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Local saddlemaker discusses the iconic western saddle and what it takes to build it right

Saddlemaker Steve Hafen talks about what it takes to build a saddle to last generations, and how family and hard work are key components in his life.

       




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COVID-19 updates: 7 new cases in southwest Utah as state total approaches 6,000

The southwestern Utah health district counted seven new confirmed cases of the new coronavirus on Wednesday.

       




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Tia Stokes, non-profit Kalamity founder, dancing her way through cancer diagnosis

A GoFundMe page aims to match the nearly $600,000 that Tia Stokes' non-profit dance group Kalamity has raised for people facing real-life calamities.

       




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Local outdoor enthusiasts step up, keep land clean amid non-local influx

Members of Trail Hero and other local outdoor enthusiasts step up to keep Sand Hollow State Park clean after a wave of non-locals ended in vandalism.

       




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COVID-19 updates: Southwest Utah adds 4 new coronavirus cases; state transmission rate drops

Utah counted another 129 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus on Thursday, including four new cases in the southwestern health district.

       




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COVID-19: ProjectProtect enlisting St. George volunteers to make medical grade masks

ProjectProtect has expanded its volunteer opportunities into Southern Utah.

       




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Turn hobbies into cash



RETIREMENT is not what it used to be, as growing numbers work beyond state pension age instead of putting their feet up.




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Pension scams: Victims lose £91,000 in pension fraud - How to avoid a pension scam



PENSION scam warnings have been issued by The Financial Conduct Authority and The Pensions Regulator after victims were scammed out of an average of £91,000. But how have people been duped by pension fraud?




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We’ll survive this because official pessimism is always wrong, says FREDERICK FORSYTH



IN A long lifetime I have never seen our old country in such a comprehensive mess. Health issues apart, our entire economy is being systematically dismantled. The damage being done will take a minimum 10 years to repair and parts of it will never return.




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My call to address business flexibility, says ANN WIDDECOMBE



THIS is a story of two businesses and of two very different approaches to our current exigencies.The first concerns my local laundry CleanCall, which devised a means to keep going and contributing to the economy.




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Callous lockdown lacks compassion, says ANN WIDDECOMBE



BY AND large I resist the temptation to roar at my TV screen but a few days ago, I did just that, when the tearful sister of twins who had died from the virus commented that she could not even be with her parents. Why the hell not? I shouted, feeling close to tears myself.




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M 3.6 COSTA RICA

Magnitude   M 3.6
Region  COSTA RICA
Date time  2020-05-09 15:29:30.0 UTC
Location  8.19 N ; 83.05 W
Depth  15 km




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M 3.9 MOLUCCA SEA

Magnitude   M 3.9
Region  MOLUCCA SEA
Date time  2020-05-09 15:41:47.0 UTC
Location  2.49 N ; 126.89 E
Depth  10 km




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Ml 2.3 CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

Magnitude  Ml 2.3
Region  CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Date time  2020-05-09 15:53:32.8 UTC
Location  36.13 N ; 117.87 W
Depth  3 km




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Md 2.1 CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

Magnitude  Md 2.1
Region  CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Date time  2020-05-09 17:32:19.9 UTC
Location  38.06 N ; 118.77 W
Depth  3 km




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Opinion: Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's radical plan for college football players makes sense

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has long advocated for player freedom in college football. His latest proposal involving NFL draft is his most radical.

      




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Fact check: Vice President Mike Pence did not carry empty boxes of PPE into a hospital

A since deleted video by Jimmy Kimmel alleges that Vice President Mike Pence delivered empty boxes of personal protective equipment.

      




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LGBTQ Americans are getting coronavirus, losing jobs. Anti-gay bias is making it worse for them.

The coronavirus outbreak is pummeling LGBTQ Americans, leaving a population already vulnerable to health care and employment discrimination suffering.

      




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Latest on global search for coronavirus vaccine: 1st US candidate set for Phase 2; WHO tracks 8 efforts; Pfizer tests in humans

As the all-out effort for a vaccine accelerates, USA TODAY is rounding up some of the week's most notable developments.

      




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What we know about community where Ahmaud Arbery was shot: 911 caller reported 'black guy' on property

Local officials say the community is shocked that racism could have fueled the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.

      




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Coronavirus updates: White House pushes for airport screenings; judge rules Kentucky churches can hold services; World cases near 4 million

The world is nearing 4 million cases of the coronavirus. More COVID-19 news Saturday.

      




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Fact check: Coronavirus's annual death toll can't yet be calculated, compared

The claim that COVID-19 has a lower death toll than many other causes is partly false. There isn't yet a year's worth of data.

      




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10 COVID-19 Scams

Do not fall for these ????️

      




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Indianapolis Opera's 'Elixir of Love' features IndyCar driver Zach Veach, vintage car

IndyCar driver Zach Veach and a 1909 car are making a guest appearance during the Indianapolis Opera's production of "Elixir of Love."

      




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Indiana Black Expo cancels Summer Celebration and Circle City Classic over coronavirus

Citing the need to keep people safe, Indiana Black Expo has canceled its Summer Celebration and Circle City Classic.

       




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Here's how Indianapolis artists impacted by coronavirus can get help

Artists who wish to apply for a free food box can visit the websites or social media pages of Gravesco Pottery or Urban Awareness Gardens.

       




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We can't visit Newfields right now. Here's a photo tour of its blooming, flowery gardens.

Newfields' gardens usually draw thousands of visitors this time of year. While it's closed because of the coronavirus, see a photo tour of the blooms.

       




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Nuvo founder tells supporters publication will cease operations

After ending print publication in 2019 and moving to online nonprofit model, Nuvo will cease operations.

       




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IndyFringe cancels its 2020 festival on Mass Ave. because of coronavirus concerns

IndyFringe, the popular Mass Ave. theater festival, has been canceled. Social distancing requirements will not allow the artists to prepare.

       




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The Indy 500 is delayed in 2020. Here are 6 times it was canceled.

The Indy 500 is delayed in 2020 due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. But six times, it was outright canceled.

      




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What we can learn from Depression-era cooks: 3 recipes to try

Look to those that survived the Depression for survival tips.

      




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This Hoosier president helped give America some of its greatest national parks

Often overlooked, Benjamin Harrison gave us great national parks and forests.

       




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Caption Competition

It's the Caption Competition.

Caption competition is now closed. Full rules can be seen here [PDF].

This week, a new look is unveiled.

6. trisarahtops:
Catwalk face-off

5. StoneyMast:
We come, with our new look, in peace. Take me to your leader

4. George Huber:
Mannequin Skywalker

3. abz:
Terracotta Armani

2. Fi:
After 35 years, someone finally designed a collection to cover Morph's modesty...

1. SkarloeyLine:
Eighth new social class discovered - the faceless minority




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Letters: Teachers sacrifice family life, financial stability to educate Hoosier children

This year, I am currently making over $12,000 less a year then I was supposed to when I was hired in 2004, a letter to the editor says.

      




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Letters: E-cigarettes can aid people trying to quit smoking

If used properly and regulated in a reasonable fashion, vape technology can have a positive public health impact

      




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Letters: Taxpayers foot the bill for 'fancy' roundabouts in Carmel

Carmel is spending too much taxpayer money building expensive roundabouts when simpler ones would be enough, a letter to the editor says.

      




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Letters: A message to nonvoters: America's democracy needs you

Half of Americans do not vote, and many choose not to stay politically informed because the display can be infuriating, a letter to the editor says.

      




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Letters: Snowplows scarcely seen on interstates during storm

The interstates were a disaster with snow more than 3 inches deep in places, a letter to the editor says.

      




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Letters: America deserves better than Donald Trump

Trump will fade into history, but his legacy and the failure of leadership in Congress will long be remembered, a letter to the editor says.

      




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Letters: Homeless Indianapolis youth can tap resources for help

In 2019, we connected young people to shelter, food, counseling, a non-judgmental listening ear and more, a letter to the editor says.

      




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Letters: General Assembly must improve public education spending, teacher pay

We have not kept up, and we are losing a generation of teachers.

      




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Letters: Drone strike reveals Trump's commitment to keeping America safe

'Thank God we have a president in office with a backbone.'

      




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Letters: National Gun Violence Survivors Week: a call for common sense gun legislation

An average of 907 Hoosiers are killed by guns each year, and 85 of those are children, a letter to the editor says.

      




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Letters: Trump keeps campaign promises by building a robust economy

Keeping him in office prevents the left from destroying America with their socialistic ideology, a letter to the editor says.

      




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Letters: Reproductive rights often overlooked in health care debate

For too long, the health of women has been controlled by legislatures that are majority male or biased by their own religious beliefs, a letter says.

      




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Letters: Political disagreements aside, America remains a great country

I am grateful for thoughtful insights amid today's cacophony of intolerant and mean-spirited shouting, a letter to the editor says.

      




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Letters: Indiana can reduce the spread of coronavirus by instituting mail voting

Our state is taking the wise step of reducing unnecessary public gatherings and that includes voting.

      




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Letters: 'America is a country of strong people with the will to succeed'

There is no recovery for those who will die if COVID-19 is not slowed and we overwhelm our health care system, a letter to the editor says.

      




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Letters: Americans straddle line between hope and wishful thinking during COVID-19 crisis

The worst part of the COVID-19 outbreak for the vast majority of healthy Americans is the uncertainty of the situation, a letter to the editor says.

       




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Letters: Help letter carriers stay healthy by sanitizing mailboxes, door handles

Now is the time to stay at home and allow us to bring much needed supplies to your front door.