Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

World War II veteran and Washington resident Clifton Spendlove meets with Pine View High School JROTC cadets in Washington City, Utah, Aug. 23, 2023 | Photo by Haven Scott, 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. 26-27.

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


Horoscopes: Super blue moon in Pisces brings lucky change — here’s what it means for you.

Stock image | Image by Robert Karkowski via Pixabay, St. George News

FEATURE — There’s a blue moon rising — and it’s the biggest full moon of the year, a phenomenon that won’t occur for another 14 years, according to NASA.

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‘Forgotten no more’: Day of remembrance to be held in Washington City for sunken WWII ship

The Washington City Council approves a day of remembrance for the USS Utah in Washington City, Utah, Aug. 23, 2023 | Photo by Haven Scott, St. George News

WASHINGTON CITY — It took the better part of a century and a keen-eyed shopper, but one piece of history reclaimed from the attack on Pearl Harbor has found a new home in Southern Utah.

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Preserve basil for zesty winter meals

Speed the process of drying basil by removing the leaves of freshly harvested basil from the stems then dry the leaves using a microwave or dehydrator, location and date unspecified | Photo courtesy of All-America Selections, St. George News

FEATURE — Don’t let a bumper crop of basil go to waste. Preserve its flavor and zest with proper storage and preservation.

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Hiker dies in Bryce Canyon; flash flooding possible cause

Hikers on the Fairyland Loop in Bryce Canyon National Park, date unknown | Photo courtesy of National Park Service, St. George News

BRYCE — The body of a woman hiker from Sedona, Arizona, was recovered early Saturday morning after she failed to return from a hike at Bryce Canyon National Park.

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Criminal intent? ‘Mesquite is definitely not for you,’ police warn after arrest of robbery suspect

Stock image of Mesquite Police patrol vehicles, Mesquite, Nev., date not specified | Photo courtesy of the Mesquite Police Department, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — The man suspected of robbing the Mountain American Credit Union last month has been extradited from Nevada to Southern Utah after his arrest by Mesquite Police.

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