4h ago
La Verkin Brush Fire Quickly Contained After Illegal Weed Burn
Swift response limited damage from unpermitted weed burn in La Verkin.
- 19 firefighters from Hurricane Valley Fire District knocked down the blaze...
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4h ago
Spring Break Off-Road Crash Near St. George Leaves Two Teens Critically Injured
Tragic reminder for Washington County families recreating off-road:
- On April 2, a Polaris RZR overturned and caught fire during a spring break...
4h ago
Finance Jobs Open in St. George: Wells Fargo, Utah Tech & More
Steady finance gigs buzzing in Washington County for all levels.
- Personal Banker, Wells Fargo (St. George, full-time): Build relationships,...
4h ago
Drought Relief Targets Washington County Ag Families Amid Critical Lows
Turning point for farms: Washington fields vanishing to development, reservoirs like Gunnison at 7% capacity (could exhaust by June).
State aid...
4h ago
5th St. George Plein Air Festival: Artists Chase Light on Red Cliffs
Dozens of national artists paint Southern Utah's red cliffs and historic downtown at the 5th annual event.
- Plein air essence: Capturing nature's...
4h ago
Utah Tech University Seeks Top Leaders for St. George Growth
Washington County's higher ed is buzzing: Utah Tech University in St. George has key openings for visionary leaders.
- Provost & VP Academic Affairs:...
6h ago
Washington County News Digest · Apr 8 Daily Digest
Public Safety Incidents
- 🔥 St. George Officer Crash: A St. George police officer fell asleep while driving a patrol car on duty at 12:30 a.m. on...
1d ago
Drunk ATV Crash at Sand Mountain Sparks Fire, Injures Four
Off-road DUI disaster at Washington County's Sand Mountain:
- 25-year-old Harlie Rae Nelson allegedly drove ATV intoxicated, jumped 15ft dune,...
1d ago
Utah Extreme Drought Explodes, Threatening Washington County Water and Fire Risks
Rapid drought surge statewide: Extreme conditions jumped from 6.99% to 59.3% of Utah in one week. Entire state now in drought.
- Water warnings:...
1d ago
Surprising Shocks for St. George Newcomers
St. George dazzles with 300 days of sunshine and mild winters, but rapid growth brings lifestyle curveballs:
- Extreme summer heat shocks even the...
1d ago
Utah Pollinator Grants: Free Drought-Tolerant Plants for Water-Wise Gardens
Washington County gardeners: Score free native plants via Utah Ag Dept's pollinator program – perfect for low-water landscapes.
- Apply online by...
1d ago
St. George Officer Cited After Falling Asleep at Wheel on Duty
- Crash details: On-duty officer veered off 2200 East at 12:30 a.m. April 6, hitting city landscaping/tree with minor damage; no injuries.
- Cause...
1d ago
Cedar City Marker Restoration and ATV Crash Snapshot
- Historic Win: Cedar City's 1851 Iron Foundry Marker restored after yearslong hunt for pieces scattered post-destruction.
- Safety Scare: 4 injured...
1d ago
Washington County News Digest · Apr 7 Daily Digest
Public Safety Incidents
- Fully Engulfed Vehicle Fire: Hurricane Valley Fire & Rescue responded to a fully engulfed vehicle fire in the Warner...
2d ago
Utah Tech University Hiring Top Education Roles Up to $92K
- Animation Instructor in St. George: $59K + benefits, full-time faculty teaching film and art
- Mechatronics Faculty: Highest pay at $76K–$92K,...
2d ago
Sand Mountain Off-Road Fire: One Critical Injury, Alcohol Suspected
Critical update on Sunday's Sand Mountain off-road fire in Washington County:
- Four riders involved; one passenger critically injured and airlifted...
2d ago
Free Silver Rounds, Briefcases & More in Bloomington Hills
Score free treasures in Bloomington Hills, St. George: silver rounds, new silver briefcases (boxed with keys), and other items via Nextdoor.
- Yard...
2d ago
Warner Valley Vehicle Fire: No Injuries, Quickly Contained
- Fully engulfed vehicle in Warner Valley called in just before 10 p.m. Saturday.
- No occupants found; fire posed no spread threat and was quickly...
3d ago
Washington County News Digest · Apr 5, 2026 Daily Digest
Local Government Access
- 🔥 City Council Meeting & Caucus - April 1, 2026: A 2:41:09 YouTube video of the City Council Meeting & Caucus from...
3d ago
April 1 City Council Meeting & Caucus Video Available
- Full session online: City Council Meeting & Caucus video from April 1, 2026 on YouTube
- Length: 2:41:09 duration
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