ST. GEORGE— In case you missed it, here is your weekend recap of the top five most viewed stories published on St. George News from Saturday and Sunday, June 29-30.
See the related stories at the bottom of this page for the five honorable mention stories.
Tractor-trailer accident scatters ‘Flamin’ Hot Cheetos,’ creates hot mess on I-15 corridor
ST. GEORGE — Authorities are encouraging Interstate 15 holiday travelers passing through Littlefield, Arizona, extending through Southern Utah, to use Highway 91 as an alternate route, otherwise risk encountering an estimated 9-10 mile backup in both directions.
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Cars collide at St. George’s second-most dangerous intersection
ST. GEORGE — Authorities transported a woman to the hospital Saturday afternoon following an accident at one of St. George’s most dangerous intersections.
The collision between a black Chevrolet Trailblazer and a silver Kia Rio happened at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Dixie Drive, said George Police officer Trevor Anderson.
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Arches National Park celebrates super dark skies with prestigious honor
ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, Utah (AP) — Space lovers and star gazers have even more reason to visit Arches National Park in southeastern Utah: the nighttime nirvana is now officially certified as an International Dark Sky Park.
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Hiker healing after 8-hour rescue in Pine Valley Mountains
ST. GEORGE — A hiker in his 60s was still hospitalized Saturday after a nearly 8-hour search-and-rescue operation that included two helicopters, officials reported.
The man had been hiking with a small group on the Oak Grove trail in the Pine Valley Mountains, a steep terrain about 25 miles north of St. George.
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Beep! Beep! 5 wild animals you may not know live in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Many Utahns have seen deer, jackrabbits and a variety of birds while recreating throughout the state, but the Beehive State is home to a whole host of lesser-known animals.
In a news release, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources lists the following five species of wildlife that you may not have realized live in Utah.
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The top 5 honorable mention stories can be found below in the related stories.
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