Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

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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, April 6-7.

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


Southern Utah man sentenced to federal prison for murder-for-hire scheme

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ST. GEORGE — A Southern Utah man appeared for sentencing in federal court for admittedly using the internet to solicit a contract killing of two individuals in New York, a scheme that was intercepted by FBI agents before any harm came to the intended targets.

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‘Can’t just ignore that’: Southern Utah doctor says heart attack victims are getting younger

(L-R) Nicholas Wittwer, a cardiology specialist and physician assistant, and Nick Shultz stand in the cardiology area of St. George Regional Hospital, St. George, Utah, March 27, 2024 | Photo by Chris Reed, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Last summer, Nick Shultz thought he had something bad to eat.

He was feeling nauseous, had a terrible case of heartburn that nothing could spell relief for and he could feel his heart about to pound out of his chest like a scene from “Alien.”

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Tandem vehicles, suspicious stories lead to recovery of suspected meth on I-15 in Washington County

An estimated 3-5 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and firearms are recovered during a traffic stop on northbound Interstate 15 near Exit 10 in Washington County, Utah, April 3, 2024 | Photo courtesy of the Washington City Police Department, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Two men are in jail after conflicting travel accounts, evasive maneuvers and suspicious activity on northbound Interstate 15 led to a search that yielded more than three pounds of suspected methamphetamine.

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Horoscopes: Solar eclipse in Aries signifies major life changes for all signs

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FEATURE — While a new moon symbolizes fresh starts, a solar eclipse is believed to trigger fated events that can drastically alter a life.

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Juke box heroes: Foreigner set to bring ‘high-energy’ show to Tuacahn

L-R: Foreigner lead singer and bassist Jeff Pilson are pictured during a concert. The band will perform two shows April 11-12, 202, at Tuacahn Amphitheatre, date and location not specified | Photo courtesy of Foreigner, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — One of Foreigner’s very first hit songs was titled “Feels Like the First Time.” And if you listen to bassist Jeff Pilson talk, it’s evident the passion that band members displayed 47 years ago is just as palpable as it is today.

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

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