Craig Bennett
Utah Governor Gary Herbert visits St. George to survey flood damage
Governor Gary Herbert made an unplanned trip to the St. George area on Monday to survey the damage from last night’s rain storm and flash flooding.
The Governor and St. George City Mayor Jon Pike as well as St. George Police Chief Kyle Whitehead, St. Geor
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UPDATE: Flooding in St. George causes road closures
An update on roads: Most roads that were closed last night due to flooding and debris have reopened, the two exceptions being:
1) 100 South (under the freeway, between 1000 East and 1200 East). It should be reopened by 11 a.m.
2) Red Hills Parkway at about 350 North, near St...
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New wildfires now burning in Washington and Iron Counties
Several new fires were reported by Utah Fire Info. The Bench Fire is burning east of Cedar City near mile marker 64 of I-15.
The freeway remained open, but due to smoke conditions traffic yesterday afternoon was being escorted through the area
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Heavy rains cause Flooding in St. George
UPDATE:
Some roads are still closed in the St. George area.
100 S. between 1000 E. and 1200 E. Estimated opening 11:00am
Red Hills Parkway - Industrial road to 350 N. for the rest of the day
Posted by St. George Police at 1:20am
PLEASE USE ST GEORGE BLVD AND RIVERSIDE to travel east and west
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New Fire Burning Near Cedar City
A new fire has been reported by Utah Fire Info. The Bench Fire is burning east of Cedar City near mile marker 64 of I-15.
The freeway remains open, but due to smoke conditions traffic is being escorted through the area, so delays are expected
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Wildfire near Minersville Reservoir in Beaver County
A wildfire that started on Saturday Afternoon near Minersville Reservoir has now burned approximately 1800 acres.
The Greenville Fire was originally reported around 4:50 p.m. Saturday and was at an estimated 300 acres shortly before 7 p
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Tickets on sale now for the Dixie Roundup Rodeo
The St. George Lion’s Club presents the 86th Annual Dixie Round Up Rodeo! Sept 17th, 18th, & 19th!
Tickets (go on sale Saturday morning Sept 12th at 8am) (ARE ON SALE NOW!) at the Lion’s Club across the street from the Historic Dixie Sunbowl on 100 South.
Kids night on Thursday, Pink night
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Tabernacle Choir will not perform for the rest of the year
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square will not perform a concert for the rest of the year.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has canceled all remaining performances due to restrictions on large public gatherings during the pandemic.
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St. George End the Mask Mandate Rally downtown
Several hundred people gathered in downtown St. George on Tabernacle to attend the "End the Mask Mandate rally."
St. George Police were on hand at the rally but it was totally peaceful.
Participants held signs and gave speeches some calling for parents to send their school age children to school without face coverings
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Updated COVID-19 Visitation Guidelines That Ease Restrictions Go into Effect Today for All Intermountain Healthcare Facilities in Utah and Idaho
Due to a decrease in the numbers of COVID-19 cases, rate of positive tests, and number of hospitalizations across its service areas, all Intermountain Healthcare facilities in Utah and Idaho are easing visitor restrictions on Friday, August 21.
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