Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

Brud Richardson remembers his brother Major Don Richardson at a service at Pine View High School, St. George, Utah, April 9, 2022 | 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, April 9-10.

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


Brothers from California tragically killed by car while bike racing in Washington City

Composite image with background photo by Oleksandr-Filon/iStock/Getty Images Plus; overlay stock photo | St. George News

WASHINGTON CITY — Two brothers from California who were bicycling on Telegraph Street Saturday afternoon were struck and killed by an automobile.

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Mesquite Police arrest St. George man after alleged stolen car knocks out high-voltage light pole

Suspect crashes alleged stolen passenger car into light pole in Mesquite, Nev., April 2, 2022 | Photo courtesy of the Mesquite Police Department, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A St. George man was arrested and booked on several felony charges in Nevada after police say the suspect stole a car that he crashed into an electric pole. The man was arrested by officers in Mesquite the following day.

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Hunters: Be aware of 3 new laws passed in the 2022 legislative session

FILE – The Utah Legislature passed three bills during the 2022 session that impact the state’s hunters | Photo courtesy of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, St. George News

SALT LAKE CITY — Three bills that were signed into law this legislative session will impact wildlife and outdoor recreation in Utah, according to a news release from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

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Man arrested after allegedly fleeing from police, driving recklessly in downtown Cedar City

File photo of a Cedar City Police vehicle, Cedar City, Utah, April 27, 2019 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News

CEDAR CITY — A 41-year-old man was arrested in downtown Cedar City earlier this week after fleeing from officers following a traffic stop.

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Concerns over local election security prompts response from Washington County officials

Voters at the Dixie Convention Center in St. George, Utah, Oct. 28. 2020 | File photo by Mori Kessler, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Frequent questions to the Washington County Commission from constituents about election security prompted a presentation from the County Clerk/Auditor’s Office on Tuesday.

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