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‘Good things happen’: Southern Utah trap shooting team qualifies 2 for national championships
HURRICANE — While their fellow student athletes competed on the soccer pitch, the gridiron, the hardwood and the baseball diamond, five local teenagers displayed their talents on the firing line. And two of them qualified for the national championships. The Purgatory Orange Crush Shotgun Team, a group of trap...
Woman in St. George skirt-pulling incident fired from Utah AG’s office, records show
ST. GEORGE — A woman charged last month with sexual battery after she allegedly tugged on another woman’s skirt at a restaurant in St. George has been fired from the Utah Attorney General’s Office, newly released documents show. Part of the incident at a crowded restaurant was...
Man accused of pulling gun on family members in St. George sentenced on federal weapons charge
ST. GEORGE — A man accused of threatening several family members, including children, with a gun during a family altercation last summer has been sentenced in federal court. On Monday, 27-year-old Cristian Flores-Godinez appeared in federal court in St. George before U.S. District Judge Robert J. Shelby for sentencing on one felony count of alien in possession of a firearm in relation to an incident that ended in his early morning arrest on June 12, 2023.
‘It’s the journey’: Find the Summit Rock and your share of $33K as the 12th annual contest kicks off
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Geological treasures are everywhere you look in Southern Utah, but there’s only one special kind of rock worth a bundle of money from Summit Athletic Club. Grab your family and friends to hit the trails and make memories together while you search for your chance to become a “rock star” during the 12th annual Find the Summit Rock contest.
Taking a desert escape before it gets too hot
Two weeks ago my sweetheart Julie and I drove south out of Idaho Falls in a storm of rain mixed with snow. We had the heater/defroster going all the way past Provo, Utah. When we finally stopped in St. George, Utah, we stepped out of the car into summer weather. It was magical.
Pasta la vista, baby: St. George chef spicing things up with Italian food and signature marinades
ST. GEORGE — In a cozy kitchen, a man stirs a fragrant concoction of butter, garlic, cream and parmesan cheese, transforming them into a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce. The air fills with the aroma of marinated chicken fresh off the grill. The man behind the ladle? Alex Graham, also...
2 cars collide at Washington City intersection that’s slated for new stop light
WASHINGTON CITY — A left-hand turn reportedly resulted in a collision in Washington City Thursday afternoon. But police report some changes are coming to this intersection that could make it safer. Shortly after 4:30 p.m., the driver of a westbound Chevrolet Cruze turned left from 240 West onto George...
St. George Art Museum to display Hispanic culture at summer exhibition reception
ST. GEORGE — The St. George Art Museum will transform into a haven of Hispanic culture during a summer exhibition opening. A reception for all art enthusiasts is scheduled for June 1 at 6 p.m. City of St. George staff said in a news release that the works of...
Southwest Utah’s horde of tourists and snowbirds are a stealthy demand on its water
ST. GEORGE — It’s no secret that the expanding population in St. George is on a collision course with its limited water supply. But what about the tourists and snowbirds flocking there?. According to a 2019 estimate from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, visitors and seasonal residents...
Nation’s No. 1 Basketball Recruit Will Conclude Prep Career At Utah High School
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The nation’s number one basketball recruit will conclude his prep career in Utah. AJ Dybantsa, a five-star wing, will play the 2024-25 season at Utah Prep, which will begin operations based out of Southern Utah in Hurricane this upcoming academic year. Utah Prep was previously RSL Basketball Academy in Herriman.
St. George News at 5: Man accused of kidnapping, boating at Lake Mead and best cities for entrepreneurs
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