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Add Fox 13 as a Google Preferred Source ST. GEORGE, Utah — The ballots are building up in Washington County ahead of Election Day. "I just came up from our vote processing center, and we're sitting on about 40,000 ballots so far," said Washington County Clerk Auditor Ryan Sullivan.
The Washington City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to consider amending the city code regarding residential rezone approval processes for planned unit developments. The meeting will take place at Washington City Hall and will be available via YouTube Live.
U.S. Sen. John Curtis spent two days in Washington County discussing the pressures of Southern Utah's growth – from housing costs and water supplies to wildfire prevention – business challenges and federal policies affecting local projects. The Utah Republican met with business owners at the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce and also conducted roundtables on housing, water and energy.
A 31-year-old Washington City man with a criminal history dating back more than 15 years was sentenced to prison this week after a judge revoked his probation in multiple cases, citing a lengthy history of violations and new criminal charges. Tielar Mikel Hibben appeared Tuesday in 5th District Court in St. George for a show cause hearing on multiple probation violations filed across three cases.
Cedar (Cedar City) beat Crimson Cliffs (Washington) 2-1 in 4A girls volleyball on Friday, Oct. 30, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Desert Hills (St. George) beat Crimson Cliffs (Washington) 3-1 in 4A girls volleyball on Thursday, Oct. 29, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
The St. George City Council will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2026, regarding a proposed boundary line adjustment with Washington City. The adjustment concerns property located near the intersection of Hilton Williams Drive and Ara Parkway.
SPANISH FORK — Spanish Fork announced it will be hiring 12 new firefighters after receiving a $2 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The grant is part of the federal agency's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response program, also called the "SAFER" grant.
Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson has issued a Declaration of Emergency Election Accommodations in San Juan County due to ongoing flooding conditions. The declaration will allow county residents to receive an electronic ballot and return it electronically on Tuesday.
Election Day is on Tuesday, and statewide voter turnout hovered at just around 27% as of Monday. Ryan Cowley, elections director, said turnout is expected to jump considerably before polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday as more people turn in ballots or vote in person.
Former BYU running back Tyler Allgeier was often asked to carry the bulk of the rushing burden during his time as a Cougar. On Sunday, that was asked of him during the Arizona Cardinals's game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium after the Cardinals lost both Jeremiyah Love (ankle injury) and Bam Knight (entered concussion protocol).
Heavy rainfall and flash flooding across the Southwest have triggered mandatory evacuations and altered voting plans for Election Day in several states. While some rivers are beginning to recede, officials in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah remain on alert as Pacific storm systems continue to impact the region.
NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” broadcast of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders highlighted Latter-day Saint missions on Sunday. While Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee huddled with his teammates in the second quarter, photos of his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — that were taken for a 2019 Deseret News story — appeared on the broadcast.