A father and his 1-year-old child sustained injuries after falling an estimated 70 to 80 feet during a rappelling excursion in the Virgin River Gorge on September 25, 2026. The incident prompted a multi-agency technical rescue that lasted several hours into the night.
This week’s Southern Utah Weekend Events Guide features the Zion Canyon Music Festival, Mysterious X, Vegas McGraw, theater productions, art, comedy shows, markets, local live music, and more. If you would like to add an upcoming event, you can add one here, or if you need to cancel or edit a previously submitted event, you can do so here.
MOVIE REVIEW: RESIDENT EVIL (R) GRADE: B Red hot writer/director, Zach Cregger, follows up “Barbarian” and the Oscar winning “Weapons,” with a brand-new big screen take on the hugely successful “Resident Evil” game series. Anderson, and now, all of these years later, Cregger has put his own spin on the proceedings.
The Independent’s Southern Utah Adoptable Pet Guide features pet adoption options from various animal shelters throughout southern Utah. Adopt a new pet today! Because Animals Matter Because Animals Matter is dedicated to reducing animal abuse and neglect for adoption through a network of foster homes and the Because Animals Matter Center, a transition facility.
GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — If you happen to pass by a four-story slide attached to St. George City Hall's parking garage, do not adjust your glasses or do a double take. Yes! The slides are really there, and now, they are open.
More than 150 youth gathered at the Skaggs Catholic Center on Sept. 19 for the youth session of the Utah Catholic Conference. The event saw a significant increase in attendance compared to the previous year.
Utah Tech University's Atwood Innovation Plaza and the Nucleus Institute are hosting the Boost conference to provide entrepreneurial advice to students and community members. The event is scheduled for Oct. 2 in the Zion Room at Utah Tech University.
The St. George City Council has scheduled a work meeting for Oct. 1, 2026, to discuss several municipal items, including detention basins and a new 911 center contract.
A public notice from the City of St. George outlines the agenda for a City Council work meeting scheduled for October 1, 2026. The meeting will cover various topics including subdivision detention basins and a new 911 Center contract.
The City of St. George scheduled a public hearing for October 1, 2026, to discuss budget increases for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting will take place during the City Council meeting at the City Council Chambers.
Washington County employment grew by 4% over the past year, adding more than 3,600 jobs by August. According to the Utah Department of Workforce Services, this growth outpaced neighboring Iron and Kane counties.
A community volunteer fair sponsored by JustServe, the St. George Chamber of Commerce, and Utah Tech University is scheduled for September 28. The event will take place at the Utah Tech University Gardner Ballroom and is open to all community members.
Utah Tech University President Shane B. Smeed delivered his inaugural State of the University Address on campus Wednesday morning, highlighting the institution's focus on hands-on learning. During the address, Smeed discussed academic growth, student success metrics, and the university's strategic vision for the future.
The St. George Tabernacle has announced a schedule of free public events for October 2026. The lineup includes lectures, choir performances, and various musical acts throughout the month.
Fourteen Intermountain Health hospitals received the 2026 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award for clinical excellence. The recognition follows the Vizient Quality and Accountability Study using 2025-2026 data.
Utah Tech completed its fifth consecutive sweep by defeating Portland State in its Big Sky conference opener on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. The Trailblazers won the match in three sets at Viking Pavilion.
The Art Around the Corner Foundation is inviting Southern Utah artists to submit work for the I Art: A Community Art Celebration. This one-night event is scheduled for Nov. 12, 2026, at the new St. George City Hall at Town Square.
The St. George City Council will hold a public hearing on October 1, 2026, regarding budget increases for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. at the St. George City Offices.
By: Damon Yauney Posted Warm & dry weather will stick around through the weekend across most of the area. The exception will be SE UT where isolated t-storms could pop up over the mtns. Then showery & cool early next week. SALT LAKE CITY Thursday: Mostly sunny & slightly warmer.
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St. George is experiencing significant commercial expansion through new retail developments at Desert Color and Tech Ridge, alongside a diversifying culinary scene featuring new independent restaurants and bakeries.
The city of St. George has now opened two new outdoor hockey rinks just in time for cooler temperatures. These rinks, however, won’t be covered in ice, but flooded with hundreds of locals who have taken to the sport of ball hockey. (St. George city) ⨈ ⷀ ☀ ⤔ Save Story KEY TAKEAWAYS St.
GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — Dozens of residents were evacuated from an assisted living center last night after a fire started. However, despite the late-night shock, officials say it could have been a lot worse. According to the St.
Residents at Southgate Senior Living in St. George were evacuated on September 21 after a fire started in an air conditioning unit. No injuries were reported, and officials noted that the facility's sprinkler system helped prevent the fire from spreading.
A St. George man has been charged with insurance fraud after he allegedly lied to the insurance company in an attempt to get car repairs worth more than $7,000 covered.
GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — If you're driving around in St. George, you may see an odd sight. A local banana bread company has transformed their vehicle into a real-life banana mobile. Several years ago, Kate and Brock Guthrie found over 100 bananas that had been left on their car hood.
It is often said that an individual may never know the full impact they have on the world around them. But a group in St. George has recognized one individual who they say made them better people.
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has now surpassed $5 in the St. The metro area's average was listed at just over $5 per gallon on Tuesday, according to AAA's gas price index. 89 per gallon at the moment. 26 per gallon on July 1, 2022, amid other global tensions.
No, St. George is not named after George Washington. Nor is it named in honor of former LDS Church President George Albert Smith. Rather, that distinction falls to an earlier George Albert Smith, a colorful apostle who never actually lived in the southern Utah city.
(Sponsored) As St. George’s summer heat finally gives way to cooler evenings, Red Cliffs is preparing to welcome the community back for another season of free events.
Five St. George police officers received the department's highest honors for their actions during the June 7 Bella Vista apartment fire. The awards recognize efforts including entering smoke-filled buildings and assisting in resident evacuations.
Mitchell Steven Inclan faces 35 felony charges following a high-speed crash and vehicle fire in St. George. The incident, involving a stolen BMW, led investigators to uncover an extensive identity theft and mail theft operation.
St. George News reported on several local developments, including a proposed sales tax to fund the Fire Department and expanded cancer care services. Other stories included a 19-year-old nurse entering the healthcare field and a new headquarters for Stout Roofing.
The 50th anniversary of the St. George Marathon includes virtual race options for participants. According to a notice on the city's website, runners can participate in various distances from any location.
The St. George City Council will hold a public hearing on October 1, 2026, to consider several ordinances including street name changes and easement vacations. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers.
The St. George City Council scheduled a public hearing for October 1, 2026, to discuss several ordinances involving street names and easement vacations. The meeting will take place at City Hall in St. George.
The St. George City Council will hold a public hearing on October 1, 2026, to consider a street name change and several easement vacations. The meeting is scheduled to take place at City Hall.
The St. George City Council has scheduled a public hearing for October 1, 2026, to discuss several ordinances. The meeting will address street name changes and the vacation of multiple utility and drainage easements.
Nahko, the celebrated American singer-songwriter and the creative force behind Nahko and Medicine for the People, is returning to the local stage on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Performing at the Black Hill Event Venue, the concert represents a key stop on the artist's highly anticipated Hoka 10 Year Anniversary Tour.
