Southern Utah’s fall bird migration offers a chance to slow down and reconnect with nature. Editor Elizabeth Gunter reflects on covering Utah’s wildlife season and the simple grounding joy of noticing ...

The 42nd annual Jubilee of Trees opens November 19–22 at the Dixie Conventon Center, raising funds for a new hybrid operating ...

Utah Tech University students were crowned the first collegiate pickleball world champions after sweeping the international field at a Professional Pickleball Association and Adidas event in Dallas.

This week’s Southern Utah Events Guide features the Thanksgiving events, Christmas Markets, theater productions, art, comedy, ...

Hundreds of adoptable dogs at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary enjoyed a gourmet “Dogsgiving” feast in Kanab, complete with ...

Brian Head Resort is the first ski resort in Utah to open for the 2025–26 season, offering top-to-bottom skiing, a first ...

Learn from Steve “Spaz” Williams, the animator behind “Jurassic Park,” during a free Utah Tech University lecture on Dec. 3.

Calendar of events for St. George and southern Utah including Cedar City, Hurricane, Springdale, Zion, Utah & Mesquite, Nevada events. The Independent features live ...

Celebrate the newly upgraded Springs Park in St. George on Dec. 2 at 4 PM. The grand reopening features a new wood-built ...

Do you have something to say? Want your voice to be heard by thousands of readers? Send The Independent your letter to the editor or guest opinion piece. All submissions will be considered for ...

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab is caring for a great-horned owl rescued after falling into a concrete mixer. Staff ...

Preview the 42nd annual Jubilee of Trees as designers complete their holiday creations to benefit cardiovascular care at St. George Regional Hospital. The event runs Nov. 19–22 at the Dixie Convention ...