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The holiday season provides plenty of opportunity to take the kids and grandkids out and have some fun. Here are some options: ·       Dickens Christmas Festival – Dixie Convention Center Nov 30 - Dec 3 ·       St George Christmas Village – Dec 5.  Red Cliffs.  1770 Red Cliffs Drive ·       La Verkin City Winterfest – Dec 5.  5k and 10k r ... Read More ...

By Bryan Hyde COMMENTARY -- What does it mean to be informed? The answer to this question isn’t as cut and dried as we might think. A person who is glued to the various news channels or online news outlets is encountering plenty of information any time, day or night.  Bu ...

The St. George Police Department has issued several statements the past few days, including a warning to be aware of extreme theft this holiday season, and urgency to drive safely over the Thanksgiving holiday and a news alert about a road closure...

By Bryan Hyde COMMENTARY -- A few years ago, a mother, driving with her baby in the car, lost control and landed upside down in the Spanish Fork river. A fisherman spotted her car the next day and notified the authorities. When first responders arrived, they were unable to see into the partially submerged car but 4 police officers described hearing a faint voice pleading for help ...

(All photos courtesy Pipe Spring National Monument website) "Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it." Not far off (according to Google Maps, 1 hr 9 min (61.7 mi) via State Hwy 59 S and AZ-389 E) lies a little piece of history that needs to not be ignored. It's called Pip...

By Bryan Hyde COMMENTARY -- If you’re serious about freeing yourself from the quicksand of politics, it may be time to give some serious thought to a concept espoused by Albert J. Nock. “There’s only one way to improve society. Present it with ...

The National Park Service warns traffic will be cut to one lane in each direction

He was thought to have been abducted by his non-custodial parents

ST. GEORGE -- The 2022 Jubilee of Trees is returning to an in-person holiday event this year, with a special focus on supporting local children who are struggling with mental health needs. Jubilee of Trees will be held at the Dixie Convention Center from Sunday, Nov ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints issued a statement offering support for the bill.