Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

Three people were transported to the hospital after a high-impact collision on I-15 near Beaver Dam, Ariz., Oct. 27, 2023 | Photo courtesy of Beaver Dam/ Littlefield Fire & Rescue, 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, Oct. 28-29.

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


UPDATED: I-15 northbound reopened after wildfire near Leeds, crews mopping up hot spots

A fire burns on Interstate 15 near Harrisburg, Utah, Oct. 29, 2023 | Photo courtesy Erin Tapia Stubbs, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Fire crews and emergency responders are working to stop the spread of a wildfire that has shut down parts of Interstate 15.

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Suspicious person report at Vernon Worthen Park leads to foot chase, arrest of suspect in St. George

2016 file photo of a St. George police officer attending a gathering at Vernon Worthen Park in St. George, Utah, July 10, 2016 | Photo by Mori Kessler, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A Hurricane man who is required to register on the state’s kidnapping website is being held without bail. A suspicious person call ended with officers on a chase over fences and through a number of backyards until they caught up with the suspect and arrested him.

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High-impact collision near I-15 bridge in Beaver Dam area sends 3 to hospital

Three people were transported to the hospital after a high-impact collision on I-15 near Beaver Dam, Ariz., Oct. 27, 2023 | Photo courtesy of Beaver Dam/ Littlefield Fire & Rescue, St. George News

BEAVER DAM, Ariz. — Friday night, a high-impact collision on Interstate 15 southbound, just north of the Virgin River Bridge, resulted in three people being transported to the hospital.

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Ryes and shine: Try over 20 flavors of sourdough bread and more from this Hurricane baker

Nessie’s Sweet n Savory owner Janessa Wight stands with a loaf of her sourdough bread in St. George, Utah, Oct. 2, 2023 | Photo by Jessi Bang, St. George News
Nessie’s Sweet n Savory owner Janessa Wight stands with a loaf of her sourdough bread in St. George, Utah, Oct. 2, 2023 | Photo by Jessi Bang, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — If you like sourdough, this business is about to become your bread and butter.

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Video, photo gallery: Ewe had to be there at Cedar City’s sheep parade

Hundreds of sheep make their way down Main Street during Cedar Livestock and Heritage Festival’s annual sheep parade, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 28, 2023 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News

CEDAR CITY — Hundreds of sheep were herded down Main Street in Cedar City on Saturday, celebrating the area’s livestock heritage.

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

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