Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

A cover image for a video features Nikki Frogley, Washington City, Utah, date unspecified | Photo courtesy of Adam Frogley, 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, July 8-9.

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


2 killed, 3 injured in rollover crash on I-15 north of Parowan; 2 hurt in separate crash 1 hour later

Scene of a fatal rollover in Iron County, Utah, July 7, 2023 | Photo courtesy of Utah Department of Public Safety, St. George News / Cedar City News

CEDAR CITY — Two separate crashes an hour apart on Interstate 15 in Iron County on Friday night left two people dead and at least five others injured.

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Two hikers rescued airlifted from Pine Valley after succumbing to heat exhaustion, one critical

This Life Flight helicopter participated in a search and rescue operation for two hikers, Pine Valley, Utah, July 8, 2023 | Photo courtesy Jeff Germain for the St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Two hikers had to be located and then hoisted by helicopter out of Pine Valley on Saturday after they wandered off the trail and then ran out of water.

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St. George man suspected of downloading illegal images is arrested again

File photo showing a St. George Police Ford Interceptor after modifications and signage, Red Hills Parkway, St. George, Utah, April 28, 2016 | Photo by Cody Blowers, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A St. George man was arrested last week after internet crime task force agents reportedly found images depicting the sexual abuse of children during a search.

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Parolee convicted of robbery back in jail after arrest for injuring Southern Utah officer

2018 file photo of St. George Police officers at Slick Rock Park where a man was allegedly robbed at knifepoint and gunpoint, St. George, Utah, Aug. 27, 2018 | Photo by Mori Kessler, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A 23-year-old on parole for attempted aggravated robbery is in jail after a misdemeanor DUI arrest on June 30 escalated into charges of felony assault on a peace officer.

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So fresh and so green: Washington City couple goes viral after sharing plant hacks on TikTok

Adam and Nikky Frogley smile together next to their outdoor plants at their home in Washington City, Utah, June 27, 2023 | Photo by Jessi Bang, St. George News
Adam and Nikky Frogley smile together next to their outdoor plants at their home in Washington City, Utah, June 27, 2023 | Photo by Jessi Bang, St. George News

WASHINGTON CITY — This local couple went from zero followers to almost 700,000 after a viral plant video put them on the map. And just like their plants, they’re still growing.

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The top five honorable mention stories can be found in the related stories below.

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