Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

View of fire damage and fire response at Mo'Bettahs Hawaiin Style Food, Santa Clara, Utah, Aug. 13, 2022 | Photo courtesy of Santa Clara-Ivins Fire and Rescue, 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 to Sunday, Aug. 13-14.

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


Washington City gets update on pending Main Street-Exit 11 project

In this file photo, the Main Street underpass in Washington City, Utah, Aug. 25, 2020 | Photo by Mori Kessler, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — The Washington City Council was given an update of some changes made to the preferred design of the pending Interstate 15-Main Street interchange at Exit 11. Construction of the new interchange could start as early as next year, depending on the timetable.

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Mo’Bettahs’ kitchen ignites from gas fire; no injuries

View of fire damage and fire response at Mo’Bettahs Hawaiin Style Food, Santa Clara, Utah, August 13, 2022 | Photo courtesy of Santa Clara-Ivins Fire and Rescue, St. George News

SANTA CLARA — A gas fire scorched Hawaiian restaurant Mo’Bettahs’ kitchen grills and walls in Santa Clara on Saturday.

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New chapter: Published author opens an independent bookstore with a focus on community

Tanya Mills stands in front of her bookstore with her son Jason Mills, an inspiration behind the store opening, St. George, Utah, July 27, 2022 | Photo by Jessi Bang, St. George News
Tanya Mills stands in front of her bookstore with her son Jason Mills, an inspiration behind the store opening, St. George, Utah, July 27, 2022 | Photo by Jessi Bang, St. George News

ST. GEORGE —As the door to the historic Judd Bungalow house jingles open, the rich and nostalgic smell of books fill the air. You glance around and instantly know – this isn’t your ordinary bookstore.

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Squeeze the day: St. George couple’s new lemonade business supports animal rescue and more

Couple Megan Roady and Alex Wisniewski stand together at their Lemon Lab vendor booth, Ivins, Utah, date unspecified | Photo courtesy of Megan Roady, St. George News
Couple Megan Roady and Alex Wisniewski stand together at their Lemon Lab vendor booth, Ivins, Utah, date unspecified | Photo courtesy of Megan Roady, St. George News

ST. GEORGE —A couple’s lemonade stand brings a whole new zest for life by using grandma’s recipe and squeezing it with love, benefiting humans and canines alike, one cup at a time.

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This is what Southern Utah parents should know for the new school year

Stock photo of school zone sign, Aug. 10, 2022 | Photo by tonktiki of Adobe Stock, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Winston Churchill, the great British statesman, soldier and writer once said, “I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.”

The new school year began Thursday for Washington County School District students and starts Monday for Iron County students.

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