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Former Hurricane preschool teacher sentenced on child exploitation charges
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted May 17 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
A Hurricane man facing multiple felony sexual exploitation charges appeared last week for sentencing following an investigation into allegations he had been sharing sexually explicit images of a child and admitting to sexually abusive acts.
Search for missing St. George woman continues in Kane County
Haven Scott, St. George News | Posted May 16 - 9:58 p.m. | Save Story
Kane County Sheriff's Office search teams spent last weekend searching an area near Duck Creek around the location where a missing St. George woman's car was found last November. Another search is scheduled for this weekend.
DWR discovers more efficient way to decontaminate boats from quagga mussels
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted May 16 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
The lines to decontaminate boats from quagga mussels were once hours long, but DWR has developed a new way for boats to exit the line in just minutes.
'Don't panic': Here's what to expect when the PGA Tour comes to Ivins
Chris Reed, St. George News | Posted May 16 - 1:35 p.m. | Save Story
As far as traffic and parking for this October's PGA tournament is concerned, one key phrase is emerging: It's not going to be so bad.
Colorado man who shot at officers during 2021 pursuit on I-15 sentenced for attempted murder
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted May 16 - 7:21 a.m. | Save Story
A Colorado man accused of shooting at several officers during an incident in the fall of 2021 appeared in a Beaver County courtroom Monday for sentencing on multiple felony charges, including one count of attempted murder.
These were Utah's fastest-growing cities in 2023 — and the cities that lost population
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Over a dozen Utah communities gained at least 1,000 new residents between 2022 and 2023, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data.
Divine calling: How 'Father Rob' came to preside over 3 Episcopal churches in southern Utah
Mori Kessler, St. George News | Posted May 15 - 1:49 p.m. | Save Story
When the Rev. Robert Willmann first visited St. George in early 2023, he said he was "awestruck" by the beauty of the area and felt a calling to move to the southwest corner of the state from southern Ohio.
Utah resort owner to run Zion concessions, marking 1st change in 5 decades
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 12:40 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah company with ties to several Utah resorts is set to take over Zion National Park concessions beginning next year.
Officials say brush fire in Hurricane suspected to be started by juveniles
Mori Kessler, St. George News | Posted May 14 - 8:55 a.m. | Save Story
A short-lived brush fire that ignited in a wash running between Hurricane neighborhoods Monday evening and threatened nearby homes is suspected to be human caused.
'Cherished' southern Utah site expected to be closed for 2 months this summer
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 11:09 a.m. | Save Story
One of the "most cherished recreation sites" within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument will be closed for a large chunk of the summer.
Project concludes: Controlled burn south of St. George aimed to strengthen plant resiliency
Alysha Lundgren, St. George News | Posted May 12 - 7:42 p.m. | Save Story
The Bureau of Land Management recently completed a prescribed burn south of St. George in an effort to improve the resilience of native plants.
St. George father and son duo launching a heartwarming animated series
Jessi Bang, St. George News | Posted May 12 - 3:33 p.m. | Save Story
In a world where robots are used and abused, a heroine emerges giving the robots a voice and showing them the love they desperately long for.
Utah sheriffs tour U.S.-Mexico border: 'What does happen there does impact Utah'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 12 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
Sheriffs from Weber, Utah and Kane counties recently visited the U.S.-Mexico border amid worries about the local impact of the surge in undocumented immigrants entering the country.
St. George horseman completes one of the world's toughest endurance races
E. George Goold, St. George News | Posted May 11 - 7:40 p.m. | Save Story
The Gaucho Derby is a 500-kilometer horse race through some of the most rugged mountain terrain in the world, and it was conquered by a St. George local.
Golf carts now legal to drive on certain streets in St. George
Mori Kessler, St. George News | Posted May 11 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
Driving a golf cart down certain streets is now legal in St. George following a unanimous vote by the City Council last week.
Man who pleaded guilty to attempted sexual exploitation of a minor sentenced in Cedar City
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted May 10 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
A 48-year-old Salt Lake City man who pleaded guilty to attempted sexual exploitation of a minor and dealing in materials harmful to a minor has been sentenced to serve nine months in jail, followed by four years of probation.
Case dismissed: St. George woman accused of DUI and hitting 2 on scooters wasn't intoxicated
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 6:57 p.m. | Save Story
Charges were dismissed against a southern Utah student accused of hitting two boys on scooters while intoxicated after it was determined she wasn't intoxicated and hadn't fled the scene.
St. George homebuyers will pay a lot more in monthly mortgage for homes purchased this year
Haven Scott, St. George News | Posted May 9 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
Those looking to buy a house in Washington County now face a dramatic difference in the price of a monthly mortgage, according to a recent report.
