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Sunrise Stories: More Details Revealed Regarding Snow Canyon Death in St. George
Authorities in Kane County are searching for a missing military vehicle used in logging operations over 70 years ago. The historic half-track military vehicle was reported missing in June, and police believe the vehicle to be in the Colorado City area. Anyone with information on the vehicle should contact the...
Woman Declared Dead at Snow Canyon State Park During Heat Wave
Authorities in Washington County declared a woman as dead following a report of distressed hikers at Snow Canyon State Park on July 13. The Santa Clara-Ivins Public Safety Department released a statement on Facebook summarizing the incident, written by Chief Jaron L. Studley. Studley said, “On July 13, 2024, at...
Woman dead, parents in coma after suspected heat-related incident in Snow Canyon
IVINS, Utah (KUTV) — A 30-year-old woman is sadly dead and her parents are in a medically-induced coma, after first responders found them in Snow Canyon State Park. First responders found Belyruth Ordóñez's body Saturday afternoon. Close friends said her parents are still in critical condition at a hospital in St. George as of Monday night.
St. George Police Launch Campaign To Improve Pedestrian Safety
The St. George City Police Department has seen too many tragedies involving pedestrians and crosswalks and their officers are determined to do something about it. Just in the past year, several pedestrians have died in St. George and eve one death is too many. So SGPD is embarking on a...
Police: Failure to yield causes vehicle-motorcycle crash at intersection of Red Hills and Gateway
ST. GEORGE — Police say a motorcyclist was transported to the hospital after a driver failed to yield at a yellow light at the intersection of Gateway Drive and Red Hills Parkway Tuesday at noon. Lt. Aaron Bergquist of the St. George Police Department told St. George News that...
Rubble fire doused on the double at Washington City salvage yard
WASHINGTON CITY — Emergency personnel responding to a report of several cars burning saw two engines dispatched by the Washington City Fire Department on Tuesday. Although thick black smoke from the fire could be seen from Leeds, only one of the responding engines was needed to quickly douse the blaze that began at approximately 11:45 a.m.
UPDATE: Runaway St. George teen located
ST. GEORGE —A teen originally report as possible runaway last Saturday has been found, according to police. The St. George Police Department reported that 15-yera-old Kaylia Erekson, who was originally reported missing on Saturday, July 13 via a social media post. The departed updated the post Monday shortly before...
‘I’m here to help’: Utah Tech University has a new chief of police
ST. GEORGE — Wes LiCalzi has been appointed as the new chief of police for the Utah Tech Police Department, continuing its mission to protect, serve and educate the university community. LiCalzi served as the interim chief for six months before he was awarded the title full-time. He told...
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