St. George News
What's Going There: St. George's new City Hall was designed with the community in mind
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- What's Going There: St. George's new City Hall was designed with the community in mind
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- 5:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- 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 businesses in the works, host Tom Callister took a tour of St. George's brand-new City Hall at Town Square.
Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/whats-going-there-st-georges-new-city-hall-was-designed-with-the-community-in-mind/article_73df4c1b-8015-4065-b821-954a5467502b.html
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- What's on the Menu: Cedar City's All American Diner feeds generations of hungry guests
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- 3:52
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- For this episode of "What's on the Menu," host Chris Nelson and his wife LaRae hit the road and headed to Cedar City's All-American Diner. A staple on Main Street since 2007, this beloved down-home eatery was voted Iron County's No. 1 all-around restaurant, diner and breakfast spot.
Crafting tasty dishes with care and pride, the All American Diner combines a passion for delicious food with a love of community. They serve breakfast all day, every day, along with classic diner fare like burgers, sandwiches and milkshakes, offering every guest a home-cooked, truly all-American meal.
Dig into homestyle favorites with Chris and LaRae at Cedar City's All American Diner in this episode of What’s on the Menu.
Link to the full article by Alexa Morgan: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/whats-on-the-menu-cedar-citys-all-american-diner-feeds-generations-of-hungry-guests-on/article_2714d200-f8ae-4263-9173-c5afac2a6fb5.html
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- Overnight vandalism spree that reportedly hit 5 cars | by Jessi Bang | FEB 6, 2026 #vandalism #crime
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Video shows overnight vandalism spree that reportedly hit 5 cars in St. George
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A St. George resident says vandals shattered the windows of five cars in just three hours early Wednesday morning, striking vehicles from Bloomington Hills to Little Valley and leaving neighbors demanding answers.
Video footage of the incident was captured and shared with St. George News.
Written by Jessi Bang | Feb. 6, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/video-shows-overnight-vandalism-spree-that-reportedly-hit-5-cars-in-st-george/article_3bb81ad5-c583-497d-82b6-0ba6076ddc6b.html
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- St. George News at 5: 2-6-2026
- Runtime
- 6:50
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Overnight vandalism spree reportedly hit five cars in St. George, conservation groups sue over re-approval of Northern Corridor highway, and your weekend weather forecast, with highs, lows, and everything you need to know for the days ahead.
Watch every weekday for the latest local news, weather updates, and in-depth reporting across Southern Utah.
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- Police: Driver loses consciousness before crashing in St. George
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- First responders were dispatched to the scene of a crash along Horseman Park Drive in St. George on Thursday morning, where a car flipped after running off the road.
Written by Nick Fiala and Alysha Lundgren | Feb 6. 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/police-driver-loses-consciousness-before-crashing-in-st-george/article_e8922f1e-fd5e-445d-8820-95beed8230c5.html
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- End of an era: Marv’s Drive-In in Enterprise shuts its doors after three decades
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- After 30 years of flipping burgers, scooping shakes and serving the Enterprise community, Marv’s Drive-In has officially closed its doors.
From juicy gourmet burgers to chocolate chip cookie dough shakes and the famous Bart Wich fish sandwich, Marv’s Drive-In has been a local favorite for three decades. Over that time, the couple said they have watched 18 other restaurants come and go. They said they are grateful to the community, visitors and their family for keeping the doors open all these years.
Written by Jessi Bang | Feb. 4, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/life/end-of-an-era-marv-s-drive-in-in-enterprise-shuts-its-doors-after-three/article_0a25af65-5274-4848-be41-53d3c7802c6d.html
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- St. George News at 5: 2-5-2026
- Runtime
- 5:11
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Search for missing woman expands across multiple Utah counties, Washington County OKs funding for Virgin park-and-ride, and your daily weather forecast, with highs, lows, and everything you need to know for the days ahead.
Watch every weekday for the latest local news, weather updates, and in-depth reporting across Southern Utah.
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- Discover the Desert: New Harmony boasts the perfect trail for a wild, mini-adventure
- Runtime
- 5:38
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Tucked away between New Harmony's town center and the Pine Valley Mountains is a short, sweet trail that feels both welcoming and untamed.
In this episode of Discover the Desert, Holly Hadley, a former member of the New Harmony Planning Commission, joined me at the Comanche Nature Park to hike the rough-looking, but family-friendly, 1.1-mile Green Perimeter Trail. Town Councilman Norm Allen and his wife Judy also joined us for this ideal mini-adventure.
Hosted by Alysha Lundgren | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/life/explore/discover-the-desert-new-harmony-boasts-the-perfect-trail-for-a-wild-mini-adventure/article_0bf51f05-fd98-422b-abf0-32f020bb75f2.html
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- ‘Hiding in her own home’: Trial begins in St. George woman’s death
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Trial opened Monday for a St. George man charged with murdering his wife. In addition to hearing opening statements from attorneys on both sides, the jury heard witness statements from the woman's family.
Eric Larsen Sampson, 51, was charged with first-degree felony murder following the death of his wife in 2024. District Judge Eric Gentry is presiding over the trial being held at 5th District Court in St. George this week.
On the evening of Sept. 1, 2024, officers were dispatched to a St. George residence on the south block of 2350 East after Niki A. Sampson, 47, was found unconscious, not breathing and with no detectable pulse.
Written by Cody Blowers | Feb. 3, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/hiding-in-her-own-home-trial-begins-in-st-george-woman-s-death/article_a0855f09-fccb-4a87-9fd8-4f18a829e180.html
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- TGIF | 2-4-2026
- Runtime
- 3:17
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The weekend is almost here, and that means it’s time to look for adventure — whether it's something fun, inspiring, educational or entertaining. Take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family and friends, and keep the adventure going all weekend long!
Watch TGIF Show co-hosts Amy and Mikey talk about their weekend picks!
Full TGIF listing: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/shows/tgif-show/
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- Police: DUI suspect crashes into truck, hits sign, lands in Santa Clara yard
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Police say a driver suspected of being under the influence crashed off the road in Santa Clara on Tuesday morning, hitting a parked truck and a sign before landing in the yard of a private residence.
Written by Jessi Bang | Feb. 3, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/police-dui-suspect-crashes-into-truck-hits-sign-lands-in-santa-clara-yard/article_47b6de18-a1d1-4eac-9b7b-8f6d3ecb437d.html
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- Judge weighs conflict claim | February 4, 2026 #judge #rally
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Prosecutor’s child attended rally where Charlie Kirk was killed | FEB. 3, 2026 #trial #charliekirk
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- St. George News at 5: 2-4-2026
- Runtime
- 5:32
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Judge weighs in on conflict claim in Robinson case, DUI suspect crashes into truck and lands in yard, and your daily weather forecast, with highs, lows, and everything you need to know for the days ahead.
Watch every weekday for the latest local news, weather updates, and in-depth reporting across Southern Utah.
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- What to know about gun legislation under review in Utah
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- More than 700 bills have been introduced during the Utah Legislature’s general session, and among them are a handful of gun-related measures. Some are advancing through the Legislature, while others have yet to receive a committee hearing. The following outlines proposed firearms legislation being considered this year.
Written by Mori Kessler | Feb. 3, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/what-to-know-about-gun-legislation-under-review-in-utah/article_e2e2296b-c9b3-4fb9-a8da-92b380198b39.html
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- St. George News at 5: 2-3-2025
- Runtime
- 5:55
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Pilot critically injured in helicopter crash, man admits to wire fraud involving over 200 victims, and your daily weather forecast, with highs, lows, and everything you need to know for the days ahead.
Watch every weekday for the latest local news, weather updates, and in-depth reporting across Southern Utah.
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- Gun legislation review in Utah | by Mori Kessler | FEB 3, 2026 #gunlaws #legislation #utah
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Santa Clara kicks off America 250 celebration with plaque unveiling
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Santa Clara’s America 250 celebration kicked off last week at the City Hall, featuring the unveiling of a new plaque on the city’s grounds.
The event, one of many to celebrate the country’s anniversary, was packed with local citizens, city officials and speakers, including Santa Clara Mayor Jarett Waite and Valerie King, honorary regent of the Color Country Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Written by Nick Fiala | Feb. 3, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/santa-clara-kicks-off-america-250-celebration-with-plaque-unveiling/article_c7ea91b2-0c55-482b-90cf-8b1812aea1de.html
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- What's Going There: Costco prepares to open, new hotel/condo development coming to St. George
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In this episode of "What's Going There," Southern Utah's show about developments and businesses in the works, host Tom Callister visited three new commercial hubs that are bringing dozens of exciting shopping and dining opportunities to St. George.
For more details, visit: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/whats-going-there-costco-prepares-to-open-new-hotel-condo-development-coming-to-st-george/article_151ecc61-0814-4e9b-9822-11c0b3a725ae.html
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- Paper Jams: Preslee Heppler is a fresh new voice in Southern Utah's music scene
- Runtime
- 8:45
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Southern Utah's live music scene is flourishing, and the St. George News crew is back to highlighting local musicians. So, gather around for another session of “Paper Jams.”
Coming to you from Cloud 9 Studios at St. George News, this month's edition features Preslee Heppler, a homegrown singer-songwriter with big dreams.
Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/paper-jams-pop-singer-songwriter-preslee-heppler-is-a-fresh-new-voice-in-southern-utahs/article_464ce266-702f-4c8b-91b9-ac96b500df0a.html
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- St. George News at 5: 2-2-2026
- Runtime
- 6:52
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Audit uncovers poor DCFS casework kept Utah kids in harm’s way, stroke survivor credits stem cell therapy in recovery, and your daily weather forecast, with highs, lows, and everything you need to know for the days ahead.
Watch every weekday for the latest local news, weather updates, and in-depth reporting across Southern Utah.
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- Southern Utah company turns urban foraging into desert-inspired snacks
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- From sweet, chewy fruit leather to crunchy treats with a prickly pear punch, this adventure snack company in Virgin is proving the desert can be "delicious."
Made in a home kitchen in Virgin, Prickly Adventure Snacks offers eight products, including Strawberry Mango Fruit Leather, Prickly Pear Fruit Leather, Desert Date Power Bar, Cactus Rice Krispy Treat, two varieties of granola, Utah Apple Cider Jelly and Cactus Snack Trail Mix.
Written by Jessi Bang | Feb. 2, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/life/southern-utah-company-turns-urban-foraging-into-desert-inspired-snacks/article_bc9f9014-2301-4acd-b3fd-6646666bcec6.html
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- Discover the Desert: Make this Southern Utah oasis turned nature preserve your happy place
- Runtime
- 6:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In this episode of Discover the Desert, Manager Dallin Leota led the St. George News crew on a tour of the stunning Lytle Nature Preserve, which is full of history, rugged wilderness, and, right now, fall splendor.
Hosted by Alysha Lundgren | Read the article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/life/discover-the-desert-make-this-southern-utah-oasis-turned-nature-preserve-your-happy-place/article_0c3a3436-83a0-45d9-8bb5-c9fed0ebbe76.html
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- St. George woman sentenced to decades in federal prison for filming sexual abuse of preschooler
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The woman sentenced to 25 years to life in a courtroom in St. George for filming the sexual abuse of a toddler will now serve 300 months in federal prison.
Alexandria Marie Wright, 32, of Moapa, Nevada, was sentenced at U.S. District Court in St. George on Jan. 28 on one federal count of production of child pornography, a charge she pleaded guilty to in June 2025.
Written by Cody Blowers | Jan. 29, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/st-george-woman-sentenced-to-decades-in-federal-prison-for-filming-sexual-abuse-of-preschooler/article_bd8368a9-b17d-4458-80a4-700ebabb62b5.html
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- Maloy faces protestors, addresses local, national issues during St. George town hall
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Rep. Celeste Maloy encountered protesters outside and questions inside Wednesday evening as she met with Southern Utah residents, discussed her work in Congress and addressed public lands and immigration enforcement during a town hall meeting in St. George.
Outside, more than 40 protesters lined the sidewalk carrying signs criticizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Trump administration following recent fatal confrontations between protesters and federal agents in Minnesota.
Written by Mori Kessler | Jan. 29, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/maloy-faces-protestors-addresses-local-national-issues-during-st-george-town-hall/article_b01e4b80-299d-4108-aca3-89ed091afb22.html
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- Former deputy charged in fatal emergency response sentenced | JAN 28, 2026 #emergency #police
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- St. George News at 5: 1-30-2026
- Runtime
- 7:24
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Protestors in St. George decry ICE tactics, woman sentenced for filming sexual abuse of a child, and your weekend weather forecast, with highs, lows, and everything you need to know for the days ahead.
Watch every weekday for the latest local news, weather updates, and in-depth reporting across Southern Utah.
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- Protestors in St. George decry ICE tactics in wake of recent shootings #localnews #iceprotests #utah
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Students, professors, military veterans and immigrants gathered on St. George’s Utah Tech University campus this week to protest President Donald Trump’s use of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), whose tactics which allegedly led to the recent fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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- Protestors in St. George decry ICE tactics in wake of recent shootings
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Students, professors, military veterans and immigrants gathered on St. George’s Utah Tech University campus this week to protest President Donald Trump’s use of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), whose tactics which allegedly led to the recent fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Written by Nick Fiala | Jan. 30, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/life/we-need-to-do-it-the-right-way-protestors-in-st-george-decry-ice-tactics/article_f995d9e9-a3a3-4549-87b8-2c207cf61a9e.html
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- 'This town is magic': St. George artist praises the community that inspires her
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Bulgarian immigrant Mariana Valkova is technically retired, but she’s rediscovered an old passion for painting and other art forms, inspired by the views and the community in St. George.
Written by Nick Fiala | Jan. 29, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/life/this-town-is-magic-st-george-artist-praises-the-community-that-inspires-her/article_ddec4258-3e50-4e7a-b188-6ef6d7438137.html
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- Paper Jams: Utah country artist Jackson Hartley finds his voice with acoustic storytelling
- Runtime
- 9:32
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Southern Utah's live music scene is flourishing, and the St. George News crew is back to highlighting local musicians. So, gather around for another session of “Paper Jams.”
Coming to you from Cloud 9 Studios at St. George News, this month's edition features Jackson Hartley, a rising country artist chasing a childhood dream.
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- Former deputy charged in fatal emergency response sentenced in St. George
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A former Washington County Sheriff's Office deputy facing a manslaughter charge appeared in court on Wednesday and both sides of the gallery were packed for the sentencing hearing that was 14 months in the making.
Silafia Clyde Brown, 50, the former officer, was sentenced on an amended misdemeanor charge of criminal homicide-negligent homicide, which was reduced from a second-degree felony count of manslaughter.
Written by Cody Blowers | Jan. 28, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/facing-real-consequences-former-deputy-charged-in-fatal-emergency-response-sentenced-in-st-george/article_875416cb-1f37-4d76-b0fb-613b492c03e6.html
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- St. George News at 5: 1-29-2026
- Runtime
- 6:44
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Man arrested for attempting to coerce teen, former county deputy faces sentencing in manslaughter case, and your daily weather forecast, with highs, lows, and everything you need to know for the days ahead.
Watch every weekday for the latest local news, weather updates, and in-depth reporting across Southern Utah.
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- 'This is huge': St. George tops Milken ranking of best-performing small cities nationwide
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- St. George was ranked as the best-performing small metropolitan area in the United States by the Milken Institute’s “Best-Performing Cities 2026” report on Tuesday. This marks the first time the city has claimed the No. 1 position after finishing in the top five every year since 2016.
Written by Mori Kessler | Jan. 27, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/this-is-huge-st-george-tops-milken-ranking-of-best-performing-small-cities-nationwide/article_93ec5211-bfd5-4fa8-bc07-4dc13ff5abae.html
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- SHOW | TGIF 1-28-2026
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Watch TGIF Show co-hosts Amy and Mikey talk about their weekend picks!
Full TGIF listing: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/shows/tgif-show/
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- St. George News at 5: 1-28-2026
- Runtime
- 4:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- St. George babysitter faces multiple felonies, measles cases increase in Utah, South Carolina, and Arizona, and your daily weather forecast, with highs, lows, and everything you need to know for the days ahead.
Watch every weekday for the latest local news, weather updates, and in-depth reporting across Southern Utah.
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- Southern Utah’s most common forest stands at a crossroads
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Pinyon-juniper woodlands provide food for rare birds, cover for predator species and wood for Southern Utahns, and they dominate the state's forests. But land managers face a paradox: while many pinyon-juniper species are declining due to climate stress, others are expanding into sensitive habitats, forcing difficult tradeoffs.
Written by Alysha Lundgren | Jan. 28, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/life/explore/southern-utah-s-most-common-forest-stands-at-a-crossroads/article_d2bb17f4-845a-45eb-b473-ead4bcb74f0f.html
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- What's Going There: Find out What's Up Down South at Washington County's annual economic summit
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- 4:37
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- In this episode of "What's Going There," Southern Utah's show about developments and businesses in the works, host Tom Callister takes you inside Washington County's annual economic summit. Now in its 29th year, What's Up Down South is designed to provide business and community leaders with the latest economic insights for planning in the year ahead.
Hosted by Tom Callister | Read the full article by Alexa Morgan: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/whats-going-there-find-out-whats-up-down-south-at-washington-countys-annual-economic-summit/article_574d9c67-4106-42d9-9cb7-65939a0a8ff3.html
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- St. George News: Trending Stories JAN 20-26, 2026 #trendingstories #stgeorge #localnews #updates
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Washington County’s future water reuse system | Mori Kessler | 1/25/26 #washingtoncounty #water
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- What changes to expect at national parks this year? | January 23, 2026 #nationalparks #southernutah
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Mock aircraft makes debut in St. George as firefighters from across the country join annual training
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- More than 1,000 firefighters and EMTs attended one of the nation's largest fire training events hosted annually by the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy in St. George, and this year, a mock airplane was showcased during the two-day event.
The academy's Winter Fire School ran Friday-Saturday in St. George, where the two-day event has been held for more than two decades and is regarded as a premier event and serves as the cornerstone for fire service professionals across Utah and beyond.
Written by Cody Blowers | Jan. 24, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/mock-aircraft-makes-debut-in-st-george-as-firefighters-from-across-the-country-join-annual/article_d97717ef-71f3-4077-aeba-78192a8d03f9.html
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- Confluence Park reclamation facility set to anchor Washington County’s future water reuse system
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The new Confluence Park Water Reclamation Facility is expected to play a central role in Washington County’s long-term water strategy, treating wastewater from eastern communities and returning it to the system for reuse as population growth and prolonged drought continue to strain traditional supplies.
The $43 million facility, built and operated by the Ash Creek Special Service District in partnership with the Washington County Water Conservancy District, is designed to treat up to 1.5 million gallons of wastewater per day from LaVerkin, Toquerville and Hurricane.
Written by Mori Kessler | Jan. 25, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/confluence-park-reclamation-facility-set-to-anchor-washington-county-s-future-water-reuse-system/article_f6744500-a438-4496-b00a-810bbac08ef0.html
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- St. George News at 5: 1-27-2026
- Runtime
- 5:53
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Man arrested after alleged burglary and hammer attack, program seeks to help Utah youth break vaping habit , and your daily weather forecast, with highs, lows, and everything you need to know for the days ahead.
Watch every weekday for the latest local news, weather updates, and in-depth reporting across Southern Utah.
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- One of the oldest buildings in St. George has a new purpose
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A public ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the historic Pioneer Courthouse in downtown St. George on Saturday, marking a new chapter after the building’s return to Washington County ownership and its designation as the headquarters for United We Pledge, a nonprofit focused on civics and history education.
County officials say the move restores the 19th-century building to a public-facing civic role while securing a long-term tenant for one of Southern Utah’s oldest public structures.
Written by Mori Kessler | Jan. 27, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/one-of-the-oldest-buildings-in-st-george-has-a-new-purpose/article_309f2f4e-5490-444f-8323-ccb6a5202fa4.html
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- St. George News at 5: 1-26-2026
- Runtime
- 7:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Reclamation facility set to anchor Washington County’s future water reuse system, firefighters from across the country join training in St. George, and your daily weather forecast, with highs, lows, and everything you need to know for the days ahead.
Watch every weekday for the latest local news, weather updates, and in-depth reporting across Southern Utah.
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- St. George City Council new member to fill seat | Mori Kessler | 1/23/26 #citycouncil #stgeorge
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- St. George News at 5: 1-23-2026
- Runtime
- 5:19
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Traffic stop derails driver’s hope of distributing drugs, St. George City Council appoints new member, and your weekend weather forecast, with highs, lows, and everything you need to know for the days ahead.
Watch every weekday for the latest local news, weather updates, and in-depth reporting across Southern Utah.
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- Title
- What changes can Southern Utahns expect at national parks this year?
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- From entrance fees to annual passes, Southern Utahns planning trips to Zion and other national parks can expect changes this year.
When planning a visit to a national park, travelers should prepare by visiting the park's website or the National Park Service app, Matthew Fink, Zion's public affairs specialist, told St. George News.
Written by Alysha Lundgren | Jan. 21, 2026 | Full Article: https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/life/what-changes-can-southern-utahns-expect-at-national-parks-this-year/article_d87a3b60-885d-4e50-90b6-cc85eb4a73b2.html
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