ST. GEORGE — Southern Utah’s largest hospitals continued to maintain straight “A” status in the latest national hospital safety grades. St. George Regional Hospital and Cedar City Hospital received an “A” grade from the biannual Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades released earlier this month. Both hospitals have maintained the top grade since 2019. The consistent “A” […]
ST. GEORGE — The Hiking Your Feelings Tour features the healing power of nature and giving back through service during Mental Health Month in May. Author Sydney Williams told St. George News she has partnered with AutoCamp and Field Station to present a transformative event series. Williams is a wellness advocate, wilderness guide and creator of Hiking My Feelings. Her […]
CEDAR CITY — The highways in Garfield and Kane counties are about to get a little smokier in an effort by the U.S. Forest Service to improve landscape health and reduce the risk of high-intensity wildfires. Dixie National Forest’s Cedar City Ranger District announced the Henry Knolls North and Ikes Valley Ponderosa Pine Understory Burn […]
ST. GEORGE — Say a rodent ingests poison on bait placed by a property owner trying to mitigate the risk of damaged crops or disease spread, but it doesn’t die right away. Instead, it continues eating the poisoned bait over time, with multiple lethal doses building up in its small body. What happens when it’s […]
SALT LAKE CITY — Black bears are the only species of bear in Utah, and they live and roam across much of the state. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recently issued a media release to remind Utahns of ways they can prevent conflicts with bears this summer and also what to do if you […]
ST. GEORGE — Southern Utah veterans looking for camaraderie, support and adrenaline-fueled adventures are in luck. Project Enduro for Vets, a nonprofit organization, was created by local veterans to assist disabled veterans, honorably discharged veterans and their immediate families to prevent and overcome physical and mental challenges related to their time in the military or […]
ST. GEORGE — Gov. Spencer Cox said Thursday he is open to alternatives to bring more Colorado River water to Southern Utah, including a suggestion from the Utah Senate president to help California fund desalination facilities in exchange for part of its water share. At the same time, he described his Republican primary opponent’s assertion […]
ST. GEORGE — When Rev. Robert Willmann first visited St. George in early 2023, he said he was “awestruck” by the beauty of the area and felt a calling to move to the southwest corner of the state from southern Ohio. “I felt I must live here,” Willmann said while sitting down to speak with […]
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — As temperatures rise, the need for a shady sanctuary from the sizzling heat waves skyrockets. Look no further than The Awning Company, your ultimate destination for all things shade and sophistication. “We can create exactly what you need to make your backyard your favorite space of the house,” said Collins Stuart, owner […]
ST. GEORGE — A scheduled launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California on Wednesday evening was not only likely to be visible from Southern Utah but also had the potential to create a phenomenon known as a “space jellyfish” because of the timing of the liftoff. Alas, the launch was delayed twice Wednesday […]
PROVO — High school athletes from across the state will converge at Brigham Young University this weekend for Utah High School Activities Association’s annual track and field state championships for all classifications, 1A through 6A. As is typically the case, Southern Utah athletes and teams are expected to be in the mix to win various […]
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 15, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Friday marks Endangered Species Day, and the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources is using it to highlight the comeback of the Utah prairie dogs, “one of Utah’s species listed under the Endangered Species Act that has made great strides in recovery in recent years,” the […] The post Utah DWR marks Utah prairie dog comeback first appeared on Gephardt Daily.