Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

This 2019 file photo shows the effects of a partnership between the city of St. George, Southwest Utah Public Health and Spin to set up a temporary protected bicycle lane on South Main Street to evaluate the potential for a permanent lane, St. George, Utah, Oct. 22, 2019 | Photo by David Louis St. George News

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 13-14.

See the related stories at the bottom of this page for five honorable mention stories.


‘Worst is yet to come’: Study shows pandemic just beginning in Southern Utah

Stock image | Photo by Samara Heisz/iStock/Getty Images Plus, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — RedRiver Health and Wellness, a company based out of Southern Utah, started their COVID-19 antibody study in late April and the preliminary results have come back.

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Teen who admitted to selling heroin that led to overdose death sentenced to federal prison

Composite image with background photo by Peter Csaza/iStock/Getty Images Plus, inset is booking photo of Gadge Christensen, 20, of Hurricane, taken in Washington County, Utah, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A 20-year-old man charged with negligent homicide following an overdose death in Washington City last year was sentenced to serve 37 months in a federal prison for drug distribution during a hearing held in U.S. District Court last week, while his state charges were dropped.

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Company operating bike-share in St. George pulls the plug on its business

This 2019 file photo shows the effects of a partnership between the city of St. George, Southwest Utah Public Health and Spin to set up a temporary protected bicycle lane on South Main Street to evaluate the potential for a permanent lane, St. George, Utah, Oct. 22, 2019 | Photo by David Louis St. George News

ST. GEORGE — As the weather throughout Southern Utah begins to warm, outdoor enthusiasts are taking to St. George’s extensive hike and bike trail system in increasing numbers. Unfortunately, one component for fun in the sun will be missing.

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Police seeking public’s help in finding varmint responsible for taking Yosemite Sam carving in Springdale

Authorities are seeking information on a Yosemite Sam wood carving similar to the photo that was taken from a storefront in May, Springdale, Utah, May 16, 2020 | Photo courtesy of the Springdale Police Department, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Authorities in Springdale are seeking information on a Yosemite Sam wood carving that was stolen from a business in the Springdale area last month.

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Draft study for Northern Corridor released, public urged to comment

Sarah Thomas of Conserve Southwest Utah, points out toward the Red Cliffs Desert Reverse that abuts to the Green Springs area of Washington City which could have the Northern Corridor built in close proximity to area homes, Washington City, Utah, Dec. 12, 2019. | Photo by Mori Kessler, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released a draft environmental impact study for the Northern Corridor project Friday and encourages the public to submit comments on the study between now and early September.

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The top five honorable mention stories can be found below in the related stories.

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