Thousands still without power as crews work to restore Washington County service, provide rolling power
Officials at Dixie Power and the city of St. George continued working overtime Thursday night as they raced to restore power to thousands of customers in Washington County.
via stgeorgeutah.comWashingtonAugust 27, 2026
Washington County Faces Power Outage and Rolling Blackouts
In a notice on the city website, officials reported that most of Washington County was without power. Energy services teams worked to restore electricity with a focus on critical infrastructure.
St. GeorgeOriginally published August 27, 2026
St. George Arts Summit Celebrates 10 Years of Community Enrichment
The St. George Arts Commission held its 10th annual Arts Summit on Aug. 28, 2026, featuring keynote speakers, professional development sessions, and an awards ceremony. The event, held at St. George City Hall, celebrated a decade of fostering local culture and highlighted the commission's role in managing RAP tax and general fund grants.
St. GeorgeOriginally published August 27, 2026
Governor Eases Fireworks Restrictions for Pioneer Day
Governor Spencer Cox updated statewide fireworks restrictions for the Pioneer Day holiday, returning primary control over fireworks use to municipalities. The updated approach accounts for varying wildfire risks across Utah following recent precipitation.
St. GeorgeAugust 27, 2026
Marji Mozart featured in Paper Jams session at Cloud 9 Studios
Marji Mozart, a multifaceted musician and songwriter, was featured in a recent session of Paper Jams at Cloud 9 Studios. The artist, who blends classical training with contemporary music, performed original songs during the session.
St. GeorgeAugust 27, 2026
Musician Miles Jeppson Performs at Cloud 9 Studios for Paper Jams
Musician Miles Jeppson performed at Cloud 9 Studios as part of the Paper Jams series. The 18-year-old artist is a student at Utah Tech University and has seen significant growth on streaming platforms.
St. GeorgeAugust 27, 2026
Jackson Hartley Performs Original Music for Paper Jams
Utah native Jackson Hartley performed original songs during a recent session of Paper Jams at Cloud 9 Studios. The rising country artist shared how he regained his onstage confidence after a long hiatus from performing.
St. GeorgeAugust 27, 2026
Couple Behind Netflix Docuseries Discuss Exposing Abuse in Short Creek
A couple who filmed footage in Short Creek to expose abuse has spoken out about their experience contributing to the Netflix docuseries Trust Me: The False Prophet. The work, which was originally intended for law enforcement, helped gather evidence against Sam Bateman.
St. GeorgeAugust 27, 2026
St. George man faces four felony charges for alleged sexual assault
A 22-year-old man has been bound over for trial on four felony charges following an alleged sexual assault at a St. George home. Tyce Alan Tanner faces multiple felony counts related to an incident that occurred in June 2024.
St. GeorgeAugust 27, 2026
St. George Arts Summit Marks 10 Years With Art at the Heart Aug. 28
Arts leaders from across Washington County will gather at St. George City Hall on Aug. 28 as the St. George Arts Commission hosts its 10th annual Arts Summit, a one-day conference centered on networking, professional development and strengthening the local arts community.
via suindependent.comSt. GeorgeAugust 27, 2026
St. George Hillside Review Board Discusses Condominium and Mitigation Requests
The St. George Hillside Review Board met on July 22, 2026, to discuss hillside permits and mitigation requests for two separate sites. The board recommended approval for the Mirabella at Sunbrook project with specific conditions and voted to continue the review of the Crown Point lots pending further engineering data.
St. GeorgeAugust 27, 2026
Swig Expands National Footprint via Scalable Franchise Model
Swig, the Utah-based brand credited with inventing "dirty soda," continues to expand its national footprint through a scalable franchise model. The company currently operates over 170 locations across 17 states.
Cottonwood HeightsAugust 27, 2026
St. George News at 5 covers Hurricane gas station concerns and flash floods
The St. George News at 5 broadcast covered several regional stories, including safety concerns regarding a proposed gas station in Hurricane and a flash flood affecting a canyon. Other reports included a prison sentence for a Cedar City burglary and Jeff McKenna receiving a community award.
St. GeorgeAugust 27, 2026
Resident Requests Heat Protection Standards for Outdoor Animals in St. George
A resident has requested that the St. George City Council amend animal welfare ordinances to establish heat protection standards for outdoor animals. The proposal seeks to provide objective criteria for animal safety during extreme temperatures.
St. GeorgeAugust 27, 2026
St. George Arts Commission to Hold Regular Meeting
The St. George Arts Commission scheduled a regular meeting for August 27, 2026. The meeting agenda includes discussions regarding Spark the Art Grant applications and the Arts Summit.
St. GeorgeAugust 27, 2026