Craig Bennett

Utah judges are trying out a new way to let defendants know that courts are back in session and they need to show up for rescheduled hearings.  Judges are now issuing what they're calling "COVID warrants" to those who fail to show up for one or more hearings because they couldn't be reached.  ...

The city of St. George, Utah is trending on Twitter after video from KTVX-Channel 4's coverage of an anti-mask rally last month got attention from the host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" yesterday. The news clip featured St. George resident, Shauna Kinville, who said, "when George Floyd was saying 'I can't breathe' then he died and now we're wearing a mask and we say 'I can't breathe' but

A black bear was set free last week after being caught illegally in a snare. The bear was caught in the area of the Upper Basin on Cedar Mountain. Law officials are now asking the public for any information that could help them identify the person or people involved with this incident ...

A man was arrested in the St. George area after discovering a video depicting the sexual assault of an 8 year old girl. The incident began on Sunday when officers were dispatched to an apartment complex on East Tabernacle on a report of a sex offense ...

As part of its mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible, which includes providing direct access to cardiovascular care in rural areas in need of specialty providers, Intermountain Healthcare has opened its first heart and vascular clinic in Mesquite, Nevada ...

Utah Senator Mike Lee is attacking Netflix and demanding an answer from the CEO for their controversial French film called "Cuties. " Lee says it would be helpful if the CEO provides an explanation of their views as to whether or not the potential exploitation of minors in the film constitutes criminal behavior ...

The Switchpoint Community Resource Center is reporting that they lost about 90-percent of their volunteer hours due to the pandemic. The center provides services and shelter for the homeless population, while operating as a food pantry ...

The recent uptick of COVID-19 cases over the weekend is worrying health officials. The surge has been linked to Utahns between the ages of 15 and 24, the college-age population, as people within that age group now make up 25-percent of cases in the state ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is giving members the go-ahead to resume weekly worship services.  In a letter sent out to members, the First Presidency says Area Presidencies can resume weekly services as they see fit, and depending on local circumstances involving the pandemic.  ...

Southern Utah and Dixie State University are no longer requiring SAT or ACT scores to apply for scholarships. The new systems are for prospective students applying for the 2021 to 2022 school year and will focus on their high school GPAs ...