Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

The St. George Musical Theater gala raised more than $1 million in one night for their new venue in St. George, Utah, Sept. 14, 2023 | Photo courtesy of Bruce Bennett, 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. 23-24.

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


Freeway traffic in Washington County temporarily halted while stolen vehicle is chased

Stock image of Washington City Police patrol vehicle taken on Washington Dam Road, Washington City, Utah, April 2, 2021 | Photo by Cody Blowers, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Traffic in Washington City and on Interstate 15 northbound was disrupted Saturday evening after a stolen truck led multiple police agencies on a chase.

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St. George Musical Theater raises $1 million for new venue in one night

The St. George Musical Theater gala raised more than $1 million in one night for their new venue in St. George, Utah, Sept. 14, 2023 | Photo courtesy of Bruce Bennett, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — The St. George Musical Theater recently hosted over 275 guests at the Dixie Center for their annual fundraising gala themed, “We Dreamed A Dream.”

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Letter to the Editor: Before additional planning, St. George Field Office managers should first follow the law

Cottonwood Trailhead after the rain, Hurricane, Utah, March 11, 2020 | Photo by Aspen Stoddard, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — The Bureau of Land Management recently released a “Blueprint for 21st Century Outdoor Recreation.”

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Mesquite police officer receives overdose treatment after exposure to fentanyl

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

MESQUITE, Nev. — On Thursday evening, an officer from the Mesquite Police Department stopped a vehicle near the intersection of West Mesquite Boulevard and Thistle Street for several traffic violations, according to a press release issued by the department.

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Horoscopes: Super Harvest Moon in Aries brings manifestations into fruition. What it means for you.

Stock image | Photo by Katherine Forbes/iStock/Getty Images Plus, St. George News

FEATURE — A bold and fiery full moon will ignite the sky this week.

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