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St. George Bricks and Minifigs store opening draws record-breaking Lego-loving crowd
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 31 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
More than 1,600 Lego enthusiasts flocked to new Bricks and Minifigs in St. George on Saturday, breaking the record for most attendees at a Bricks and Minifigs grand opening.
Curtis pauses bill for Shivwits Band's 99-year land lease
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 31 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis has put a congressional bill on hold that would allow the Shivwits Band of Paiute to enter into land lease agreements with businesses for up to 99 years.
Rockslide crashes wedding ceremony in southern Utah
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 30 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
A rockslide made a surprise visit during a couple's elopement ceremony in Ivins, Washington County, on Saturday.
St. George man quits job to become taste-tester for wife's world-renowned barbecue recipes
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 30 - 10:15 a.m. | Save Story
In 2015, Utahn Susie Bulloch started her journey as a barbecue food blogger and has since become a world-renowned barbecuer creating and sharing recipes with millions.
From a resealable cereal box to mentoring students: How one Utah Tech professor gives back
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 29 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
An 82-year-old retiree has worked closely with students at Utah Tech University's Innovation Plaza to get their ideas off and running, even leading to patented designs.
She gives to the Navajo elders — and they give to her
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted March 28 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Linda Myers started Adopt-A-Native-Elder in 1986; 40 years later, it's going stronger than ever.
Utah regulators OK program meant to promote increased use of renewable energy
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 28 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Regulators have approved a program pursued by 19 Utah communities that's meant to promote increased development and use of renewable energy resources.
Traffic stop leads to explosives discovery in southern Utah
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 27 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
A St. George man was arrested Thursday after police say they found him in possession of guns, drugs and explosives.
Family of Cedar City boy hit by SUV decides to donate his organs
Eric Cabrera and Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted March 27 - 10:55 a.m. | Save Story
The family of a 7-year-old Cedar City boy who was left in a coma after being struck by an SUV has decided to donate his organs.
Spring break travel could cause delays on big Utah roads despite rising gas prices
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 26 - 10:39 p.m. | Save Story
The average price of a gallon of regular gas surpassed $4 statewide this week, but Utah transportation officials say they don't expect that it will dissuade spring break travel.
Tuacahn stage transforms into rodeo arena for PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 26 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Tuacahn Amphitheater in Ivins is transforming into rodeo grounds this weekend for the PRCA Xtreme Bulls event put on by Diamond G Rodeo.
Bonneville senior sets all-around state records in 400- and 200-meter races in season openers
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 26 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
Bonneville High School senior Davis DeGroot set a new all-around state 400-meter track record by half a second. He ran 45.46 at the Pine View Invitational in St. George on March 21.
Southwest Utah continues to be a US leader in growth, but what about other regions?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 26 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
New Census Bureau data shows how southwest Utah's two biggest population hubs remain key drivers in population growth across the U.S.
Cedar City boy in coma after being struck by SUV; family preparing to say goodbye
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated March 26 - 9:05 a.m. | Save Story
The family of a Cedar City boy critically injured after being hit by SUV on Monday are hopeful for his recovery, despite grim circumstances.
Vandals cause $40K in damage at Iron County farm; reward offered
Arianne Brown, KSL | Updated March 25 - 4:57 p.m. | Save Story
A hay and grain farm in Beryl, Iron County, was vandalized by what could be an animal activist group over the weekend, causing $40,000 in damage, police say.
Stinky dispute between feuding southern Utah brothers results in criminal charge
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted March 25 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
A 79-year-old southern Utah man apparently feuding with his brothers was charged Wednesday with intentionally breaking a sewage pipe and not allowing his brothers to fix it.
St. George man sentenced for murdering his wife has 'shocking lack of remorse,' judge says
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 24 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Niki Ahlquist Sampson's children spoke Monday about the effects of her murder on their family before a judge ordered the maximum prison sentence for the woman's husband.
3 kids hospitalized after being hit by cars in less than a week
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted March 24 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
Three children from three different cities are in the hospital after being hit by vehicles in separate incidents over the past several days.
