St George Independent

United StatesSt. George, Utah, United StatesEnglish

Serving as a prominent source of alternative news and commentary for Southern Utah, this publication provides independent coverage on regional politics, local culture, and environmental issues. It is recognized for its commitment to investigative journalism and its distinct voice in a landscape largely dominated by mainstream corporate media.

MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN UTAH

Publishing in the Beehive State is historically defined by the enduring two-newspaper rivalry in its capital city. The secular, non-profit Salt Lake Tribune and the LDS Church-owned Deseret News dominate the statewide market, having maintained a joint operating agreement for decades before shifting toward digital-first distribution models. Outside the capital, readers rely on regional dailies like the Ogden Standard-Examiner and the Logan Herald Journal to cover their local communities. Alternative publications such as the Salt Lake City Weekly provide independent investigative journalism, alongside rural outlets like Moab's Canyon Country Zephyr. Paperboy indexes 41 Utah newspapers — browse the full directory below.

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