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St. George’s residents battle extreme heat
ST. GEORGE — When it starts getting hot outside, there is one spot in St. George many people start going to. But when that hot is near record-breaking on Thursday, it was enough for Esmeralda Carter to drive a half hour from New Harmony just to bring her 3-year-old granddaughter to the downtown splash pad and water fountains.
Wildfire shuts down road, causes evacuations in Washington County
ROCKVILLE, Washington County — About 10 homes were evacuated Friday as emergency crews battle a wildfire in Washington County near the southern entrance to Zion National Park. Hurricane Valley Fire said crews are working on an "active brush fire" near Rockville. Ground and air crews from several agencies are...
What’s Going There: A rundown of newly opened and relocating restaurants around St. George
ST. GEORGE — Piles of lumber, tractors, workers walking around in hard hats – welcome to Southern Utah. The area’s growth is seemingly unstoppable, with new buildings and renovations springing up everywhere you look. In this episode of “What’s Going There,” Southern Utah’s show about developments and...
Public comment is open on a proposed St. George highway through a conservation area
The Northern Corridor is a proposed four-lane highway that would cut through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. Many local and national conservation organizations oppose the road, saying its approval would violate several conservation laws. Proponents of the road say it is a necessary traffic development to serve the growing St. George metropolitan area.
Travel advisory: Downed power line causes outage in Leeds, closes access to I-15 exit into town
ST. GEORGE — Access from northbound Interstate 15 into Leeds at Exit 22 has been closed due to a downed power line. According to the Leeds Town Facebook page, a vehicle accident in the area damaged a power line and Rocky Mountain Power has initiated an outage from 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. so work crews can fix the problem.
Record-breaking 900K votes counted to crown the Best of Southern Utah; get your magazine today
ST. GEORGE — Now in its fifth year, Canyon Media’s Best of Southern Utah contest aims to pay tribute to the fantastic businesses that give St. George its unique flavor. From pizza parlors and burger joints to automotive shops and building contractors, it’s an opportunity for owners, employees, customers and fans throughout the community to let their voices be heard.
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