(St. George, UT) — A Brigham Young University football player is facing a first-degree felony rape charge in Washington County. Prosecutors say 21-year-old Parker Kingston was charged Tuesday following an investigation that began last February when a 20-year-old woman reported a sexual assault in St. George. Detectives gathered digital and […]
(Provo, UT) — The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk was in court yesterday while attorneys argued over the public’s ability to view the court proceedings. Tyler Robinson was dressed in a shirt and tie and was chained to shackles. The 20-year-old from Washington County is accused of capital murder. […]
(Undated) — A measles outbreak in Utah has grown to 43 confirmed cases. The cases span five counties: Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, and Washington, which includes Saint George. The outbreak is part of a larger regional issue that also affects Arizona. Health officials there report 93 cases in Mohave County […]
(St. George, UT) — A college in Washington County is adding a political science degree program to its lineup. Utah Tech University recently announced students will be able to start working toward a Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Policy, and Law beginning next fall. The school says students will learn […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Heat continues to build across Utah, with highs reaching 106 to 108 through today. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Lower Washington County due to the prolonged high temperatures. Meanwhile, monsoon moisture is moving across the Wasatch Front, bringing increasing chances through the […]
(Cedar City, UT) — Much of southern Utah is under a Red Flag Warning today. The National Weather Service says “critical fire weather conditions” are expected throughout the counties of Washington, Iron, Beaver, and more. Forecasters warn when these conditions exist, including high wind and low relative humidity, wildfires that […]
(Pine Valley, UT) — The Forsyth Fire that forced evacuations in three Utah communities has grown to nearly 13-thousand acres and is 32 percent contained. The U.S. Forest Service says natural features like rock bands and meadows are helping slow the fire’s spread. Firefighters continue mop-up operations in the fire’s […]
(Pine Valley, UT) — Residents of Pine Valley, Grass Valley, and Grassy Flats will be allowed to return home starting at 10:00 a.m. today as evacuation orders are downgraded from “Go” to “Set” status. Only residents will be allowed past the soft road closure, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s […]
(Pine Valley, UT) — Governor Cox is urging Utahns to be extra vigilant to help prevent wildfires during the summer months. The governor was in Pine Valley with other state and local officials yesterday to give an update on the Forsyth Fire. The fire had burned over 56-hundred acres as […]
(Washington City, UT) — Counties in southern Utah are seeing an increase in employment. The Department of Workforce Service says nonfarm payroll employment in Iron County saw a three percent increase in January compared to the same month last year. As for Washington County, that increase was five and a […]
