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Stephanie DeGraw

Stephanie DeGraw

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Reporter, St. George News

Saint George

Biography

Stephanie DeGraw is an award-winning journalist. For 25 years, she worked in journalism, broadcasting and public relations. DeGraw worked for the Salt Lake Tribune, Associated Press and The City Journals. She was a reporter for a CBS television station in Twin Falls, Idaho. She graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor's in Journalism and Broadcasting. Winner 1st Place 2024 Top of the Rockies Awards: Politics/News: "Tribal Leaders Request Biden Create New Monument Near Grand Canyon to the Dismay of Some Southern Utah Towns" Winner 2nd Place 2024 Top of the Rockies Awards: Science/Technology News: "Prehistoric Fish Fossel Unearthed at Zion National Park" Winner 1st Place 2022 Top of the Rockies awards: First Place in the short form feature category for her profile of the first Native American student at Southern Utah University to win the school’s homecoming royalty. “This article does what a great profile story should do: It helps the reader understand what makes a person tick,” a judge said of DeGraw’s story. “It offers context coupled with insightful quotes to show the reader why Mahala Sutherland is a passionate social justice advocate.” Winner 2023 Top Two Most Read Stories on StGNews.com Stephanie's new podcast is ColorCountryPodcast.com.

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Feature stories, Diversity, Film , State Parks, Native Americans , Utah, National Parks, Tourism, Travel, Film , Native Americans , Springdale

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Total articles 974

  • Helicopter rescue mounted after hikers become stranded in Zion National Park

    By Stephanie DeGraw Verified| St. George News Verified A couple from Norway was stranded on a ledge in Zion National Park late Friday night, prompting an air rescue. A 30-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman were hiking the popular Cowboy Ridge on Mount Kinesava within the park, Sgt. Jacob Paul of the Washington County Sheriff's Office told St. George News. "They ended up going off trail, got stuck out on a ledge that they couldn't get off of, and ran out of water and needed us to just assist with getting them off," Paul said.

    By Stephanie DeGraw Verified · St. George News

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • 29-year-old man falls 30 feet in Zion National Park

    By Stephanie DeGraw Verified| St. George News Verified A hiker fell approximately 30 feet in the Pine Creek drainage area of Zion National Park on Sunday evening. Park rangers arrived on the scene at approximately 7 p.m., Zion National Park spokesperson Matthew Fink told St. George News in an email. When the report came in, crews from Zion National Park were also responding to another incident, so members of the Hurricane Valley Fire District's Station 49 also responded, Battalion Chief Tyler Ames said.

    By Stephanie DeGraw Verified · St. George News

    Apr. 13, 2025

  • Dust Devil Film launches 'eager to contribute to the growing creative scene in Utah'

    By Stephanie DeGraw Verified| St. George News Verified The stunning landscapes of Southern Utah drew Heather Braden to launch Dust Devil Film in Ivins. Braden, a director, producer and writer with a wealth of experience, will focus on producing and directing feature films and TV series. "I believe St. George has the potential to become a vibrant creative hub, offering fresh opportunities for filmmakers, photographers, and commercial production teams to take advantage of the region's natural beauty and resources," Braden told St. George News.

    By Stephanie DeGraw Verified · St. George News

    Apr. 12, 2025

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St. George News

Online News site serving Washington County, Utah. St. George News has online breaking news and updates, as well as arrests, obituaries, free classifieds, entertainment news, local sports, calendar of events and much more. Press releases may be sent to jwitham@stgnews.com

Saint George, Utah, United States

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Founded: 2010