KANE COUNTY — When director Victor Adamson, also known as Denver Dixon, came to southern Utah in 1939 to film Mormon Conquest, he had more in mind than simply making another B-western. According to a July 14, 1939, front-page article in the Kane County Stan­dard, Adamson wrote and directed the film with two goals: telling a story inspired by the settlement of Kanab and showcasing the scenery surrounding it. A scene from the 1939 western Mormon Conquest, filmed in southern Uta

In 2004 Chris and Mandy Condit found­ed the Texas 4000, a 501c3 foundation. Their mission state­ment speaks for itself, “Texas 4000’s mission is to cultivate student leaders and engage communities in the fight against cancer.” The first year they wel­comed 43 University of Texas students who completed the “longest charity bicycle ride in the world.” The ride be­gins in Austin, Texas, with the finish line in Anchorage, Alaska, giving riders 70 days to complete their fund-raisi

After the success of The Plainsman at the box office, Paramount did not hesitate to spend 1.45 million dollars on Cecil B. DeMille’s next western epic, Union Pacific, released in 1939. Based on Ernest Haycox’s 1936 novel Trouble Shooter, the film explored the enormous task of building the transcontinental railroad during the late 1860s. DeMille and his producers loved filming in southern Utah’s varied topography, where they could shoot scenes of prairies, deserts, mountains a

May is Stroke Awareness Month; a timely reminder that recognizing the signs of a stroke can save a life. Early recognition and quick action are important. A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, either by a blockage or a bleed. Without oxygen, brain cells begin to die within minutes. That’s why every second counts. The easiest way to remember the warn­ing signs is the acro­nym FAST: F - Face drooping: One side of the face may droop or feel numb.