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Small communities in Washington County will save a little money in November's municipal election after the Washington County Commissioners voted to allow the communities to go strictly to mail-in ballots.

For many Virginians, the July 4th holiday is a big weekend for partying and traveling, and a lot of drivers are going to hit the roadways, but so are state police.

A hundred years ago this summer, President William Howard Taft was just getting his feet wet as chief executive of the United States.

For Hurricane Valley Neighborhoods SPRINGDALE - Learn about 'The Culture of Bees' on July 18 at 7 p.m. at the Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale.

May 1 Tyler Ervin Lynn and Chelsey Ann Aldred of Ivins May 16 Tyler Joseph of St.

Attorney Peter Ginsberg, who recently was on the wrong end of an appeals court ruling that upheld a $375,000 fine and prevented him from practicing law for five years, has withdrawn from the team of lawyers who has been representing Mike Vick's interests in his ongoing bankruptcy case, according to the Associated Press .

VIRGIN -- If you arrive at the right spot in Southern Utah early enough, you might see some of the largest and rarest birds in the world soaring directly over your head.

Nora Flanigan Bradshaw has seen a lot of changes over the course of her lifetime.

SPRINGDALE - More than 30 years ago a small group of Zion Canyon residents gathered with the desire to promote the arts and influence the community they loved.

Although he was born in Utah County, Joel Kapulani Haws learned more about his Hawaiian roots while spending summers on the North Shore of Oahu with his grandmother.

George Washington engaged in his first military action 255 years ago today. Washington arrived at the Great Meadows, as the Fort Necessity area was than called, on May 24.

TOQUERVILLE - Bulldozers, Bobcats and dump trucks moved into action Tuesday morning at the Tait family's Toquerville home to remove about 500 to 800 cubic yards of sand that washed onto the yard several weeks ago.

June 1 marks the start of hurricane season, and Virginians should take steps now to prepare their families and businesses.

HURRICANE - In between making various stops along his bus route in LaVerkin and Toquerville, Hurricane Mayor Tom Hirschi expertly wields his bus through the streets.

Salt Lake City police have arrested a man after he allegedly was seen trying to set fire to the so-called "Virgin Mary Tree." Salt Lake City Fire Department spokesman Mark Bednarik said the man was seen walking near the tree at 700 South and 300 East on Tuesday when he stopped and set fire to a small stand of stairs that leads up to what some say ...

The Virgin Mary Tree that stands at the corner of 700 South 300 East in Salt Lake City.

The Spectrum reports arrests for felony crimes and compound misdemeanors and warrants carrying a bail of at least $750. All arrest information is taken from the jail booking log and police reports.

During the 10pm news on Tuesday, and also during Good Things Utah the previous morning, there was mention of the delicious smell wafting through the ABC4 news studio.

Motorists planning to drive between Hurricane and Zion National Park on Saturday should allow extra travel time and be prepared to share the road with hundreds of runners.

It was Wednesday and I still needed an outdoor adventure for my column this week.