Southern Utah

Utah Tech University breaks ground on renovations to Art Department’s new home

ST. GEORGE, Utah – Celebrating the creation of a new space for collaboration, creativity and innovation within Utah Tech University’s Art Department, the institution held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning for the renovation and expansion of the university’s McDonald Center. Originally built in 1968 and most recently housing Utah Tech’s College of Humanities & Social […]

Southern Utah Feed Utah Food Drive Scheduled for Saturday, March 21

Southern Utahns are invited to donate food on Saturday, March 21. Neighborhood food pick ups will be delivered to the local Utah Food Bank’s warehouses. To donate food in-person on Saturday, March 21, drop off locations are at the Utah Food Bank’s warehouse in St George located at 4416 River Rd. St. George, UT 84790, […]

Color & Light: A Spring Arts Celebration

Washington, UT — The Washington City Arts Council is delighted to invite the community to gather for Color & Light: A Spring Arts Celebration, our 2026 Spring Art Gala, taking place on Saturday, March 28, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Heritage Hall in historic downtown Washington. This free community event is a joyful opportunity to welcome the new […]

Utah Tech University’s Fire & Ice gala to support need-based scholarships

ST. GEORGE, Utah —  Bringing the community together to expand access to higher education, the Utah Tech University Foundation is hosting its 22nd Annual Fire & Ice Scholarship Gala to raise support for need-based scholarships.  Fire & Ice Scholarship Gala is a demonstration of the Southern Utah community coming together to help students overcome financial barriers and […]

St. George Art Scene Expands: Art Around the Corner Announces 2026 Outdoor Sculpture Launch

ST. GEORGE,Utah — The Art Around the Corner Foundation (AATC) will host its annual flagship event on March 28, celebrating the installation of a new world-class outdoor sculpture collection. This year’s exhibition features a significant expansion, with new installations debuting at both Town Square Park and the St. George City Building. The community launch, scheduled […]

BLM to temporarily close public land routes for one-day Rhino Rally motorcycle race

The one-day race requires route closures for public safety ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip Field Office announces the temporary closure of selected transportation routes on BLM-managed public lands for the 2026 Wizard’s Rhino Rally Race in Mohave County, Ariz.  The closure will be in effect from 6 a.m. through […]

Utah Tech University’s DOCUTAH International Film Festival returning to S. Utah for 16th year

February 23, 2026

ST. GEORGE, Utah — Welcoming filmmakers, documentary enthusiasts and community members alike, Utah Tech University and the City of St. George are hosting the 16th annual DOCUTAH International Film Festival later this month. Offering three full days of newly released documentary films, DOCUTAH is set to take place Feb. 26-28 at the Megaplex Theatres at […]

BLM plans prescribed fire treatments in northern Mohave County

Treatments reduce wildfire risk and protect cultural and natural resources ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District is planning prescribed burning operations to reduce surface fuels, help maintain desired vegetation conditions, and enhance the overall health and resilience of ponderosa pine stands.   The treatment will occur on Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument at Mount Logan in Mohave County, around 75 miles south […]