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Utah Tech University will be hosting its annual State of the University Address on Sept. 20, going over 10 years of growth.   University President Richard “Biff” Williams will be speaking at the M.K. Cox Performing Arts Center at 11 a.m. This event is open...

Utahns really love French fries, fry sauce or not, so it’s no surprise there are quite a few lists that claim, “Best French Fries in Utah”.   However, Southern Utah seems to get left out! I know we don’t always have the best reputation for our food but come on, there are some pretty decent fries here. With all the burger and chi...

Pickleball has been a growing favorite in Southern Utah for years, and the sport is gaining national attention too, but for all the wrong reasons.   Both KSL.com and even the NY Times have published recent pieces about the noise and light complaints that are sweeping both the state and the nation. The...

The Southern Utah summer means bats and though some might get the “ick” from these furry creatures, they’re an important part of the local ecosystem.   When most people think of bats ideas of Halloween, horror movies and vampires tend to pop up. However, bats are one...

Utah is known for its Dark Sky Parks which makes it the perfect place to view the epic night sky on National Meteor Watch Day.   June 30 is National Meteor Watch Day. The National Day Calendar said it “encourages us to look to the stars to witness one of the night sky’s most thrilling sights.”  When you see a ...

Frost Top is a certified St. George classic. It's time to give thanks to Southern Utah's surviving drive-in burger joint.

It’s summer and the kids are out, which leaves parents scratching their heads for summer activities for the little ones. Well, this one is for the parents looking for a little more adventure for their kid’s summer.   Hurricane native Casey Campbell says she has been around horses all her life. At the ripe age...