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Hurricane Valley Fire District proposes ‘significant’ property tax increase

Hurricane Valley Fire District proposes ‘significant’ property tax increase

ST. GEORGE — For the second time in recent years, Washington County residents living within the boundaries of the Hurricane Valley Fire District are facing a hefty tax increase.

Outlining budgetary stressors such as a rapidly growing population and tourism, increasing call volumes, inflation and other factors, the Hurricane Valley Fire District is proposing a nearly 90% property tax increase. This would help recapture and sustain the funding power of a previous tax hike approved in late 2016. Property taxes rose by 74% at the tim ... Read more

How 5G changed the game for athletes at Red Bull Rampage

When in areas as remote and beautiful as Virgin, Utah it can sometimes be difficult to get a reliable phone signal. So how did T-Mobile and drone logistics and delivery company, DroneUp, manage to deliver fresh cans of Red Bull to Rampage athletes re ... Read more

‘To serve. To grow’: Tax credit allows Vitalpax to expan

LAVERKIN — Vitalpax Inc. plans to create new jobs and invest in rural Southern Utah after receiving a post-performance tax credit in April.

The Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity awarded Vitalpax Inc. with a temporary, margina ... Read more

3-year-old Hurricane child no longer missing says DPS

HURRICANE, Utah — The Utah Department of Public Safety says a 3-year-old child is no longer missing after allegedly being abducted by his non-custodial parents.

Utah Department of Public Safety reported Giles Missing Thursday afternoon ... Read more

Anne Carlson

Feb. 14, 1956-Sept. 24, 2022

Anne Carlson (aka Kathy Pickett), 66, of Southern Utah, carried on her journey to her next adventure the evening of Sept. 24, 2022, in her home surrounded by beloved friends and family, as well as thoughts and prayers from friends around the country.

She will be joining her husband Christopher Carlson, whom she married on March 11, 1989, and they will share their first kiss in 24 years and nine days. Anne is survived by her three children Eric Pickett, Denver Carlson and Brittany Carlson, a ... Read more

Freshman Menifield rallies Washington over Utah Tech 78-67

SEATTLE (AP) — True freshman Keyon Menifield hit four 3-pointers and scored 26 points in his second start and Washington rallied to beat Utah Tech 78-67 on Monday night.

Menifield’s effort helped the Huskies get off to a 3-0 start fo ... Read more

Firefighters battle 20-acre wildfire near Toquerville Falls;

Multiple agencies fight a wildfire near Toquerville Falls, Toquerville, Utah, June 5, 2022 | Photo courtesy of Chaice Moyes, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Air tankers were dispatched to an area near Toquerville Falls as a blaze has engu ... Read more

Are Mojave desert tortoises actually native to Southern Utah

ST. GEORGE — The Mojave desert tortoise is uniquely adapted to survive in the temperature extremes found in Washington County’s red desert, but some residents question: are they native to Southern Utah?

The Mojave desert tortoise is ... Read more

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