US Forest service: Fewer trees dying nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to a report released Sept. 10 by the United States Forest Service, the number of dead trees on 750 million acres of public and private forests across America is on the...
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Washington County teen represents Utah at National 4-H Conference
ST. GEORGE – A Washington County teen represented local youth and Utah at the National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C. Kaydn Ence at the White House, Washington, D.C., April 9, 2013 | Photo courtesy...
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Rainfall reduces wildfire risk in Color Country; multi-agency restrictions...
SOUTHERN UTAH – Due to recent rainfall and a subsequent reduction in wildfire risk, all fire restrictions currently in effect in the Color Country area of southwestern Utah and northwestern Arizona...
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Families begin construction on self-help homes in Toquerville; STGnews Videocast
TOQUERVILLE – Four families enrolled in a self-help home-building program broke ground in Toquerville for their homes Thursday, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their journey to own a home....
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Ecosystem-wide plan launched for willow flycatcher, other species
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service unveiled an ecosystem-wide model Monday to aid the southwestern willow...
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Company recalls meat products for possible E. coli; says product reaching...
ST. GEORGE – Steak and ground beef products that may have been distributed for commercial and institutional use are being recalled across four states, including Utah, because of possible contamination...
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Self-help home building program under new administration
ST. GEORGE – Families looking for a path to home ownership through a “sweat equity” program such as the one in Toquerville that allowed four families to build their own homes can now apply to a new...
View ArticleTurkey Tips: Use proper food handling while preparing your holiday feast
ST. GEORGE — Thanksgiving is all about the feast. The task of preparing multiple holiday dishes is daunting enough without facing the prospect of guests getting sick. To help you prepare a perfect...
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Foster Farms recalling chicken nuggets in 8 states including Utah
WASHINGTON – Foster Poultry Farms is recalling approximately 220,000 pounds of fully cooked frozen chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with extraneous blue plastic and black rubber materials, the...
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Want to build your own home? Five families needed for sweat equity program
A Self-Help Homes program participant frames her basement in Heber City, Utah, photo undated | Photo courtesy of Self-Help Homes, St. George News ST. GEORGE – Five more families are needed for a...
View ArticleMore than 55,000 pounds of chicken recalled nationwide
ST. GEORGE — A recall of more than 55,000 pounds of chicken is underway nationwide after it was discovered the poultry may be contaminated with “extraneous materials.” The massive chicken recall is...
View ArticleWorkshop focuses on making money with small-scale farms, ranches
ST. GEORGE — Beginning and experienced farmers and ranchers with small-scale operations can learn more about how to maximize profits at a December workshop in St. George. Kynda Curtis, Utah State...
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Sweat equity homeownership: more families needed
ST. GEORGE – Self-Help Homes is looking for more families to participate in a sweat-equity homeownership program. Self-Help Homes program participants build their own homes, date and location not...
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Over 12 million pounds of beef recalled amid salmonella fears
ST. GEORGE — A recall of raw beef feared to be potentially tainted with salmonella was expanded Tuesday, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The recall, which was originally issued in...
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USDA moves to tighten restrictions on food stamps
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (AP) — The Trump administration is setting out to do what this year’s farm bill didn’t: tighten work requirements for millions of Americans who receive federal food assistance. The...
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From airports to lunchrooms, shutdown affects Americans in surprising ways
UNITED STATES — What does the government shutdown have to do with you if you or your loved ones aren’t federal employees? More than you might think. Washington’s doings, or not-doings, can be woven...
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Frozen Boston Market pork entrees recalled for possible glass, plastic...
ST. GEORGE – A recall was issued over the weekend for more than 173,000 pounds of frozen Boston Market pork entrees that could be contaminated with pieces of glass or plastic, according to the U.S....
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Butterball recalls 39 tons of turkey for possible salmonella contamination
ST. GEORGE — Turkey producer giant Butterball is recalling more than 78,000 pounds of raw ground turkey after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday the product may be contaminated with...
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Tyson Foods recalls frozen chicken strips for possible metal contamination
ST. GEORGE — About 35 tons of frozen chicken strip products have been recalled after customers reported small pieces of metal in the food. Image shows products subject to a recall announced by Tyson...
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Company issues ‘high risk’ recall for nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef...
ST. GEORGE — Nearly 43,000 pounds of raw ground beef product is being recalled by a New Jersey company after an inspection found the products may be contaminated with E. coli. According to an...
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