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Fire tears through at least five homes in southern Utah

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — A large fire tore through several homes in St. George late Friday. The Spectrum reports it also caused widespread traffic problems downtown before being contained that evening. Police say multiple houses were caught in the blaze and at least five homes were affected. Traffic lights […]

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Third man from Utah charged in US Capitol breach

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A third man from Utah was charged Wednesday in connection with the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January. Authorities say Brady Knowlton of St. George was identified by a tipster through photos and video taken on Jan. 6, when supporters of then-President Donald Trump […]

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First female mayor to serve in St. George’s 160-year history

First female mayor to serve in St. George’s 160-year history

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — For the first time since the city of St. George was founded in 1861, a woman will serve as mayor.  The Spectrum newspaper reports city councilwoman Michele Randall was appointed mayor of St. George in a four-to-one vote Tuesday afternoon. She will serve the 11 […]

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Name change protest draws large crowd to Utah university

Name change protest draws large crowd to Utah university

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — A crowd gathered to protest the proposed name change of a Utah university that has a moniker that draws unwelcome reminders of racist elements in the nation’s past. The St. George Spectrum reports about 100 people rallied Monday to march to the campus of Dixie […]

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New Utah governor calls for unity at inauguration ceremony

New Utah governor calls for unity at inauguration ceremony

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican Spencer Cox called for unity after being sworn in as Utah’s first new governor in more than a decade. On Monday, Cox denounced misinformation and division that he says have further taken hold throughout the pandemic. But the new governor says it’s not too […]

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Man hospitalized after paraglider crashed west of St. George

Man hospitalized after paraglider crashed west of St. George

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — A 35-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after crashing while paragliding west of St. George, Utah. Sgt. Nate Abbott with Washington County Sheriff’s Office says the man was paragliding in the area near Zen Trailhead around 5 p.m. Friday when he lost control and […]

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St. George selected to host 2 Ironman championships in 2021

St. George selected to host 2 Ironman championships in 2021

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — A city in southwestern Utah has been named the next location for two Ironman championship competitions next year, including the 70.3 world championships which have not been raced in North America since 2013. The Spectrum reported Tuesday that St. George was selected to host the […]

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Missing teen boy found alive after hike in southern Utah

Missing teen boy found alive after hike in southern Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities in Utah have found a missing teenager alive on Saturday after he spent the night in freezing temperatures in a remote hiking area north of St. George. The Spectrum reported that the Washington County sheriff’s office said 15-year-old Britton Kelsey was treated for symptoms […]

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Utah city passes ordinance limiting drinking establishments

Utah city passes ordinance limiting drinking establishments

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — City officials in southwestern Utah have passed an ordinance that would limit the number of drinking establishments in downtown St. George. The St. George City Council approved Thursday an ordinance that would cap the number of stand-alone bars allowed in the downtown arts district at […]

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Utah scientists get dirty to save threatened cactus

Utah scientists get dirty to save threatened cactus

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Southern Utah botanists have been working to transplant rare  Siler pincushion cacti ahead of planned new development in near fast-growing St. George. The Spectrum reports the species was listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as endangered in 1979 and improved to threatened status […]

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