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A multi-state crime spree and pursuit resulted in a deadly ending on a Nevada golf course, according to the Mesquite Police Department.

ST. GEORGE, Utah — A high-speed pursuit started in St. George Saturday and ended in Mesquite, Arizona. Sargent Wyatt Oliver with Mesquite PD told KSL that it is believed the driver died by suicide. St. George police received a call Saturday evening about a suspicious vehicle by a home...

I'm from St. George, Utah, BORN AND RAISED BABY! Nobody is a bigger believer in St. George than I am. But quite frankly, these St. George businesses NEED TO STEP IT UP. I'm sick of making excuses for them. Enough is enough. It's time to make a change. The average...

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Discover how two Chick-Fil-A restaurants in St. George landed in hot water with federal investigators. Accused of violating child labor laws, these establishments face a hefty fine of $187,000 for overworking their young 14- and 15-year-old employees.

SALT LAKE CITY — St. George resident Keri Thompson walked off the "The Price is Right" stage with $62,728, two vacations, a home theater set and a one-year supply of ice cream. The episode was filmed in July at the show's new studio in Glendale, California, and aired nationwide...

Police are asking residents to stay home temporarily if possible while they work to fix a power outage that has 'knocked out' the power to street lights at all the major intersections in St. George.

The Mesquite City Council heard presentations about two new developments proposed on empty parcels in the city during a meeting held on Tuesday, Sept. 26. The first of these was a proposal for a series of related businesses to be built on a parcel, currently owned by the city, located at the southwest corner of Falcon Ridge and Hardy Way in Mesquite.

A vehicle fire near mile marker 2 on the northbound side of Interstate 15 in Arizona caused traffic snarl ups on Friday morning, Sept. 22 just north of Mesquite. A Jeep SUV caught fire at a little before 9 am and quickly became engulfed in flames. Responding to the fire...

According to the St. George Police Department, the seven-year-old had run into the street to retrieve a soccer ball when she was hit by a pickup truck.

Catch the latest action from the St. George News Sports Region 9 Recap! Witness the thrilling matches between Desert Hills and Snow Canyon, Dixie and Cedar, and Hurricane against Crimson Cliffs. Don't miss out on the highlights of these exciting games!

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to ivins..

In recent years, the Mesquite Police Department (MPD) has gained a reputation for being tough on crime. That can be a challenge in a small casino town located on the state border. But MPD Chief MaQuade Chesley has found a way to martial resources into an effective crime-fighting and peace-keeping force.

The Mesquite City Council approved three items, during a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, that pertain to the funding of new facilities planned for the coming months. These three items included 1.) appropriating additional funding to cover a new All Wheels Park; 2.) entering a construction agreement on a new Fire Station No.1; and 3.) allocating funding for architectural work on a proposed expansion of the city’s Animal Control building.

Community members throughout St. George are pitching in for a family after their 7-year-old daughter was hit by a truck.

In a recent development, St. George City schools have bolstered security, following a threatening phone call to a local high school. Separately, concerns about drought are growing, despite the city experiencing an unprecedented winter season. Wrapping up Pride Month, the local community is setting the stage for a major LGBTQ+ festival. The objective: to educate and commemorate the community's history and experiences.

Snow Canyon High School and other schools in the city of St. George saw an increased police presence after a threat was issued on Wednesday afternoon -- later determined to be a "swatting" incident.

Good luck to Coach Calcote and the Lady Wolves as they open take on the Desert Hills Thunder out of St George, Utah for their first game of bracket play today. Go Wolves!. Event | 2023 Nike Tournament of Champions (Phoenix Edition) Matchup | vs Desert Hills Thunder | 11:00...

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