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By James Mcfadden
Southern Utah Local News
Is it safe to swim? Toxic algal blooms persist in Virgin River
Mori Kessler
- The type of algal blooms that have developed in the Virgin River are called “benthic mats.”
- The bacteria produced by the blooms can be harmful to humans and pets, particularly dogs.
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St. George man faces 100 charges; cache of child sexual abuse images ‘likely 1 of largest in the country’
Cody Blowers
- A man was arrested on 100 counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor following an 18-month investigation.
- Agents recovered the largest amount of child sexual abuse material that has ever been forensically analyzed in Utah.
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Viral sensation and DJ Eric Rhodes brings 'a ton of fun' to 99.9 KONY Country's 4th of July Celebration
By Alexa Morgan
St. George police arrest 911 caller for making alleged false report of being robbed at gunpoint
By Cody Ann Blowers
Southern Utah Local News
A ‘leap of faith’ and love create housing to help domestic violence victims get back on their feet
Chris Reed
- Kristy Manzanares has been gone for nearly seven years, but her memory still brings Joe Gibbons to tears.
- Last Thursday, the Dove Center christened Kristy Suites.
- A 19th-century home that will act as transitional housing for the victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
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Woman transported to hospital after crashing through wall in Washington City
Alysha Lundgren
- After reportedly donating plasma, a woman crashed through a brick wall in Washington City on Sunday afternoon.
- While the driver didn't sustain any obvious injuries, Klotz said she was transported to the hospital.
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Ivins City Council sets 'truth in taxation' in motion as it weighs property tax rate increase
By Chris Reed
Judge asks defendant about desire to return to prison during sentencing in St. George
By Cody Ann Blowers
Southern Utah Local News
Patient transported with head trauma after collision on SR-18 between 2 motorcyclists
Bridger Palmer
- A motorcyclist sustained head trauma in an incident involving another motorcyclist.
- The incident occurred during a group ride on state Route 18 around noon on Saturday.
- Neither motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, officers said.
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Cox entertains idea of collaborating with California to bring more Colorado River water to Southern Utah
Chris Reed
- Gov. Spencer Cox said Thursday he is open to alternatives to bring more Colorado River water to Southern Utah.
- One suggestion? Hhelp California fund desalination facilities in exchange for part of its water share.
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Ivins mayor announces experimental initiative to make some homes more affordable in the city
By Chris Reed
Vandals put public access to Rainbow Canyon in southern Utah at risk
By Mark Eddington
April Fools' Day joke unveils Hell Hole Manor, a Utah luxury community near St. George
By Mark Eddington
Driver transported following Ivins rollover crash
By Danielle Mackimm
Overnight power outage planned for Ivins: What residents should know about food safety when fridge turns off
By Chris Reed
LPGA to host St. George-area event at new Black Desert Resort in Ivins
By Beth Ann Nichols
YouTube influencers convicted of aggravated child abuse in Ivins appear for sentencing
By Cody Ann Blowers
Firefighters, police and medical students respond to bus crash in Ivins, but it was only practice
By Chris Reed
Utah YouTuber, therapist Jodi Hildebrandt's multi-million dollar home put up for sale
By Brian Schnee