Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

Wade Jensen replaces Cheri Stevenson as executive director of secondary schools, St. George, Utah, April 11, 2023 | Photo by Nick Yamashita, 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, June 10-11.

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


Felony theft, fraud charges continue to mount for accused serial scam artist in Southern Utah

Stock image | Photo by Chalabala/iStock/Getty Images Plus, St. George News / Cedar City News

CEDAR CITY — An accused serial fraudster was jailed in Cedar City after recently being arrested on suspicion of multiple felony theft charges.

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‘Keep moving forward’: Washington County School District shuffle, new administration introduced

Cheri Stevenson becomes assistant superintendent while Wade Jensen replaces her as Executive Director of Secondary Schools, St. George, Utah, Date unspecified | Photo courtesy of Washington County School District, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — The onrush of replacing key administrative positions within the Washington County School District continues as the replacements for key administrative positions were needed due to retirement and promotion.

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Gardening under a black walnut tree? Here’s what you should know.

The leaves and a nut of a black walnut tree, location and date unspecified | Photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com, St. George News

FEATURE — Wilting, yellow leaves or stunted growth means it is time to look around your landscape and surrounding landscapes for clues. A common cause of these symptoms is the black walnut tree.

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Planning to visit Southern Utah’s neighboring lakes, state parks this summer? Here’s what to expect.

Lake Powell water level at Wahweap Marina in September 2021 | Photo by Bureau of Reclamation, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Due to increased visitation and other factors, Glen Canyon and Lake Mead national recreation areas, as well as some Nevada state parks, have made changes that may affect summer travel plans.

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Horoscopes: Pluto retrograde triggers divine transformation. Here’s your weekly forecast.

Milky Way overhangs Monument Valley, Utah, date unspecified | Photo by lkunl/iStock/Getty Images Plus, St. George News

FEATURE — With two planets changing signs early Sunday morning, the week begins with a jolt.

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