A man from Afghanistan who once worked with a CIA-supported unit overseas is now facing serious charges after officials say he drove from Washington state to the nation’s capital and opened fire on two West Virginia National Guard members stationed near the White House. Authorities identified the victims as Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff …
Erika Kirk (née Frantzve) shared a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Charlie Kirk, on the first Thanksgiving since his passing. “Charlie and I always loved Thanksgiving because it reminded us of the simple but meaningful practice of gratitude,” Erika, 37, wrote in an Instagram post on Thursday, November 27. The post included a video …
An Ivins homebuilder with a well-known local construction company was arrested over the weekend following a family dispute that escalated into a SWAT response, according to local authorities. Cary Evan Blake, 56, is facing charges including aggravated assault and several misdemeanors after an altercation with family members early Sunday morning, according to court documents. Officers …
Utah officials say student enrollment across the state has slipped for the third year in a row, and Washington County is among the communities feeling the most noticeable change. A recent update from the Utah State Board of Education reports that 656,311 students are enrolled in public K–12 schools for the 2025 to 2026 school …
The head of Charlie Kirk’s security team is sharing new details about the concerns he raised before the tragic shooting that took Kirk’s life during an event at Utah Valley University in September. Brian Harpole appeared on the Shawn Ryan Show, where he talked openly about the limited private security available that day and the …
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) took a key step on October 3, 2025, announcing its intent to re-evaluate a right-of-way application submitted by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) for the Northern Corridor, a proposed four-lane highway in Washington County. This move is an important development in a long-standing debate over the county’s transportation …
SOUTHERN UTAH — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of southern Utah as a new storm system moves into the region, bringing rain to lower elevations and significant snowfall to the mountains. The advisory was released early Sunday morning for high-elevation areas, including communities near Brian Head, Alton, and …
LA VERKIN, Utah — A man lost his life Saturday night after being hit by a vehicle along State Route 9, according to information released by local authorities. Police say the collision happened at approximately 11:15 p.m. on November 15, near the intersection of 100 South and State Route 9. Early information suggests the man …
Every year the holidays bring out the best in St. George. Families bundle up for downtown lights, kids race through local bakeries hunting for hot cocoa, and our favorite small businesses put in the long hours to make this time of year feel magical. This year is a chance for all of us to dig …
ST. GEORGE, Utah — Health authorities are monitoring a continued rise in measles cases across the state, with seven new infections confirmed in Southern Utah, pushing the statewide total to 74. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) says all newly confirmed cases were identified within the Southwest Utah Health District, which now …
