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Suspected wrong-way driver arrested following collision near Leeds
Nick Fiala, St. George News | Posted Nov. 18 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
A woman is reportedly being investigated for possible intoxication following a traffic collision that occurred early Sunday morning.
Motorcyclist killed in collision with sheriff's deputy in southern Utah
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 18 - 1:51 p.m. | Save Story
A crash between a motorcyclist and a Washington County sheriff's deputy responding to a separate accident resulted in the rider being killed on Sunday.
Cedar City man accused of making threats, brandishing weapon during 'road rage' incident
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Nov. 18 - 11:14 a.m. | Save Story
A Cedar City man is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening another motorist during a traffic confrontation.
Man found with 70 pounds of meth in southern Utah tells judge 'I'm not a bad person'
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted Nov. 18 - 7:43 a.m. | Save Story
A man was sentenced last week after pleading guilty to a drug distribution charge after officers found some 70 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Interstate 15 in Washington County.
St. George officer and 911 dispatcher recognized for life-saving actions while off duty
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted Nov. 16 - 4:19 p.m. | Save Story
A St. George 911 dispatcher and a St. George police officer were recognized for life-saving efforts in two near-fatal incidents that occurred during off-duty hours when both were in the right place at the right time.
These Utah ski resorts are now open
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 16 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
Brighton Ski Resort opened Thursday ahead of a snowstorm expected to bring as much as 10 inches of powder to the Cottonwood Canyons over the next two days.
'The accurate story was told here today': Citizens gather to commemorate historic tragedy
E. George Goold, St. George News | Posted Nov. 16 - 9:37 a.m. | Save Story
One of the great wrongs in St. George history was righted Nov. 9 in the desert bluffs behind the town.
Black bear sightings are on the rise in Zion National Park, officials say
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted Nov. 15 - 10:42 p.m. | Save Story
Sightings of black bears have reportedly increased this year at Zion National Park. The park is cautioning visitors to watch out for them.
Tacoma, Wash., man charged in 2022 fatal crash in southern Utah
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 15 - 3:20 p.m. | Save Story
A 40-year-old Washington state man was charged Friday with automobile homicide and accused of crashing into the back of a car ahead of him in southern Utah in 2022.
Southern Utah serial fraudster accused of bilking $20K from elderly homeowner, police say
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted Nov. 15 - 8:17 a.m. | Save Story
Charges continue to mount for an accused serial fraudster tied to several cases involving theft, deception and extortion, including the most recent case involving an elderly resident.
Man faces lengthy recovery after 50-foot fall down Iron County mine
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 15 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
A man who fell 50 feet down an Iron County mineshaft is still facing a lengthy recovery, and his wife is hoping the community will continue to show its support.
Washington County school board approves controversial boundary change after heated debate
Nick Fiala, St. George News | Posted Nov. 14 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Washington County Board of Education voted to approve a boundary change on Monday evening after a third public hearing on the issue.
Wildlife officials inspected nearly 300,000 boats for quaggas during boating season
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 14 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and other partnering agencies inspected over 295,000 boats and performed over 6,000 decontaminations since Jan. 1, to prevent the spread of invasive quagga mussels in Utah.
Utah leaders rebuke feds over southern Utah highway route choice
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 14 - 6:19 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's congressional delegation, Gov. Spencer Cox and a Native American tribe strongly criticized the BLM's decision regarding a proposed highway in Washington County.
Here's what's new at Utah's 15 ski resorts in what's anticipated to be another busy season
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
After welcoming a near-record number of skiers last year, Utah's 15 ski resorts are gearing up for what is anticipated to be another busy season.
Southern Utah pilot receives FAA's highest award for 50 years of master skills
Nick Fiala, St. George News | Posted Nov. 13 - 11:33 a.m. | Save Story
Ivins resident and lifelong pilot Capt. Eric Wickfield recently received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, the most prestigious award of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Road rage: Suspected impaired driver pointed gun at car with kids inside, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 8:50 a.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested in southern Utah on Tuesday and accused of pointing a gun at another car that had two children inside while he was driving drunk on I-15.
More charges for St. George man accused of child kidnapping
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 12 - 1:08 p.m. | Save Story
A St. George man with a history of domestic violence, who is accused of forcibly taking a woman and her three children, is now facing additional criminal charges.
