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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...
Washington County students make their career marks at national SkillsUSA competition
ST. GEORGE — Six students from three Washington County School District high schools were honored recently at the SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta, Georgia. Industry leaders at the June 28 closing awards ceremony held in State Farm Arena awarded Skill Point Certificates to the following area students for achieving predetermined contest scores.
Woman dies at Snow Canyon State Park, 2 others treated for heat exhaustion
IVINS, Washington County — A woman was found dead and two others were treated for heat exhaustion at a busy state park in southwest Utah over the weekend, authorities say. About 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Washington County sheriff's deputies, Santa Clara-Ivins firefighters and police, and Gold Cross paramedics responded to a report of two people suffering from heat-related illness at Snow Canyon State Park.
Virgin residents asked to limit water use after well failure
VIRGIN, Washington County — Washington County Water Conservancy District has asked residents in Virgin to limit water use after the district’s well failed Saturday night. Residents should limit water use to only essential purposes such as showering or washing dishes and should not water outdoors, according to officials.
The heat is back on!
High pressure will keep it hot for the next several days. Increasing showers & t-storms over the next few days will create a high flash flood potential across the south. Extremely hot weather is expected across lower Washington County & Zion National Park on Saturday & Sunday. Heat related illness will be a concern, so take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water.
Virgin residents issued water restrictions due to pump failure
ST. GEORGE — The Washington County Water Conservancy District issued emergency water restrictions for the town of Virgin on Sunday. According to a media release, a pump failure is the cause of the call for restrictive water usage among residents. “Due to the failure of a pump in Toquerville...
Goodbye Albertsons: 6 Potential New Tenants for the Empty Stores In St. George
It was announced today that the some Utah Albertson's (now owned by Kroger) will potentially be offloaded in the coming future. Four Albertson's stores, including the two in Washington County are proposed to be offloaded to other retailers. Albertsons - 745 North Dixie Drive, St. George. Albertsons - 915 West...
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