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(Salt Lake City, UT)  --  Independent U.S. Senate candidate Evan McMullin is taking an unusual step to try to stop TV stations from airing an ad that he calls misleading.  McMullin sued the stations airing the ad yesterday.  He also sued the Club For Growth political action committee, the group that paid for the ad.  McMullin said las...

By Bryan Hyde It’s easy to become discouraged when we take an honest look at the moral decay, corruption, and abuse of power swirling around us.  But a willingness to face unpleasant truths does not mean that all is lost.  Succumbing to the counsels of despair robs us of hope, limits our vision, and prevents us from recognizing that we always have options. But the truth ...

(St. George, UT) --  According to a press release, City Manager Adam Lenhard informed the St. George Mayor and City Council today that he is leaving to pursue other opportunities. In that press release, the city stated they wished Mr. Lenhard ...

I've been to more than a dozen St. George Marathons over the 28 years I've lived here. Don't get me wrong. I haven't run any of them. But as a sports writer, broadcaster and fan, I've had the amazing opportunity to cover the event many times (how many I do not know, lost count)...

By Bryan Hyde One way to have far-reaching impact on the world is to find your unique voice. We sometimes view examples of those who’ve found their voice as exceptions to the rule. In reality, each of us has a unique voice of our own that can change the world around us.  It ...

(Kannaraville, UT) -- The southbound side of the I-15 Freeway was closed off for hours in northern Washington County due to a crash that turned fatal Sunday afternoon. The Utah Highway Patrol says this happened about 8 miles South of Kannaraville around 4:40pm...

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will build 18 new temples in the coming months and years. President Russell M. Nelson made this announcement Sunday in the final session of the October 2022 general conference The temples will be built in the following locations: Busan, Korea Naga, Philippines Santiago, Philippines Eket, Nigeria Chiclayo, Peru Buenos Aires Ci

By Bryan Hyde Setbacks are a difficult but necessary part of life.  It’s easy to understand why we don’t welcome them. They are painful. They involve disappointment. They can be humiliating. And they represent a failure to obtain something that we really wanted. At the same ti ...

By Keric Seegmiller (ST. GEORGE, Utah – Sept. 30, 2022) After taking its region-schedule bye last week, Pine View football returns to the field on Friday with a home clash against Region 10-leader Crimson Cliffs at Panther Stadium.   Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., with live r...

(Hurricane, UT) -- A 15-year-old boy is dead, after getting hit on an ebike Thursday night in Hurricane. This happened just after 7:30 near 400 South and 400 West. Police say a pickup truck driven by a 56-year-old Santa Clara man was eastbound on 400 South...

By Bryan Hyde Ever notice how some of the unhappiest people in life are those who see everyone else as a potential opponent? Whether it’s in the workplace, in traffic, or even among family, some folks are determined to treat life as if it were some kind of winner-takes-all game. But ...

(Salt Lake City, UT)  --  Utah Governor Spencer Cox is a rising star.  That's the opinion of Time Magazine which named the Utah Republican one of the 100 emerging stars of 2022.  Time examined Cox's stance on several issues including those affecting the LGBTQ community.  The magazine said...

By Bryan Hyde We brush and floss our teeth to prevent dental decay. We exercise and eat a balanced diet to strengthen our bodies against disease.  But we should also be practicing preventative maintenance to fortify our minds. A strong, healthy mind is not only more capable of clear and independent thought, it also is more resistant to manipulation by others. Wi ...

(St. George, UT) -- St. George Police say they have one in custody and are still looking for another, but are no longer conducting an active manhunt for that suspect. This all began Wednesday morning in the area of Riverside Drive and River Road when a male fled from a moped police had stopped in the area...

(Arches National Park, UT)  --  Officials at Arches National Park are warning visitors about potential long lines as its test of a timed entry system comes to end.  The park began a trial of the reservation system in April, but it will end next Tuesday.  They expect ...