Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

Vehicles participate in the “Trump Train” in support of the reelection of President Donald Trump on Oct. 11, 2020, from St. George to Hurricane, Utah. | Photo by Aspen Stoddard, 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, Oct. 10-11.

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


UPDATED: ‘Trump Train’ cars stretch from St. George to Hurricane in support of president’s re-election

Vehicles participate in the “Trump Train” in support of the reelection of President Donald Trump on Oct. 11, 2020, from St. George to Hurricane, Utah. | Photo by Aspen Stoddard, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — The parking lot of the Washington County School District in downtown St. George was filled with vehicles Sunday morning as supporters of President Donald Trump embarked on what they called a “Trump Train” parade of cars in support of his reelection.

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Anti-human-trafficking group Operation Underground Railroad under investigation

Tim Ballard arrives at OUR’s walk against child trafficking in St. George, Utah, July 30, 2020 | Photo courtesy of Melissa Hill Photography, St. George News

SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah prosecutor is investigating Operation Underground Railroad – one of the best-known organizations combating human trafficking.

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Discovery Channel’s ‘Street Outlaws’ filming on Old Highway 91 in October 

Stock image | Photo by Toa55/iStock/Getty Images Plus, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — The filming of  “Street Outlaws,” a Discovery Channel series that explores the world of illegal street racing, is set to take place on Old Highway 91 in Mohave County, Arizona – just east of Sand Hollow Bridge near Scenic in October – roughly 40 miles south of St. George.

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Southern Utah spikes to near record high in coronavirus cases

Photo illustration. | Photo by Zubada/iStock/Getty Images Plus, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Southern Utah had the fourth-most coronavirus infections recorded in one day Saturday while another death was recorded in Washington County as the current spike striking from St. George, to the state, to the nation, to the White House continues.

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St. George Express shuttle service receives new name 

Salt Lake Express buses line the street, date and location not specified | Photo courtesy of Salt Lake Express, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — The shuttle company Salt Lake Express has consolidated its two brands under one name.

Moving forward, there will no longer be the Southern Utah-branded St. George Express, rather, everything will fall under the main arm of the company, Salt Lake Express.

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

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