The Department of Workforce Services announced Wednesday that Utah is #2 in employment growth for the country. In an economic summary released by Utah Governor Gary Herbert, “Utah’s non-agricultural employment increased an estimated 2.8 percent, or 33,300 jobs, between September 2010 and September 2011. Nationally, employment increased 1.1 percent, or 1.49 million jobs, from September […]
A Washington City man was arrested Monday on multiple sex charges of a minor. 22-year-old Carlos Nunez Vallejo was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly having sex with a 14-year-old girl sometime during the month of November 2010. Vallejo was taken into custody at a St. George address without any incident. Vallejo’s charges include: One count […]
A battle is taking place right in our own backyard, and from the reactions of citizens, it could be catastrophic to the southern Utah and Nevada economies. “It’ll be horrible for the economy of Mesquite. A lot of people who come down here to dine or shop will probably not do that and its really […]
This past weekend’s Janice Kapp Perry “The Book of Mormon Has Come Forth” musical was such a success that producers and organizers are working to have a second weekend of showings. “The missionaries stopped counting [Saturday] night at 800. [Sunday] they stopped at 1,160. Not only were people sitting on every stair in the building, […]
A new and creative spiritual experience will be visiting Dixie for a special performance this weekend. The musical/narrative experience produced by LDS music composer Janice Kapp Perry and Bonnie Hart Murray previewing in the St. George Tabernacle Saturday, October 22, and Sunday, October 23, appropriately called “The Book of Mormon Has Come Forth.” The hour-long […]
Alleged involvement in a slew of summer pharmacy robberies has landed two former St. George officers in handcuffs after an ongoing investigation. St. George Police Captain James Van Fleet released Thursday that Maxwell Houghton and Paulette Stoker were arrested for a robber at the Lin’s Pharmacy in Overton, Nevada. Houghton had been a suspect in […]
In the thick of an economic downturn, many southern Utah businesses continue to struggle to survive. One business in particular, Dixie Care and Share, may be closing its doors due to continued costs and too little money to maintain them. Utah-based internet business Infowest has a plan to hopefully ease the money pains in Dixie […]
Every city has a special beacon which sets the example for growth, prosperity and innovation. Utah Governor Gary Herbert paid a special visit to Dixie and told SUN News what he thinks southern Utah’s beacon really is. “Dixie State College is really moving along and is the headquarters for growth in Dixie,” Herbert said, “I […]
The 2011 Huntsman Senior Games brought a special event along with them. The event brings teams from across the world to sunny southern Utah for a head to head mash-up in one of the most competitive Senior Game sports available, volleyball. “The Global Cup comes around every two years,” Canadian volleyball captain Monica Hitchcock told […]
Southern Utah is wearing a new fad, and it’s wearing it well. Seniors and sport enthusiasts alike are falling in love with a new activity that is now the fastest growing participant-played sport in America, pickleball. “It’s so fun to play and it really does keep you in good shape,” Bob Gallihugh told SUN News. […]
