Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

Police officials say to "make sure all traffic stops" after a two-car collision on Red Cliffs Drive, St. George, Utah, Sept. 16, 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, Sept. 16-17.

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


UPDATED: 2 fatalities after SUV rolls on I-15 near Cedar Pocket in Arizona, 1 air-lifted to hospital

A vehicle involved in a rollover on I-15 near Cedar Pocket, Arizona/Utah border, Sept. 16, 2023 | Photo by Andre Ojeda, Beaver Dam / Littlefield Fire Department, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — The Arizona Department of Transportation announced that southbound traffic on I-15 was stopped completely Saturday afternoon after a vehicle rollover near Cedar Pocket.

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What’s Going There: Southern Shores luxury watersports community makes a splash

ST. GEORGE — Piles of lumber, tractors, workers walking around in hard hats – welcome to Southern Utah. The area’s growth is seemingly unstoppable, with new buildings and renovations springing up everywhere you look.

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‘Hope dealer’: St. George woman’s addiction leads to prison and death, but she’s alive to tell about it

A before and after photo of Bree Dutton's active addiction and sobriety is pictured | Photo courtesy of Bree Dutton, St. George News
A before and after photo of Bree Dutton’s active addiction and sobriety is pictured | Photo courtesy of Bree Dutton, St. George News

ST. GEORGE —Being pronounced dead and spending almost two years in prison is just the tip of the iceberg in this woman’s addiction story. But what’s even more shocking? Where she is now.

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‘Got to wait’: 2 car collision causes St. George traffic snag at Red Cliffs and Mall Drive

Police officials say to “make sure all traffic stops” after a two-car collision on Red Cliffs Drive, St. George, Utah, Sept. 16, 2023 | Photo by Nick Yamashita, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — St. George Police Department Officer Douglas Jacox warned other drivers of the need to wait for all traffic to stop before making a left turn at an intersection after a two-car collision caused a traffic snag at Red Cliffs Drive and Mall Drive.

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String of counterfeit checks presented to multiple branches across Washington County net 2 arrests

Composite stock image | St. George news

ST. GEORGE — Two suspects are in jail for their alleged involvement in a check fraud ring that hit a number of banks in the region.

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