Tag: The Independent Newspaper in Southern Utah
Help needed in finding missing person Ryan Daniel Mertlich of Hurricane
UPDATE 9/18 8:30 A.M.:
The body of a missing Hurricane man has been located. Ryan Daniel Mertlich had been missing since Monday. According to authorities,...
Flags lowered to half-staff for southern Utah flash flood victims
In a statement this morning from the Utah Governor's office, Gov. Gary R. Herbert has authorized the lowering of the American flag and the...
Keyhole Canyon flash flood victims subject of Zion press conference
UPDATE 9/17 12:25 p.m.:
The body of a seventh hiker was found by search and rescue teams in Zion National Park. 19 deaths have now...
Search continues for person still missing in Hildale flash flood
The challenges for the residents living in both the communities of Hildale and Colorado City and the emergency personnel continue today. So far, 12...
Dixie Montessori Academy impact fees dispute resolved
For only having started its second full school year, the Dixie Montessori Academy—located in the Green Springs subdivision in Washington City—has already faced several...
Three Hikers Killed in Zion National Park Flooding – Four Missing
At least three more individuals have lost their lives in the flooding in southern Utah and four more are missing in the narrow Keyhole...
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southern Utah
The National weather service in Salt Lake City has issued a Severe Weather and Flash Flood Warning for Southeastern areas in Washington County as...
Search continues for 17-year-old Macin Smith of St. George
Even after a local search conducted on Saturday morning, Sept. 12, by residents as well as local volunteers in both the Little Valley and...
Fort Pierce Boil Water Advisory in effect after water contamination found
UPDATE:
Scott Taylor, City of St. George Water Sources Director, stated that the second test for bacteria in the drinking water in the Fort Pearce...
Virgin Three and Zion Sunset Resort lawsuit settled out of court
The "Virgin Three" and Zion Sunset Resort have reached a settlement in the lawsuit filed by Zion Sunset Resort. The two parties were due...