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Washington County leaders say new BLM plan could stop developing roadway
ST. GEORGE — Washington County officials are asking residents to support a roadway that has been in development since 2009 but could end due to new federal plans for the area. According to a Washington County press release, the Bureau of Land Management released a planned draft that revokes...
'You took his life': Man gets prison time for St. George DUI crash that claimed father of two
ST. GEORGE — After a hearing where the family of a father killed by an intoxicated driver expressed forgiveness through tears while seeking justice, a 47-year-old St. George man was sentenced to the maximum of at least one year and up to 15 years in prison Thursday at the 5th District Courthouse.
What’s Going There: Business is booming on South River Road with new restaurants and retail
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...
Due West set to rock Washington City with a country music festival under the stars
ST. GEORGE — Bring your camp chair and your dancing boots for live country music under the stars in Southern Utah. Due West, a Southern Utah staple band, is coming to Staheli Family Farm in Washington City on Thursday, May 30. Armed with their latest album release, “Unbroken,” they plan to deliver a blend of fresh tunes alongside timeless favorites. The event will also feature food trucks and have a festival atmosphere.
Investigators, Washington County attorney describe boy’s heroic efforts to save sister
ST. GEORGE — In the aftermath of the sentencing and subsequent evidence drop in the case involving Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, both of whom were convicted of aggravated child abuse in March, an interview with the detectives and the Washington County Attorney provided insight into the heroism of the boy who went door to door for help — as well as the impact such a case would ultimately have on everyone involved.
Put your mettle to the pedal for National Bike to Work Day in St. George
ST. GEORGE — Rethink your morning commute and enjoy some fresh air by participating in National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17. The city of St. George will recognize the Bike to Work Initiative by operating three stations throughout the city that will have light snacks and swag items available for cyclists between 7 and 9 a.m.
‘Every emotion passes’: From drug addiction to miracles, St. George man spreads message of hope
ST. GEORGE — After battling drug addiction, one man became living proof that recovery is possible. And he’s determined to illuminate that same path of hope for others. “To this day, I still put in work, because it’s not just something that goes away overnight,” Korey Jepson said. “Recovery is something that you have to constantly be working on. The minute you convince yourself ‘You’ve got this’ and don’t need any help is the time you’re going to slip and fall.”
Project concludes: Controlled burn south of St. George aimed to strengthen plant resiliency
ST. GEORGE — The Bureau of Land Management recently completed a prescribed burn south of St. George in an effort to improve the resilience of native plants. The High Meadow treatment began April 15, approximately 75 miles south of St. George between Mount Logan and Mount Trumbull in Arizona, with daily patrol and mop-up continuing on April 25, said Rachel Carnahan, public affairs specialist with the BLM's Arizona Strip District.
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