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Southern Utah groups form committee to protect open spaces
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 21 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Groups in southern Utah has formed the Open Space and Recreation Preservation Committee to help protect open spaces in the area.
St. George Art Festival to feature The Aquabats! in free concert
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 21 - 7:43 a.m. | Save Story
The Aquabats! are are headlining at the St. George Arts Festival on April 3. City officials say this concert will be one of many ways the festival will showcase art.
Community gathers in Loa to remember Margaret Oldroyd, woman killed in Wayne County
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted March 20 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Funeral services for Margaret Oldroyd, murdered earlier this month, were held Friday. Her brother and sister said Oldroyd leaves behind a large family and a community that loved her.
Artist's portrait offers comfort to family of Margaret Oldroyd after Wayne County tragedy
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted March 20 - 2:36 p.m. | Save Story
A local artist gifted a portrait of the late Margaret Oldroyd, who was killed in a random Wayne County homicide, to her brother and sister.
New exhibit showcases Native American artifacts in Washington County
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 20 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
A new exhibit showcases Native American artifacts at the Washington City Historical Museum in Washington County.
Discovery of discarded child sex dolls in Utah landfill leads to arrest
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 20 - 11:31 a.m. | Save Story
A Cedar City man was arrested Thursday after police say they found illegal child sex dolls both at his home and at the county landfill. Criminal charges were filed against him on Friday.
Bullfrog Marina to be temporarily relocated amid Lake Powell's water woes
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 20 - 6:12 a.m. | Save Story
A major Utah ramp area within Lake Powell is set to be adjusted to ensure recreation is possible as recreation officials continue to prepare for lower water levels this summer.
Cedar City Hospital's emergency room expanded to address growing need, nearby tourists
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 19 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
Almost a year after construction began, Cedar City Hospital's $7 million emergency department expansion officially opened Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting and open house.
House passes bill for Shivwits Band's 99-year land lease with Black Desert Resort
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 18 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
H.R. 3037, Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act, passed the House and will move on to the Senate. The bill would allow up to 99-year land lease with Black Desert Resort.
When lawyers and judges become targets
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted March 17 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Threats and harassment made against the lives of attorneys and judges might be more common than one would think.
Families enjoy St. Patrick's Day festivities at St. George all-abilities park
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 16 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Thunder Junction All Abilities Park in St. George is hosting a St. Patrick's Day themed event. The event took place on Saturday and Monday, and will return Tuesday evening.
'Game changer': Cedar City brothers buy cushion company to help wheelchair users
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 15 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Two brothers from Cedar City, Jarom and Jake Hlebasko, purchased an innovative seat-cushion company in order to help others who are wheelchair-bound.
12-year-old fighting cancer gets puppy, plenty of police support at lemonade stand
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 15 - 7:08 a.m. | Save Story
Young Brooklyn Shorter, who is fighting cancer, was hoping to raise money at a lemonade stand to buy a puppy and was hoping a police officer would visit. Instead, many came by.
Utah aquarium, pediatric care facility among recent measles exposure sites, health officials say
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 13 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah health officials issued a warning of new measles exposure locations on Friday.
Planning commission considers AI data center near Cedar City
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 12 - 8:58 p.m. | Save Story
An AI data center is being proposed with an estimated $30 million built out value and proposes the use of 640 acres on unincorporated land about 15 miles northwest of Cedar City.
Officials urge safety at Gunlock Falls amid unexpectedly early runoff
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 12 - 7:39 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of visitors are chasing waterfalls at Gunlock State Park this month due to what officials say is unexpected spring runoff. Officials are urging visitors to be safe, adding that new technology can assist in rescue efforts.
DNA technology leads to murder charge in 33-year-old Salt Lake homicide
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated March 12 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
A Cedar City man has been arrested and charged with killing a Salt Lake woman back in 1993. Police say DNA technology helped them solve the cold case.
Helmets to be mandatory throughout Utah after another teen suffers e-bike crash in St. George
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted March 10 - 3:06 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly two weeks after suffering a devastating head injury in an e-bike crash, which happened while not wearing a helmet, Bella Prince went home to her family.
