Washington County

From tents in the park to lines at the cafe, residents in Enterprise have felt the impact of welcoming hundreds of firefighters to town. But they say it’s a small price to pay.

A booming population and changing climate have strained water supplies in St. George. The bet is that recycled wastewater can keep the city's taps flowing.

La solicitud de derechos de agua de un desarrollador del Valle de Ogden fue rechazada en marzo. Expertos en agua dicen que la escasez y mejores técnicas de medición harán que conflictos como este sean más comunes.

Utah Tech University President Shane Smeed replaces Richard “Biff” Williams who resigned under a cloud of faculty mistrust and allegations.

The amendment proposed by Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy would have sold more than 10,000 acres of federal land near St. George to local governments.

“This major excavation of soil that is happening right now to create luxury developments, to create golf courses — that is also creating tremendous dust exposures,” said University of Utah epidemiologist Katharine Walter.

Researchers in southwest Utah use the annual event to gather data about the elusive desert iguanas. It illustrates how community science could help a rare species survive.

There’s little effect on the department’s operations, but the agreement sends a message that immigrants who enter the country illegally and commit crimes will not be tolerated.

Local leaders want to shore up roads and water infrastructure for Washington County’s future growth. Conservationists worry it could open the door to privatizing Western landscapes.

Without clear details on how Congressional Republicans' plan to sell or transfer 460,000 acres of public land will work, skeptics worry it could be a giveaway for developers and mining companies.

The iconic Ironman triathlon introduced southwest Utah to the world of endurance athletes. But population growth, high costs and “Ironman fatigue” led local leaders to cut ties with the race after 2025.

Unlike other Utah cities, St. George’s growth isn’t driven by people moving from abroad. That could create future problems for filling local jobs.