St. George

Utah ranks last in all of the United States in its number of primary care doctors for its population. University of Utah's president — Taylor Randall — plans to change that.

In other news, a specialized treatment for blood cancers is now available at St. George Regional Hospital. And, Utah farmers affected by drought can get $100,000 in relief loans.

UPR Co-Station Manager Kerry Bringhurst joins us to talk about the celebrated national storytelling project’s upcoming visit to southern Utah beginning April 24th.

Since the federal government nixed plans to build a highway through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, another area home to some popular St. George recreation spots has come under threat.

In other news, Sevier School District claims it can't redact or release a video showing alleged punishment against students. And, Utah swears in its first woman state auditor next week.

Zach Renstrom, general manager of the Washington County Water Conservancy, recently talked with St. George News to detail lesser known effects of wildfires on Utah's water supply.

In other news, a federal judge has allowed a lawsuit by a group of drag performers against the city of St. George to move forward. And, a grievance has been filed by one of the four Utah State University athletics department employees who were fired last month.

In other news, St. George is encouraging residents to save power during peak hours of the day during the current heatwave. And, Salt Lake City is launching an e-bike voucher program.

The Northern Corridor is a proposed four-lane highway that would cut through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area in Washington County. Facing strong opposition as well as fierce support, its fate hangs in the balance.

Estimates indicate that visitors and seasonal residents make up more than a quarter of the people in the St. George area on a typical day during peak season.