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Are Mojave desert tortoises actually native to Southern Utah?

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 federally protected, prompting habitat conservation, laws preventing the handling and ownership of wild tortoises and other protective measures.

While some say tortoises are not native to the area, Mike Schijf, a biologist with the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, said there is “not really ... Read more

Hurricane Valley Fire District proposes ‘significant’ pr

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 p ... 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

Council approves conversion of home to business, water pipel

Public Works Director Dustin Mouritsen speaks during the Santa Clara City Council meeting, Santa Clara, Utah, Nov. 9, 2022 | Photo by Chris Reed, St. George News

SANTA CLARA — After moves by the Santa Clara City Council last Wednesday ... 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 for the first time since the 2015-16 season.

Menifield scored 21 in his first start last time out, filling in for an injured Keion Brooks and leading Washington to a come-from-behind 75-67 win over North Florida.

Against the Trailblazers, Menifield scored 15 in the second hal ... Read more

As inflation expands population served, Utah Food Bank brace

More than 200 children participated in the annual Kids Cafe Thanksgiving meal at nine of Utah Food Bank's cafe sites, location and date unspecified | Photo courtesy Utah Food Bank, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — The Utah Food Bank is res ... Read more

The future of Ivins may be determined by a letter coming in

In a file photo, residents speak during an Ivins City Council public hearing, Ivins, Utah, Sept. 1, 2022 | Photo by Chris Reed, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Ivins residents are receiving a letter in their mailbox that may shape their c ... Read more

‘I felt like I was in heaven’: Santa Clara greets their

SANTA CLARA — Riding atop Santa Clara-Ivins fire trucks, the Snow Canyon Little League all-stars returned to their hallowed ground in Santa Clara Wednesday evening, triumphant after doing something no kids from Utah had ever done: Play in the Littl ... Read more

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