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Past articles by Sean:

Utah House District 72 GOP primary race still too close to call as Elison leads again

In the tightly contested District 72 GOP primary, Joseph Elison retook the lead over Willie Billings by fewer than 10 votes, close enough for a recount. → Read More

Iron County primary votes show incumbents Cozzens, Bleak and Vickers with early leads

While the results could change as additional votes are counted, here are the initial results as of Tuesday evening. → Read More

2022 Primary Election Q&A: Chris Stewart and Erin Rider, candidates for Utah's 2nd District

The Spectrum sent a questionnaire to Erin Rider and Chris Stewart, the GOP candidates for Utah's 2nd Congressional District. Here is what they said. → Read More

Utah Rep. Travis Seegmiller announces plans to resign months ahead of 2022 election

Rep. Travis Seegmiller, who has been in office since 2018 is resigning from the legislature later this year. → Read More

Caucus nights are coming: Here is why they matter so much to southern Utah

The 2022 midterm elections are still months away but the process to determine which candidates get on the ballot is about to start. → Read More

Omicron variant detected in southwest Utah

The new and troublesome Omicron variant detected in southwest Utah says the health department. → Read More

New sheriff in town: Washington County GOP picks Nate Brooksby in special election

Nate Brooksby was elected by county Republicans to be the next Washington County Sheriff during a special election on Tuesday Night. → Read More

Early Cedar City election results have Wilson Edwards, Green neck-and-neck in race for mayor

A breakdown of the preliminary voting results for the Cedar City mayoral race → Read More

Dr. Phil sued after teen alleges she was sexually assaulted at a Utah ranch he promoted

Dr. Phil is being sued after a woman has alleged she was sexually assault at a rural ranch in Utah he promoted. → Read More

Elections 2021: Slim leads in primary election race for St. George City Council

Election results for the primary city council race which will reduce the candidate list from 11 to 4. → Read More

2021 Municipal Primary Election Information: Registration and Voting deadlines

Election information for the municipal primary elections happening in southern Utah including registration and voting deadlines. → Read More

Former DSU basketball player losses 5 family members, wife in Millard County crash

Mason Sawyer, a St. George local and DSU alum, lost five members of his family including his wife, two kids, brother and nephew. More details: → Read More

Republicans appoint new Washington County Commissioner

Adam Snow, a local director for U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart's office, has been elected to replace Dean Cox on the Washington County Commission. → Read More

2021 Municipal Elections: Get to know the candidates for mayor of Ivins

The two candidates for mayor of Ivins answer questions about themselves and their priorities if they get elected into office. → Read More

Construction to wrap up on River Road by Pioneer Day

A construction project aimed at widening River Road is finishing up. → Read More

Gov. Cox apologizes for saying Utah had 70% of adults vaccinated

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox apologizes for saying the state had vaccinated 70% of adults. This mistake was due to a data error by the Health Department. → Read More

Dean Cox, longtime Washington County Commissioner and lifelong resident, dies

Washington County Commissioner and lifelong county resident died Wednesday night due to medical complications due to cancer. → Read More

Paiute Tribe of Utah to build a new health facility triple the size of current building

The Paiute Tribe is building a new health facility in Cedar City to expand access to health resources for both tribe members and community members. → Read More

2021 Municipal Elections: Get to know the candidate for mayor of Santa Clara

Santa Clara Mayor Rick Rosenburg is running unopposed for re-election in 2021. He answers questions about himself and his goals for Santa Clara. → Read More

Fire from fireworks expected as St. George, Cedar City areas prep for July 4

Fireworks safety a concern as summer holidays approach with drought conditions. → Read More