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Landry Appoints St. George Mayor, Police Chief
The newly incorporated city of St. George already has its first mayor and chief of police. Gov. Jeff Landry appointed Dustin Yates as interim mayor on Tuesday, and Todd Morris as interim chief of police. Yates is a veteran member of the St. George Fire Department, and has supported the...
Police seek help identifying suspect following break-in at gas station in Washington City
ST. GEORGE — The Washington City Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect wanted in connection with the burglary of a business over the weekend. Early Saturday morning, officers were dispatched to a gas station on Red Hills Parkway in Washington City on a...
Crews knock down fire in Santa Clara
SANTA CLARA, Utah, May 15, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Fire crews in Washington County battled a fire behind a residence Tuesday afternoon. Santa Clara – Ivins Fire & Rescue was summoned to “a brush fire that started in the backyard of a residence on El Vista in Santa Clara,” says a social media post issued Tuesday afternoon, asking people to steer clear of the fire while crews were on scene.
Elevate your mind and body at Mesa Medical Health & Wellness in St. George
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Divine calling: How 'Father Rob' came to preside over 3 Episcopal churches in southern Utah
ST. GEORGE — 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. "I felt I must live here," Willmann...
Ivins City Council sets ‘truth in taxation’ in motion as it weighs property tax rate increase
IVINS — The Ivins City Council is informing the Utah State Tax Commission of its intent to hold a “truth in taxation” hearing in August, with most council members and the mayor saying that 24 years without a previous increase has put the city “in a crisis.”
St. George News at 5: Police chief retires, planned search for missing woman and a look ahead at PGA Tour
View our evening newscast for Thursday, May 16, in the video player above, then read the full stories below. Copyright St. George News, SaintGeorgeUtah.com LLC, 2024, all rights reserved.
Top-performing cadets from St. George recognized for leadership, achievement
ST. GEORGE — Two local Air Force Junior ROTC cadets recently were awarded for their exemplary achievements by the Color Country Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. According to a news release, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has “acknowledged the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps...
Bob Flowers retires as Santa Clara-Ivins police chief; Ivins City Council to pick new top cop
IVINS — There will be a new police chief in Ivins and Santa Clara. Bob Flowers told Ivins city officials Monday that he was retiring as the chief of the Santa Clara-Ivins Police Department after nearly 16 years in the post. Following his announcement, Ivins Mayor Chris Hart expressed...
Treacherous terrain: Woman taken to hospital after being rescued near Virgin River Canyon Campground
ST. GEORGE — An afternoon hike ended in a steep rescue mission on Monday after a couple found themselves unprepared for the temperatures and terrain, authorities say. Chief Hunt with the Beaver Dam/Littlefield Fire and Rescue said they received a call at approximately 1:30 p.m. regarding a 68-year-old woman who had been hiking with her husband near the Virgin River Canyon Campground, accessed by the Cedar Pocket Exit.
Discover the musical magic: This St. George sensation is strumming his way through Washington County
ST. GEORGE — Strumming through the red rock canyons and dusty trails of Southern Utah, this singer/songwriter and guitarist brings a groovy blend of folky vibes and alternative rock to the desert stage. So get ready to sway and rock out under the desert stars with this musical maverick.
‘Trend of success’: Girls on the Run program, biannual event empower participants, foster relationships
WASHINGTON CITY — Girls on the Run Southern Utah is holding their biannual 5K this weekend with parents, girls and mentors running to support the nonprofit organization. The youth running-based program started in North Carolina and spread nationwide offering training to strengthen social, emotional, physical and behavioral skills. Girls...
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