Tag: The Independent Newspaper in Southern Utah
Kolob Terrace road construction finished; minor repairs remain
The major construction of the Kolob Terrace Road, which runs north from the town of Virgin, has finished and all hard closures completed. Minor...
Wind advisory issued for southern Utah
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a wind advisory for southern Utah beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29,...
Zion National Park shuttle service reinstated due to traffic, parking problems
The first day after Zion National Park weekday shuttle service ended for the season—Monday, Oct. 26—park officials were faced with a problem. All of...
Tour of Utah rejected by Springdale Town Council
In a special meeting called on Monday, Oct. 26, the Springdale Town Council rejected a bid from the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah...
When October is past, don’t forget Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The month of October has come and is almost over. Halloween masks and costumes are ready for trick-or-treaters eager to fill their buckets and...
Zion Canyon Rotary Club auction raises over $9,000 for education
The annual Zion Canyon Rotary Club "Auction for Education" raised nearly $10,000 on Saturday, October 24. The event took place on the front lawn...
Free UDOT Traffic app for smartphones provides up-to-the-minute information
The Utah Department of Transportation provides us with a few smartphone apps to assist driving. The app of interest here is the UDOT Traffic app,...
Final findings released in helicopter crash that killed Robin Venuti, Albert...
National Transportation Safety Board investigators have issued their probable cause statement regarding the helicopter crash and death of a southern Utah pilot and his...
Cedar City Library hosts “Exploring Human Origins”
Written by Jeff Lowe with Iron County Today
The Cedar City Library in the Park opened its national traveling exhibition, “Exploring Human Origins: What Does...
Southern Utah Gardening: Plant beets in winter for early spring delights
Plant beets in winter! Yes, beets—so delicious and nutritious and very easy to grow. The mild winter we enjoy in St. George is perfect...