Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

This minivan was destroyed by a vehicle fire Saturday morning on Interstate 15 near Leeds, Utah, Aug. 10, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Hurricane Valley Fire Department, 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. 10-11.

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


Evidence emerges, charges mount for teen facing aggravated murder following shooting in Washington City

File photo of police responding to a report of a shooting that left a man dead at the Red Rock at Sienna Hills apartments in Washington City, Utah, June 30, 2024 | Photo by Jessi Bang, St. George

ST. GEORGE — The teen charged with aggravated murder in the fatal shooting of a man inside a Washington City apartment in July is facing additional charges that were filed this week by the Washington County Attorney’s Office.

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What’s Going There: Get a taste of Southern Utah at the new Food Truck Village

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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Vehicle fire on I-15 ignites surrounding brush; blaze is quickly doused

This minivan was destroyed by a vehicle fire Saturday morning on I-15 near Leeds, Utah, Aug. 10, 2024 | Photo courtesy of Hurricane Valley Fire Department, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A vehicle fire on Interstate 15 northbound near the Leeds Exit spread to surrounding brush along the highway Saturday morning.

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From clicks to constellations: Southern Utah photographer launches family-owned remote observatory

The Milky Way is pictured over Utah Desert Remote Observatories north of Enterprise, Utah, date not specified | Photo courtesy of Craig Stocks, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — From capturing moments to capturing stars, this photographer shifted his focus from the lens to the heavens by launching a family-run telescope observatory business.

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A ‘comer’ horseman’s journey on Pine Valley’s historic canal trail

Pine Valley, Utah, is shown covered in snow, date not specified | Photo courtesy of Doug West, St. George News

FEATURE — My family arrived in Utah in 1848, but I’m still a “comer” in St. George. My family’s long trek along the Mormon Trail from Nauvoo, Illinois to Salt Lake City doesn’t count for much in my adopted town.

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