S. Utah communities see drop in crime rates

09/12/10 ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) - Data from a statewide crime survey shows a downturn in the annual rate of serious crimes in many southern Utah communities. Preliminary data from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification released last month shows a drop in the number of robberies, aggravated assaults, burglaries, thefts and stolen vehicles across Washington County between 2008 and 2009. The Spectrum of ...

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Too fat? Let's fight for being "biggest loser"!

09/09/10 Guest Amy Davis concentrates during an interval training class at the Biggest Loser Resort in Ivins, Utah September 6, 2010. Guests at the resort affiliated with the popular reality television show work out in an aerobics room, a gym and a swimming pool for 6 to 7 hours each day.

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Top of Utah films screened

09/09/10 Two documentaries accepted into a new documentary film festival starting next week in St. George are from Northern Utah. "The Sky Is No Limit," directed by Kera Williams and produced by the Standard-Examiner, tells the story of the 2009 Hill Air Force Base Air show. The film features images captured by Standard-Examiner photographers during air show weekend, as well as in-depth interviews with ...

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More things to do

09/09/10 THEATER Top of Utah   'ANNIE,' various times and dates Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, through Sept. 25, Heritage Community Theatre, 2505 S. U.S. 89, Perry. $9; $8/seniors, children. 435-723-8392. read more

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Winners announced for Rodders' car show

09/08/10 The White Pine Rodders have released the list of winners for their Aug. 13-15 event.

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More things to do

08/26/10 THEATER Top of Utah 'THE MUSIC MAN,' 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Rodgers Memorial Theatre, 292 E. Pages Lane, Centerville. $14-$17; $13-$15/seniors, $10/children. 801-298-1302. read more

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More things to do

08/19/10 THEATER Top of Utah 'THE MUSIC MAN,' 7:30 p.m. daily, excluding Sundays, through Aug. 28, Rodgers Memorial Theatre, 292 E. Pages Lane, Centerville. $14-$17; $13-$15/seniors, $10/children. 801-298-1302. read more

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More things to do

08/12/10 THEATER Top of Utah   'THE ALTOS: A LITTLE LOWER THAN THE SOPRANOS,' Hunt Mystery Theater, 7 p.m. today, Sept. 10, 24, Boccia's D'Italia, 1045 N. Washington Blvd., Ogden. $15/show, food available for purchase. 866-569-1482. Discount code for $2.50 off: hmnews. Additional shows and dates at a Sandy restaurant. www.huntmysteries.com . read more

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Paiute tribe offers 'Prime for Life'

05/06/10 CEDAR CITY - Since the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah began its Prime for Life drug and alcohol education program two years ago, every participant who has registered for the course has successfully completed the program.

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Ivins Council discusses storm drain bond

05/06/10 IVINS -- The Ivins City Council will hear public input on a proposed bond today as part of its regularly scheduled meeting agenda.

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Corroon shakes things up

05/04/10 ST. GEORGE - Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon, running for governor as a Democrat, has crossed party lines naming Rep. Sheryl Allen, R-Bountiful, as his running mate for lieutenant governor.

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Ironman inspires crowd

05/02/10 ST. GEORGE - As more than 1,900 athletes sought to conquer the grueling Ford Ironman St. George Triathlon course Saturday, spectators across Washington County found inspiration in the unique display of physical and mental prowess.

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Sullivan finishes as fastest amateur triathlete

05/02/10 ST. GEORGE - Eric Sullivan wanted to earn a spot in the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

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Fitness fans gather

05/02/10 IVINS - Hundreds of visitors descended on Ivins' Unity Park on Saturday to watch Ford Ironman St. George Triathlon competitors and have fun in a community event promoting physical fitness.

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COMING TOMORROW: Flute Fest returns to Springdale

05/01/10 After a temporary move to Ivins last year, the Zion Flute & Drum Festival is back in Springdale this year and ready to bring the sound of native flute music to Zion Canyon once again.

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Boston Marathon finishers from Utah

04/19/10 BOSTON (AP) -- How runners from Utah finished in Monday's Boston Marathon. 43, Nicholas I. McCombs, Toquerville, 2:27:10. 62, Joshua G. Steffen, PhD., Salt Lake City, 2:29:08. 86, James R. Moore, Salt Lake City, 2:32:27. 477, Kevin Shilling, Salt Lake City, 2:49:35. 523, Walter Brown, South Jordan, 2:50:38. 800, John Maxey, Salt Lake City, 2:55:37. 888, Christopher H. Thresher, Holladay, 2:56:41 ...

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Michele Morris: Crying Gas

04/19/10 Almost fifty years ago naturalist Rachel Carson wrote her landmark book Silent Spring, which warned against the danger of "putting poisonous and biologically potent...

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Where to Ski in Park City Utah

03/26/10 Utah is known to have the greatest snow on earth. Skiers from all around the globe make sure to visi...
 

Dems angry at Matheson vote

03/24/10 ST. GEORGE - With Sunday's vote on health care fresh in their minds, some local Democrats weighed siding against U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson during Tuesday's Washington County caucus meetings.

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Matheson faces Dem backlash over reform

03/24/10 Washington » Fed up Utah Democrats booed and heckled Rep. Jim Matheson's top lieutenants at a number of party caucus meetings in Utah on Tuesday -- and even some of his supporters say they've had enough.

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Former Standard-Examiner owner Jay Glasmann dies at 85

03/23/10 NORTH OGDEN -- A former owner and director of the Standard Corporation, Jay William Glasmann, 85, died Friday of complications related to a stroke. read more

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