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Ivins in the News: the 2020s

56 stories of Ivins in the news during the 2020s, each linked to the original.

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2020

· ABC4

Search and rescue uses latest drone technology to rescue injured hiker at Snow Canyon State Park

Washington County Search and Rescue used drone technology to help rescue an injured hiker in Snow Canyon State Park.

Parks & outdoorsPublic safetyRead at ABC4 ↗

· ABC4

Lost hiker and dog rescued overnight from cliffside along Red Mountain Trail in southern Utah

Search and rescue crews saved a lost hiker and his dog overnight from a cliffside along the Red Mountain Trail.

Parks & outdoorsPublic safetyRead at ABC4 ↗

· KSL

Gov.-elect Cox announces he will be sworn in next month during slimmed-down ceremony in Ivins

Governor-elect Spencer Cox announced that his scaled-back swearing-in ceremony would be held in Ivins.

Town governmentMilestonesRead at KSL ↗

2021

· Fox 13

Marie Osmond will perform against the red rocks of Tuacahn Amphitheatre for the first time

Marie Osmond announced her first concert at Tuacahn Amphitheatre.

ArtsTuacahnRead at Fox 13 ↗

· ABC4

Southern Utah pet owners warned about suspicious food being left out

Santa Clara-Ivins Animal Control warned dog owners in the Kayenta area about suspicious food being left out.

Public safetyRead at ABC4 ↗

2022

· KSL

Don't panic, it's not an air raid: Ivins to test recently refurbished siren

Ivins planned to test its recently refurbished emergency siren, and residents were told not to be alarmed.

Town governmentPublic safetyRead at KSL ↗

· Fox 13

Ivins acts to save one million gallons of water

With reservoirs low and drought continuing, the City of Ivins took steps expected to save about one million gallons of water.

Town governmentWaterRead at Fox 13 ↗

· ABC4

Ivins looking for additional funding for Old Highway 91 updates

City leaders sought more funding for planned updates to Old Highway 91 through Ivins.

Town governmentGrowth & developmentRead at ABC4 ↗

· ABC4

Washington Co. cities pass water saving ordinances

Ivins and other Washington County cities passed new water-saving ordinances.

Town governmentWaterRead at ABC4 ↗

· Fox 13

Power Outages in Ivins, Utah

About 1,200 Rocky Mountain Power customers in Ivins lost power one morning.

Town governmentRead at Fox 13 ↗

· KSL

'This means a lot': Santa Clara-Ivins police officers get a raise

The Ivins City Council approved a raise for Santa Clara-Ivins police officers.

Town governmentPublic safetyRead at KSL ↗

· ABC4

Woman airlifted to hospital after falling on Ivins hike

An elderly woman was airlifted to the hospital after falling while hiking on Red Mountain.

Parks & outdoorsPublic safetyRead at ABC4 ↗

2023

· KSL

Survey of Ivins residents: We want fewer tourist amenities, no apartments and more open space

A city survey found Ivins residents wanted fewer tourist amenities, no apartments and more open space.

Town governmentGrowth & developmentRead at KSL ↗

· KSL

'The resort syndrome': Housing town hall in Ivins features debates on short-term rentals, density

A housing town hall in Ivins featured debate over short-term rentals and density.

Town governmentGrowth & developmentRead at KSL ↗

· KSL

Curing the local doctor shortage: An inside look at medical university in Ivins

A look inside the medical university in Ivins and its role in easing Southern Utah's doctor shortage.

SchoolsRead at KSL ↗

· ABC4

LPGA Tour returning to Utah after 60-year absence

The LPGA Tour announced a return to Utah, at Black Desert Resort in Ivins, for the first time in about 60 years.

GolfSportsRead at ABC4 ↗

· ABC4

PGA Tour returning to Utah for first time since 1963

The PGA Tour announced a tournament at Black Desert Resort in Ivins, its first event in Utah since 1963.

GolfMilestonesSportsRead at ABC4 ↗

· KSL

Ivins mayor, officials say local cities are getting 'hands tied' by Utah Legislature on home design

The Ivins mayor and council members said state laws limited how much cities could regulate home design.

Town governmentGrowth & developmentRead at KSL ↗

· KSL

Judge favors city of Ivins, developer of rental resort in lawsuit made by residents

A judge ruled for the city of Ivins and a developer in a lawsuit residents brought over a planned rental resort.

Town governmentGrowth & developmentRead at KSL ↗

· ABC4

Search and Rescue responds to hiker who fell on Red Mountain Trail

Search and rescue crews responded after a hiker fell on the Red Mountain Trail near Ivins.

Parks & outdoorsPublic safetyRead at ABC4 ↗

· ABC4

Rain hammers southern Utah as monsoon moisture moves north

Severe thunderstorms hammered Southwest Utah, including Ivins, as monsoon moisture returned.

WeatherRead at ABC4 ↗

· KSL

Ivins City Council revises city's sensitive land ordinance

The Ivins City Council unanimously added language to its sensitive lands ordinance.

Town governmentGrowth & developmentRead at KSL ↗

2024

· KSL

Snow Canyon State Park entry moving further south after Ivins bequeaths road

Snow Canyon State Park's southern entrance was set to move farther south after Ivins handed over a road.

Town governmentParks & outdoorsRead at KSL ↗

· KSL

'I don't want to quit': 81-year-old crossing guard an Ivins icon

A profile of an 81-year-old school crossing guard who has become a familiar Ivins figure.

People & familiesSchoolsRead at KSL ↗

· KSL

Ivins residents are concerned about location of planned water reservoir

Some Ivins-area residents worried a planned water reservoir would harm a popular outdoor area.

Parks & outdoorsWaterRead at KSL ↗

· KSL

'Don't panic': Here's what to expect when the PGA Tour comes to Ivins

Officials explained what to expect for traffic and parking when the PGA Tour came to Ivins.

Town governmentGolfSportsRead at KSL ↗

· KSL

Bob Flowers retires as Santa Clara-Ivins police chief; Ivins City Council to pick new top cop

The longtime Santa Clara-Ivins police chief retired, and the Ivins City Council prepared to pick his successor.

Town governmentPublic safetyRead at KSL ↗

· KSL

New Santa Clara-Ivins police chief says he felt he was destined for the job

The new Santa Clara-Ivins police chief, taking over after 16 years under his predecessor, talked about the job.

Town governmentPublic safetyRead at KSL ↗

· KUER

What if Utah opened state land to housing? Ivins sees it as a path to affordability

KUER examined how Ivins sees state land as a path to more affordable housing for local workers.

Town governmentGrowth & developmentRead at KUER ↗

· ABC4

Jay Don Blake to make 500th career start at Black Desert Championship

St. George native Jay Don Blake was set to make his 500th career start at the Black Desert Championship.

GolfSportsRead at ABC4 ↗

· Fox 13

Ivins community reacts to PGA Tour's second day in southern Utah

Locals and visitors shared reactions during the second day of the PGA Tour's Black Desert Championship in Ivins.

GolfPeople & familiesSportsRead at Fox 13 ↗

· ABC4

Matt McCarty wins first PGA event at Black Desert Championship

Matt McCarty won his first PGA Tour event at the inaugural Black Desert Championship in Ivins.

GolfMilestonesSportsRead at ABC4 ↗

2025

· Fox 13

Ivins teen swings into action to help make 'play' more inclusive

An Ivins teen worked to make play more inclusive for other kids.

People & familiesRead at Fox 13 ↗

· KSL

Lost backpack helps stranded father and son survive night on mountain near Ivins

A lost backpack helped a father and son survive a night stranded on top of Red Mountain.

Parks & outdoorsPublic safetyRead at KSL ↗

· KSL

Ivins mayor announces partnership to protect 'cherished pieces' of land

The Ivins mayor announced a partnership aimed at preserving cherished pieces of land around the city.

Town governmentParks & outdoorsRead at KSL ↗

· Fox 13

Fire in Ivins starts after reed burning goes out of control

A brush fire in Ivins started when an attempt to burn reeds got out of control.

Public safetyRead at Fox 13 ↗

· ABC4

Haeran Ryu wins first LPGA Black Desert Championship

Haeran Ryu won the first LPGA Black Desert Championship in Ivins.

GolfMilestonesSportsRead at ABC4 ↗

· KSL

From flooded stages to camels: Tuacahn celebrates 30 years of entertainment in southern Utah

Tuacahn Center for the Arts marked 30 years of theater in southern Utah, from flooded stages to camels.

ArtsMilestonesTuacahnRead at KSL ↗

· Fox 13

Ivins considers first property tax rate increase in 15 years to address budget deficit

Ivins officials weighed the city's first property tax rate increase in 15 years to close a budget gap.

Town governmentRead at Fox 13 ↗

· ABC4

Residents startled by rockslide near Red Cliffs in Ivins

A rockslide off the red cliffs startled Ivins residents.

Parks & outdoorsWeatherRead at ABC4 ↗

· ABC4

Close call for residents as lightning strikes home in Ivins

Lightning struck a home in Ivins during afternoon thunderstorms.

Public safetyWeatherRead at ABC4 ↗

· Utah Public Radio

WATCH: Ivins city council debate and mayoral speech

Utah Public Radio carried video of the Ivins City Council candidate debate and a mayoral speech.

Town governmentRead at Utah Public Radio ↗

· ABC4

Michael Brennan wins Bank of Utah Championship

Michael Brennan won the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert in Ivins.

GolfSportsRead at ABC4 ↗

· ABC4

Crews respond to Ivins structure fire, one person transported to hospital

Fire crews responded to a structure fire in Ivins, and one person was taken to the hospital.

Public safetyRead at ABC4 ↗

2026

· ABC4

Painting by Ivins artist wins national award, gets displayed in Virginia museum

An Ivins artist's oil painting won a national award and went on display in a Virginia museum.

ArtsPeople & familiesRead at ABC4 ↗

· Fox 13

Ivins makes it as top 16 finalists for National 'Strongest Town' Contest

Ivins, population about 12,100, was named one of 16 finalists in a national 'Strongest Town' contest.

Town governmentMilestonesRead at Fox 13 ↗

· Fox 13

'Strongest Town' finalist Ivins advances to Elite Eight competition

Ivins advanced to the Elite Eight in the bracket-style 'Strongest Town' contest.

Town governmentRead at Fox 13 ↗

· Deseret News

With the desert cliffs as a backdrop, Tuacahn embraces all the ups and downs of open-air theater

A look at how Tuacahn handles the challenges of open-air theater beneath the desert cliffs.

ArtsTuacahnRead at Deseret News ↗

· ABC4

‘Safety in Art’: Controversial Ivins roundabout art project aims to enhance traffic safety

A colorful new art project in an Ivins roundabout, meant to improve traffic safety, drew mixed reactions.

ArtsTown governmentRead at ABC4 ↗

· ABC4

Officials urge early reporting after fire fully engulfs Ivins trailer

Officials urged early fire reporting after a fire fully engulfed a trailer in Ivins.

Public safetyRead at ABC4 ↗

· ABC4

Tuacahn Fourth of July fireworks cut short after trees catch fire during show

Tuacahn's Fourth of July fireworks show was cut short after trees caught fire.

Public safetyTuacahnRead at ABC4 ↗

· ABC4

Bank of Utah Championship gives back with donations to local organizations

The Bank of Utah Championship announced more than $400,000 in donations to local organizations.

Community lifeGolfRead at ABC4 ↗

· ABC4

Austin Smotherman wins Bank of Utah Championship

Austin Smotherman won the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert Resort for his first PGA Tour victory.

GolfSportsRead at ABC4 ↗

· ABC4

‘It’s empowering’ Ivins kids work to revitalize park after fire

Ivins kids worked to bring Mojave Estates Park back to life after a 2022 fire.

Parks & outdoorsPeople & familiesRead at ABC4 ↗

· St. George News

GE Aerospace employees lend a hand at Ivins retirement home for Veterans Day

A dozen GE Aerospace employees from Southern Utah marked Veterans Day by visiting the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins and serving cake to residents after lunch. It was the company's first volunteer event at the Ivins facility, organized through its local Veterans Network and the Veterans Coalition of Southern Utah.

Community lifePeople & familiesRead at St. George News ↗

· ABC4

Operation Literacy hosts golf tournament at Black Desert Resort

The nonprofit Operation Literacy held a charity golf tournament in Ivins to raise money and book donations for its children's reading programs. The event included an 18-hole scramble and a raffle, and a "Birdies for Books" initiative donated a book for every birdie players scored.

Community lifeGolfSchoolsRead at ABC4 ↗

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How this archive works. Every entry links to the original: scanned newspaper pages at Utah Digital Newspapers (J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah) or the publisher's own website. Summaries are written by LoveIvins, not copied from the articles; the short quotes come from the library's scanned page text, which can contain OCR errors. Stories are items about Ivins or its people; mentions are pages where Ivins appears in passing (a visitor "of Ivins," a family note), indexed so you can find them. Ivins wasn't settled until 1922, so the earliest entries cover the Santa Clara Bench irrigation project that made the town possible. This is an unofficial community archive and isn't affiliated with any newspaper or with Ivins City. Know of a story we missed? Tell us.