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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The St. George Planning Commission met on August 11, 2026, to review several land use and zoning amendments. The meeting included public hearings for general plan amendments, office building developments, and residential subdivision plats.
Crimson Cliffs secured a 2-0 victory over Desert Hills in Region 9 girls soccer play, led by goals from Macey Woolley and Jayda Alofipo. Meanwhile, Dixie and Snow Canyon also earned significant wins in regional action.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has ordered flags at all state facilities to remain at half-staff until Sept. 1 in honor of Dolly Parton, who died Aug. 25, 2026. The decision follows a Presidential Proclamation and comes as Utah leaders work to expand the Imagination Library literacy program statewide.
Born in Preston, Idaho, on Aug. 14, 1926, Helen Galenstein recently celebrated her 100th birthday at Southgate Senior Living in St. George, with family and friends from across the country joining her for the centennial occasion.
Snow College alumni memorial pages allow for the celebration of lives and the sharing of memories with friends and family.
Arts Summit This one-day conference, hosted by the St. George Arts Commission, is a chance for arts leaders to network, share, and learn about the industry.
The 5600 South project in Roy is entering its final stages of completion, while the 1800 North interchange project in northern Davis County remains under construction with major milestones expected through 2027.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency on May 21, 2026, due to extreme drought conditions. The declaration comes in response to the warmest winter on record and the lowest snowpack levels since 1930.
Court records indicate that legal proceedings are moving forward following a protest in Provo. No specific details regarding the identities of the accused or the specific charges were available through the Utah Courts directory as of August 26, 2026.
Kennadi Fuhrman and Rockwell Myers were named the winners of the inaugural Patriot Games held in Geneva, Ohio. The competition featured student athletes from every U.S. state and territory participating in various skills and team events.
St. George was scheduled to experience a partial lunar eclipse on Thursday, Aug. 27, depending on cloud cover. According to Time and Date, the moon was expected to be partially in Earth's shadow as it rose at 8:01 p.m.
U.S. officials announced the disruption of a Chinese hacking operation linked to cyberattacks against several sensitive federal agencies, including the Department of Justice and NASA. The Justice Department seized two internet domains used by the hacking platforms to penetrate target networks.
The George Washington Academy Board of Directors scheduled its August 27, 2026, meeting to discuss significant expenditures, including membership dues and engineering fees. The meeting follows a series of summer sessions focused on strategic planning and administrative reviews.
The St. George Arts Commission held a regular meeting to discuss grant applications and upcoming summits.
For the 10th year running, the St. George Arts Commission will bring together arts leaders from throughout Washington County for the annual Arts Summit. Themed Art at the Heart, the one-day conference on Friday, Aug.
Switchpoint Red Hills in St. George is expanding its housing capacity through a second phase of development. The project aims to increase the number of deeply affordable units available to residents.
Southern Utah Bureau Reporting from the St. George area focused on local government, public lands and the environment, indigenous issues and faith and spirituality. Green grass can’t tame Utah’s ever-hotter summers. George, Aug. 20, 2026. Many Utah cities want to ditch thirsty grass.
The St. George Arts Commission announced its 10th annual Arts Summit, themed Art at the Heart. The event will honor Shawn Guzman and the late John Kessler with Excellence in the Arts awards.
MORE: At least five homes catch fire in St. George neighborhood St. George City currently funds public safety with 47% of its general fund, which comes from property and sales tax. "The discussion is about building fire stations, hiring more full-time firefighters, and doing some of those things that we need to do to have better response times for our fire department.
The St. George Museum of Art is seeking volunteer docents to lead tours and engage with visitors. These volunteers will help interpret exhibits and participate in educational initiatives.
Ned LeDoux was scheduled to perform a free concert at Vernon Worthen Park as part of the Dixie Days celebration. The performance featured his Bareback Jack Tribute.
Salt Lake City is experiencing significant population growth, reaching a 2026 population of 222,706. This growth necessitates a decennial redistricting process to ensure equitable representation within the City Council, a process governed by municipal charter and subject to judicial review.
The City of St. George held a public hearing regarding a proposed 12-month pilot program with Uber Transit. The initiative aims to provide a 24/7 on-demand transportation alternative to supplement existing transit services.
Ashley Regional Medical Center has added Don Messick, MD, to its medical staff as a general surgeon. The move is intended to expand access to surgical care for patients in the Uintah Basin.
International Overdose Awareness Day is observed on August 31 to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths. In Utah, the day serves as a reminder of lives lost and the ongoing need for recovery work.
The St. George City Council scheduled a work meeting for August 20, 2026, to discuss the Emergency Service sales tax. The meeting will also cover fire service overviews, current funding, and reports from city officials.
A St. George resident has requested that the City Council review and strengthen animal welfare ordinances to protect companion animals from extreme heat. The proposal seeks to establish objective temperature-based standards for outdoor confinement.
The St. George Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for August 25, 2026, to discuss a zoning change for the Horizon Ridge project. The request involves rezoning approximately 35.76 acres from single-family residential designations to a category with no minimum lot size.
