Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

Firefighters work on a roof after lightning strikes a home, St. George, Utah, Aug. 17, 2024 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — In case you missed it, here is your weekend recap of the top five most-viewed stories published on St. George News from Saturday to Sunday, Aug. 17-18.

See the related stories at the bottom of this page for five honorable mention stories.


Court ruling tears at the fabric of a Southern Utah family’s life

Ruth and Bryson Seegmiller are joined by two of their children as they sit down for an interview with St. George News / Cedar City News reporters, Beryl, Utah, June 26, 2024 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News

BERYL — The sun-baked dirt road winds through the vast emptiness of Beryl. On the horizon, a homestead stands against the untamed surroundings of Southern Utah.

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Storm moves quickly over Hurricane Valley with minor flooding; more thunderstorms predicted

Drainage systems in the Hurricane Valley were overloaded by a fast-moving storm as seen on 100 South in LaVerkin, Utah, Aug. 17, 2024 | Photo by Ron Chaffin, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A fast-moving deluge of rain poured down upon Hurricane on Saturday morning, flooding the parking lot next to Hurricane High School and creating standing water along portions of State Street.

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‘It woke me up’: Lightning bolt scorches St. George home causing minor damage

Firefighters at the scene of a lightning strike, St. George, Utah, Aug. 17, 2024 | Photo by E. George Goold, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A lightning strike set the attic of a St. George home ablaze Saturday afternoon.

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Horoscopes: A rare super blue moon carries an electric shock of surprise — what it means for all signs

Stock image | Photo by Ivan Las Heras/iStock/Getty Images Plus, St. George News

FEATURE — This super blue moon calls attention to the polarity between the head and the heart, bringing forth unexpected emotions.

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Semi driver dies in early morning Iron County rollover

The driver of a semitruck died of their injuries in an early morning rollover in Iron County, Utah, Aug. 18, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Ladd’s Towing, Cedar City News

CEDAR CITY — A person died early Sunday morning after rolling the semitruck they were driving.

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