LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why the appointment of Tara Dunn or Ed Baca is crucial for progress at the St. George Animal Shelter
Dear Animal Friends,A quick update on the progress at the St. George Shelter. The outdoor dog park...
In our effort to give you the best coverage of St. George area politics we are reaching out to all 25 applicants for the St. George City Council appointment. In the interest of time and fairness, we are asking...
THE INDEPENDENT INTERVIEW: Age no limit for new St. George councilman Joe Bowcutt
Story by Josh Warburton, photos by Isaac Sloan
Josh Warburton, publisher of The Independent, recently sat down for an interview with newly elected St. George City Council member...
UPDATE: State selects outside counsel; gay couples allowed to file joint state tax returns
Written by Cami Cox
UPDATE: Yesterday, Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes named the three attorneys who have been selected to take charge of Utah’s same-sex marriage appeal....
NO MORE 'LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT': Same-sex marriage petitions surpass 86,000 signatures
St. George resident Matt Jacobson joined Salt Lake City activist Tim Wagner last Friday to deliver two petitions to the state capitol, urging Governor Herbert to cease the...
Written by Adam Mast
A big entertainment day today. Not only does Thursday, Jan. 16 mark the first day of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, but the 2014 Oscar nominations were also announced.
As expected, “12 Years a Slave,” “Gravity” and “American...
Utah selects legal counsel to appeal gay marriage; Oklahoma same-sex ban lift influenced by Utah proceedings
Written by Cami Cox
As the Utah Attorney General’s office deliberates on its choice of an outside law firm to aid in appealing the state’s...
Written by Cami CoxPano Tiatia photo courtesy of Action Sports Photos, asppix.com
Professional boxers Pano Tiatia, David Sanchez and Summer DeLeon will be on hand to celebrate the grand opening of a brand new St. George sports bar on Thursday.
'Bout...
Written by Adam SchwartzClass A PGA Professional/Head Pro Oasis Golf Club
As often as the year changes, another golf season begins; 87 changes either established, revised or removed have been included in the new 2014-15 United States Golf Association (USGA)...
I bumped into Senator Steve Urquhart at the swearing in ceremony for Mayor Pike and St. George’s new council members, and I took the opportunity to ask Steve if he would be so kind as to sit with me...