St George

DOI fire engine expands wildfire response capacity in northern Arizona community

May 14, 2026

ST. GEORGE, Utah – The Department of the Interior (DOI) transferred a Type‑4 wildland fire engine to the Colorado City Fire Department, significantly enhancing initial‑attack capacity for rural communities and nearby public lands in northern Arizona.  Covering a 224-square-mile fire district and frequently responding across roughly 1,200 square miles of adjacent public lands, the Colorado City Fire Department has relied on smaller Type‑6 brush trucks with limited water capacity. The Type 4 engine carries […]

BLM seeks initial input for December 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Arizona

May 13, 2026

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 40 oil and gas parcels totaling 78,708 acres that may be included in a December 2026 lease sale in Arizona. The scoping period ends June 11, 2026.  “Arizona remains an important oil and gas state in our administration’s priority on strengthening American energy production,” said BLM Acting Director Bill Groffy. “This lease sale, which […]

Utah Tech University to host Navy’s 32nd Street Brass Band for free concert

April 9, 2026

ST. GEORGE, Utah — In celebration of the U.S. Navy’s National Parks Week, the Navy’s 32nd Street Brass Band will perform a free concert at Utah Tech University’s O.C. Tanner Amphitheater in Springdale, located near the entrance to Zion National Park. An ensemble within the Navy Band Southwest, the 32nd Street Brass Band is set to perform at […]

Utah Tech University welcomes spring with community egg hunt, activities for everyone

March 25, 2026

ST. GEORGE, Utah — Utah Tech University is kicking off the spring season with its annual Trailblazer Nation Spring Fest, which will feature an egg hunt, live music and game and activity booths for the entire community. Trailblazer Nation Spring Fest, which is free to the community, is set to take place from 5:30 to […]

Interfaith Ecumenical Way of the Cross Walk To Be Held on Good Friday, April 3

St. George, Utah, March 2026 – St. George has a truly unique and special Easter and Good Friday tradition. It is the “Ecumenical Way of the Cross Walk”. Though there are many Christian faiths who remember, honor and even reenact the 15 ‘Stations of the Cross’ that commemorates Jesus Christ’s journey to Calvary and His […]

Training your workforce with Custom Fit

Find out how the statewide Custom Fit program can help your company better train employees to improve efficiency, boost profits and fill your workforce needs for less. By  Savannah Beth Withers Taylor //March 23, 2026 Each of Utah’s 29 counties offers unique advantages for businesses and talent alike. Let’s visit Washington County. Four years ago, […]