected serial storage unit burglar

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 12:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Charges mount for a suspected serial burglar arrested last month who was reportedly tied to more than 145 storage unit break-ins in St. George and over 80 in Washington, police said.
Suspected drug dealer arrested following task force bust in Cedar City

Suspected drug dealer arrested following task force bust in Cedar City

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 6:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Narcotics task force agents arrested a suspected drug dealer in Cedar City earlier this week.
Duo works to spread Christmas spirit to St. George veterans

Duo works to spread Christmas spirit to St. George veterans

E. George Goold, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two St. George women are working hard this year to expand their Christmas tree for veterans program, aiming to spread the Christmas spirit to those who need it most.
St. George man wins Dubai World Obstacle Championships, sets world record

St. George man wins Dubai World Obstacle Championships, sets world record

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 19-year old from St. George captured the top spot at the World Obstacle Championships and broke a world record in the process.
Recent petroglyph damage highlights 'disrespectful' Utah issue, experts say

Recent petroglyph damage highlights 'disrespectful' Utah issue, experts say

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Local, state, federal and tribal agencies hope a land vandalism case in Utah serves as a teachable moment for the millions of people who recreate in Utah's outdoors.
Southern Utah family of 9 loses everything in devastating house fire

Southern Utah family of 9 loses everything in devastating house fire

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah family of nine lost everything in a devastating house fire just weeks before Christmas, in the small town of Enterprise
Man who tried to kill terminally ill wife sentenced to home confinement

Man who tried to kill terminally ill wife sentenced to home confinement

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah man convicted of choking his terminally ill wife was sentenced Thursday to five months of home confinement and three years of probation.
Friends, family pay tribute to Evans Hairstyling College founder Dale J. Evans

Friends, family pay tribute to Evans Hairstyling College founder Dale J. Evans

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tributes and condolences have been pouring in for longtime Cedar City resident Dale J. Evans, who died last week at age 88 in front of the Evans Hairstyling College that he founded.
Polygamous sect leader gets 50 years in prison in scheme to orchestrate sex involving children

Polygamous sect leader gets 50 years in prison in scheme to orchestrate sex involving children

Jacques Billeaud and Anita Snow, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 6:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A polygamist leader in Arizona has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. Samuel Bateman had pleaded guilty to claiming more than 20 spiritual "wives," including 10 underage girls.