Athletes cross the finish line of the Ironman St Members of the Southern Utah Triathlon Club pose for a group photo Local triathlete and Ironman competitor Rich Bruin displays his many finisher medals George has been a race that tested the limits of endurance athletes offering breathtaking views and a punishing course through the red rock landscapes of Southern Utah it has become a defining event in the triathlon world unpredictable weather and unforgettable community spirit athletes reflect on the legacy of this iconic event George made its debut in 2010 as a full-distance (140.6-mile) race quickly earning a reputation for its grueling elevation gains and extreme conditions The transition to a half-distance (70.3-mile) event in 2013 allowed more athletes to experience the course’s difficulty while maintaining its status as a premier race when brutal winds reaching 40 miles per hour made the swim nearly impossible Officials were forced to pull many athletes from the water leading to one of the highest DNF (Did Not Finish) rates in Ironman history the race has continued to attract competitors eager to take on one of the sport’s toughest courses spectators and local triathletes of the Southern Utah Triathlon Club have fostered a supportive atmosphere that has kept athletes returning year after year One athlete who knows the race better than anyone is Rich Bruin His journey encapsulates the heart of the race and the deep connection athletes have to it and how has this race evolved for you over the years and there’s something special about racing on familiar roads surrounded by stunning landscapes and that challenge keeps me motivated year-round their energy and dedication create an experience that’s second to none The community aspect has also played a huge role: training and racing alongside friends makes a difference exchanging high-fives and sharing the experience is what makes this race feel like home Q: Can you share a particularly memorable moment from your years racing here A fierce windstorm made an already tough race even harder I remember reaching the top of the bike course near Veyo Pies telling my friends I wasn’t sure I could handle another loop in those brutal winds But with their encouragement and some refueling Another unforgettable moment was in 2016 when I decided to run without socks A volunteer at an aid station saw my struggle and offered me their own socks That small act of kindness saved my race and reminded me that Ironman isn’t just about endurance; it’s about the community that lifts you up along the way Bruin: This race will be all about savoring the experience my main goal is to appreciate every moment: the start line buzz the support from volunteers and the finish line celebration Their encouragement and dedication have made this event what it is When I cross that finish line for the last time I want to reflect on the incredible journey – years of training friendships forged and the unforgettable highs and lows It won’t just be the end of a race; it will be the culmination of countless memories This race has been a huge part of my life for over a decade and while I understand that all things evolve it’s hard to see something so special come to an end the volunteers and the challenges have made it one of the best races in the Ironman series I’ll always be proud to have been part of it from the very beginning its legacy as one of the sport’s toughest and most beloved events remains undeniable tackling steep climbs or drawing strength from the unwavering support of the community athletes have left their mark on this course While the race itself may be coming to an end friendships and lessons learned will endure long after the final finisher crosses the line This article was originally published in the May/June 2025 issue of St Email notifications are only sent once a day summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen Receive Sunday Local Offers Coupons from St Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account GEORGE — A 29-year-old man is facing felony charges after allegedly picking up a teen girl who had been walking home and then trying to flee from police Eugenio Fabian Hernando-Ramirez was charged on Friday in 5th District Court with child kidnapping a first-degree felony; failing to stop at the command of police a third-degree felony; and two counts of reckless endangerment George police were called to the area of 750 East and 1000 South at about 9:30 p.m Two young sisters had been walking home when one sibling reported "a white van with a frog on it approached her sister," a police booking affidavit states The van then sped away from the area and the girl could no longer find her 13-year-old sister "Due to the possibility of a child kidnapping multiple officers began circulating the area in an attempt to locate the van," according to the affidavit police spotted the van near 900 South and 400 East by officers on bike patrol The officers attempted to stop the vehicle Other officers in patrol cars saw the vehicle a short time later and pursued it as the driver continued to flee running a red light at one point in an effort to get away police blocked it in and conducted a felony stop Hernando-Ramirez was taken into custody after getting out of the van (Mark Eddington | The Salt Lake Tribune) Volunteers work at the St George dinosaur site on Wednesday George • A premier southwestern Utah fossil quarry threatened with extinction by the planned construction of an electric power station will no longer go the way of the dinosaur A week before the May 1 deadline for excavation of the fossil-rich George city officials pulled the plug on the construction of the substation thus extending a lifeline to the three-quarter-acre quarry regarded as one of the most important dinosaur track areas in North America Instead, the city will build the substation on less fossil-laden land just south of the quarry, on municipal property across the street from St. George’s Dinosaur Discovery Site museum at 2180 E “We owe the city massive praise for working with us and deciding to relocate the station to protect this fossil site,” said Andrew Milner lead paleontologist and curator of the museum who is overseeing excavation efforts Even though the excavation at the quarry ended April 30 as planned scientists and volunteers will no longer have to forever abandon extracting fossils they can rest up during the area’s withering summer heat and resume unearthing paleontological treasures at the quarry at a more leisurely pace in the fall Milner said city officials opted for the new location after he met with Mayor Michele Randall and city staff to talk about the impressive finds they were unearthing and to ask for more time to excavate before construction on the station began George spokesperson David Cordero said city officials were excited by the discoveries found at the quarry “We wanted to be as supportive as we possibly could while also maintaining the location for the substation in that general area [near the original quarry site] to handle the loads,” he said “We are thrilled to be able to work with them on this Hurricane volunteer Alli Gholdston was one of many workers at the quarry who were ecstatic over the last-minute reprieve when they heard the news “When we found out we would now have plenty of time to dig through this site it gave us all such a sense of relief,” she said “We could work a bit slower and be much more thorough.” Gholdston is one of 750 volunteers from all across the country and as far away as Canada and Europe to work the quarry once news about the substation’s original location surfaced and the headlong rush to excavate the site began in March is many of the fossils found at the quarry date back 200 million years to the start of the Jurassic period and the end of the Triassic period the latter of which featured a mass extinction that killed 75% of life on Earth and led to dinosaurs becoming the planet’s dominant species workers have excavated and inventoried 1,055 specimens since the excavation began Perhaps more important than the quantity is the quality of what has been found “We have found four dinosaur bones so far,” Milner said “We now think we have potentially found three different species of sharks that are new to science We won’t know until we start prepping the specimens.” a dietary staple of dinosaurs that roamed and swam the area Milner said the prevalence of fish bones and fossils at the bone-dry quarry is because it was once situated on the shores of ancient Lake Whitmore a massive prehistoric expanse of water that covered everything between St “We also know we have four new kinds of meat-eating dinosaurs at the site – two small ones and two large ones,” he said. “The large ones were between 15 and 20 feet long and would have produced the big three-toed Eubrontes tracks that we are finding." Gholdston is especially enamored with the partial fish jaws she dug up. Topping Cedar City volunteer Nathan Martin’s list is the three-inch dinosaur tooth he extracted last Friday. For his part, Milner is enthused about all the new volunteers and fresh faces. “We have amassed quite a team of volunteers who live in the area and now have some serious skills that can help us with this site, the prep lab and to do field work elsewhere,” he said. (Mark Eddington | The Salt Lake Tribune) Paleontologist Andrew Milner shows off a dinosaur tooth found embedded in a rock at a St. George dinosaur site, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Volunteers are racing to extract fossils at the site before construction begins on a power substation. Between now and when work resumes on the quarry in September, Milner will oversee efforts to sort through all the material he and others have collected. As for construction on the substation that was originally slated for May, Codero, the city spokesman, said that won’t commence in its new location until later this year. St. George owns roughly 20 acres in the area, which includes the quarry, the new substation location and the museum. The nonprofit DinosaurAH!torium Foundation operates the facility, which attracts 50,000 visitors a year. For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune Game Recap: Baseball | 5/4/2025 3:44:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Utah (KUTV) — A 29-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly picked up a 13-year-old girl in his van as she was walking home with her sister in St George police said a young girl contacted them shortly before 9:30 p.m She reported that she had been walking home with her sister when a white van with a distinct frog symbol approached her sibling near 747 E The caller said she was unable to find her sister Police searched the surrounding area for the van an officer spotted the vehicle near 900 South and 400 East and attempted a traffic stop which ended when the van reached a dead end at Crosby Family Confluence Park on Convention Center Drive identified by international identification cards as Eugenio Fabian Hernando Ramirez stepped out of the van as the 13-year-old girl exited the front passenger side Both Hernando Ramirez and the girl declined to speak with law enforcement The girl's mother later told police that her daughter "has an extensive history of sexual conduct and interactions with older-aged (men)." A records check confirmed the girl had previously been involved with a 17-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man Hernando Ramirez was booked into the Washington County Jail on third-degree felony failure to stop at the command of police as well as Class A misdemeanors reckless endangerment and Class B misdemeanors reckless driving Additional charges are pending as authorities wait to obtain court-authorized search warrants for the electronic devices of both Hernando Ramirez and the girl human geography — how people got where they are — has always been a fascinating topic for me one that makes travel even more interesting why Chicago became the dynamic city it did when you consider that every Midwestern farmer sent his yearly crop off to the city on Lake Michigan and those goods were then taken by barge or ship through the Great Lakes for international consumption at least for the majority of American cities when highways or waterways dictated where the masses settled in which has now hosted a PGA Tour event as well as an LPGA tournament Once known primarily as a sleepy Mormon outpost George has become a vibrant destination for golfers and those who love to sightsee We spent 48 hours in the up-and-coming locale There's a reason the resort has pushed to house tournaments for both tours: The amenities are top-notch and the views are otherworldly. We met with Patrick Manning and he insisted things will keep getting better and better at the resort which is just now can wrapping up construction a gorgeous pool area and views of the red rocks and black lava make this an experience like none other There are twice as many visitors coming here than there are to Park City And so we just did one large one that can take care of the people who are already coming here seeing how people respond to certain things," Manning said We don't want to get in a room and say this is what Black Desert wants to be We want to be out there listening to people who tell us what they’re looking for." Manning knows that word-of-mouth from pro golfers can help propel Black Desert up the list of potential buddy trip destinations More: Uncommon ground: New Black Desert in Utah soars into Golfweek's Best course rankings so we walked Black Desert but didn't play it Our Travel Editor Jason Lusk has and his review of the property was glowing: wide where it needs to be and tricky where it counts Black Desert can accommodate a resort guest or a tour pro Black Desert was the last course designed by Tom Weiskopf before his death caused by pancreatic cancer The layout has quickly climbed the rankings and is No 1 in Utah on Golfweek’s Best list of public-access courses 81 among all modern courses in the country And it’s all part of one the most ambitious endeavors golf has seen in decades For more on Black Desert, click here. which sits overlooking a reservoir a few miles to the east of St 2 on Golfweek's Best list of courses you can play in Utah also boasts amazing views even though it's more of a wide-open feel as opposed to Black Desert's rolling ride through mountain valleys Because the area is largely devoid of trees I'm assuming the winds can get pretty strong and that could also make maintaining the course a bit tricky Sand Hollow has a few holes on the back nine that will take your breath away and could conceivably do the same with your ball if you don't avoid the treacherous cliffs and canyons since we went for a CVB-like dinner at the famous Cliffside Restaurant and then also had a fulfilling meal at Angelica's a small Mexican joint recommended by a local especially considering the amazing view of the entire region the property offers up to guests We tried the butternut squash soup and the seared Idaho red trout looking for a little substance after some wine tasting This little spot has surprisingly good street tacos and one of our faves was the Angelica's Special: Carne Asada with grilled bell peppers onions and melted cheese on top of three soft flat corn tortillas with a side of rice and beans Looking to take out a little frustration after too many three-putts This thrill ride on the side of a mountain ridge will certainly clear your mind Mad Moose has a number of Polaris 2- and 4-seaters that make cruising through the red rocks an unforgettable experience We did the West Rim trail and after getting used to the machine which glides through the sand and over rocks with ease we followed a guide for a 2-hour trip that had so many highlights Zion National Park is an incredible experience it's getting more and more difficult to get into the park and the parking/shuttle system can make the main portion of the park a true time suck for those who are only in town for a day or two But you can see something amazing at Kolob Canyons a remote portion of Zion which sits on the backside of the main park The Timber Creek Overlook Trail is manageable and the vistas are spectacular but then quickly subsided and the sun lit up the rock formations soon after Don't come here and expect a plethora of high-end dinner options or nightlife you're looking for an outdoor experience that is like no other live the high life and then make the 90-minute-or-so drive up to St George for some eye candy you won't see anywhere else why are people flocking to a remote part of Utah The town has diversified away from its strong Mormon past George and the Greater Zion region are some of the best in the country And since moving crops or having a seaport isn't as necessary as it once was for the growth of a city expect this once-secretive place to become the next Sedona The 2022 census estimate for the city was over 102,000 This momentum isn't stopping any time soon First responders investigate the scene of the crash in St George Police vehicle is parked at the crash scene in St A 9-year-old boy sustained head injuries after he was in a collision with another child Sunday afternoon First responders were dispatched to the scene near the intersection of 2780 East and Flycatcher Drive where the two children reportedly collided with each other while one was driving a golf cart and the other was on a motorized scooter Bryan Hendrix said the call came in at approximately 3 p.m It appeared that a 12-year-old girl was driving the golf cart north on 2780 East Hendrix said it appears the golf cart ran over the boy but Hendrix said he may soon be moved to a children’s hospital in Las Vegas "Family went with the 9-year-old to the hospital and they were pretty — obviously pretty distraught," Hendrix said He said that while golf carts don't require insurance operators must be at least 16 years old when on a public roadway No citations were issued to either family and Hendrix said that no charges would be filed until police had reconstructed the scene and investigated the crash recklessness — nothing like that," he said Other agencies later assisted with the reconstruction of the crash scene This report is based on statements by first responders and may not include the full scope of the findings GEORGE — You could say this story began about 200 million years ago That's when scientists and volunteers rushed to excavate a fossil-rich quarry at the Dinosaur Discovery Site in St George before it was scheduled to be turned into a power substation "The discoveries have been crazy," said Jim Kirkland which is known as one of the most significant of its kind in North America has yielded impressive finds in just a couple of months Probably 20 to 30 dinosaur teeth of various sorts," Kirkland said Thousands of volunteers from across the country and even around the world came to dig a new electric substation was planned for the quarry location City officials gave scientists until the end of April to excavate what they could before construction began "It's a major site anywhere in the world "Just because it tells the story of the recovery from this global mass extinction." and we determined if we move the site just a little bit then it would be able to allow them to continue to be able to work on this site," said David Cordero The decision came after meetings between city officials and museum leaders who shared the scientific value of what was being uncovered City leaders agreed to move the substation's location just enough to spare the fossil site "I think everyone is walking away from this very happy," Cordero said While excavation at the quarry has paused for the summer paleontologists plan to return in the fall when temperatures cool to continue digging and analyzing "Utah is the history of life," Kirkland said these dinosaurs at this site won't become extinct again A wrecked Tesla is removed from inside a car wash following a chain-reaction collision A tow truck operator removes a wrecked Tesla from inside a car wash following a chain-reaction collision A wrecked BMW sits inside a car wash following a collision A tow truck operator prepares to remove a wrecked BMW from inside a car wash following a collision A tow truck operator uses a winch to remove a wrecked BMW from inside a car wash following a collision A tow truck operator removes a wrecked BMW from the scene of a collision inside a car wash A rear-end collision inside a drive-thru car wash in St George left two vehicles heavily damaged Thursday The incident reportedly happened shortly before noon at the Tagg-N-Go Car Wash at 1506 S primarily involving a white BMW SUV and a gray Tesla sedan George Police Officer Ryan Nielsen said it appears that the customer in the BMW instead of placing the car into neutral in order to be taken through the wash mistakenly hit the accelerator while the vehicle was still in drive The BMW then sped through the car wash before crashing into the rear end of the Tesla The impact sent the Tesla into the rear of a third vehicle a Subaru that was about to exit the car wash Although that secondary collision caused significant front-end damage to the Tesla the Subaru reportedly sustained only minor damage and remained drivable according to police and witnesses at the scene employees who heard the crash said they immediately shut off the machinery and called 911 The incident occurred on private property and no citations were issued George Police Officer Tiffany Mitchell told St George Police Department personnel responded to the incident George News that this was the first time they extricated a wrecked vehicle from inside a car wash both vehicles had been removed from inside the car wash and loaded onto the respective flatbed tow trucks The business was able to resume normal operations shortly thereafter Tagg-N-Go employees working at the scene referred media inquiries to the company’s headquarters in St George News spoke via telephone with Mitch Kunzler “We’re aware of the incident and are reviewing the details internally,” Kunzler said “We’re working with the parties involved to ensure everything is handled appropriately our first core value is being customer-focused guest safety is always our highest priority.” ST. GEORGE — Months after a suspicious travel story led to the recovery of a distributable amount of marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms a Washington County couple arrested during the traffic stop appeared for sentencing George for sentencing after pleading guilty to multiple charges She was sentenced on a second-degree felony charge of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance which was reduced to a third-degree felony including third-degree felony possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia charges were dismissed as part of a settlement agreement when he was sentenced to misdemeanor possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia charges while both felony distribution charges were dismissed under the terms of a plea agreement Read the full article at St. George News here. The engine block of this vehicle was ripped out after a collision on SR-59 Spencer Richardson smiles for a family photo with his wife and daughter Composite image: Background photo shows bailiffs during a hearing held at 5th District Court in St Overlay booking photo shows 43-year-old Kay Billie Sorrels and 46-year-old Kibb Vern Jones A burned-out vehicle sits after a collision on SR-59 The engine block of this vehicle was ripped out after a collision on SR59 here is your weekend recap of the top five most-viewed stories published on St This Hurricane entrepreneur turned his passion for pickleball into a full-fledged business designing and manufacturing a custom paddle that's shaking up the game Read the full article here Months after a suspicious travel story led to the recovery of a distributable amount of marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms Read the full article here Read the full article here Traffic on state Route 59 was halted for over an hour Saturday evening after a collision sent three people to the hospital Read the full article here workers walking around in hard hats — welcome to Southern Utah The area's growth is seemingly unstoppable with new buildings and renovations springing up everywhere you look Read the full article here As Bandon Dunes Resort wraps up its 25th year in golf I am reminded of the magic of what many consider to be the most iconic golf resort in America Chances are you’ve heard of the golf holy land due to its seven courses on the Southern half of the Oregon coast features five of the top 15 courses in America one-third of the top 15 golf courses in America reside within a few par-5s of each other Where do the sixth and seventh courses rank They are stunning 13-hole and 19-hole (not a misprint) par-3 layouts or “short courses” known as the Preserve and Shorty’s Either course can be a warm-up or a cool-down or offer several days of great golf They possess several of the most amazing par-3s you’ll ever play After my 14th visit and spending over a month of my life on the property I contemplated the same thing I wondered after my first trip Is part of what makes Bandon Dunes so special that you have to put in some work to get there 1-ranked Pebble Beach and many of America’s great courses but not so remote that you are exhausted by the time you get there You have several airport choices like Portland (a bit of a drive) Eugene (less of a drive) or the seasonal flight schedule to North Bend count on passing several minivans packed with clubs carrying grown men clearly on the same journey down U.S Don’t expect a giant LED billboard or lighted signage letting you know you have arrived in the magic kingdom of golf You would surely miss the understated entrance if you hadn’t already been counting the minutes and miles to your arrival You’ll spend the first half a mile wondering if you missed the turn until you arrive at an unmanned gate confirming you are not lost You spend the final half mile winding up to the main lodge and a clubhouse that feels familiar and exactly what you’d hoped for — perfection Accommodations fit for a king who loves golf I don’t quite remember what I expected the first time I checked in at the resort picture a summer camp layout surrounding the main lodge cabins and an Inn filled with high-quality beds Resort lodging continues to be one of the biggest challenges for those booking due to the demand and inventory While some rooms are beginning to show their age in furniture they have started to solve that problem with remodels and the addition of the Round Lake lodge Round Lake continues the theme of quality and comfort What must have felt like uncertainty back in the late 90s now feels like a reality that was never in question The resort shares the name of the property's first links-style 18-hole track a par-3 that looks like something out of every golf magazine you have ever held Yet when you stand on the tee and pull your phone out to take a picture you will look down at the snapshot and be disappointed that it didn’t capture the mastery of one of golf’s great shots I can still hear my caddie breathe life into the story of the 12th hole’s inception Picture the creepy old sailor at the end of the dock telling the story of the monster in the sea Only this version depicts how McLay Kidd was assigned to design a hole to win the architect job for Kieser’s first course “The Audition Hole,” as it has been referred to tells of the assignment that … I’m not sure what I love more; the first time I heard the story or that every caddie since has told me the same story when I stood on the tee box I never stop the caddie to tell them I have heard it all before it is the ultimate reminder of what makes Bandon so special It was a gamble that was born from the love of golf If you ever get to reach for an 8 iron on the 12th hole you will know what I mean when I say there is something special about the par-3 in front of you the Pacific Ocean in the background makes it easy on the eyes but the true lover of the game will see how well the hole can stand up against the greatest golfer and how one small error can be punished There are certainly more scenic par-3s in the world this hole certainly plays the cool guy that doesn’t look like he is trying In an age where convenience and comfort sit in the front seat in our lives Bandon requires golfers to enjoy golf in its purest form — walking It’s funny when you tell people you walk and they quickly appreciate and understand that walking a course instead of driving from shot to shot is the best way to play If you are playing Bandon for the first time and those guides come in the form of a caddie so I do suggest a call to the caddie shack (yes not just a Bill Murray movie) and making a request based on your skill and attitude but like to keep the mood light and fun and I encourage joking I always ask for someone who has been there for more than two to three years and is skilled at reading the greens It’s hard not to rattle off your love for Bandon to any unsuspecting golfer who asks sharing pictures and rehearsing a few of your caddie’s best stories Your caddie is an important ingredient to a great Bandon experience this is a must; if you have had plenty of caddies I suggest a rickshaw (think three-wheeled push cart like you’ve seen everywhere else) I always lean caddie because it allows one to take in the entire property and fully enjoy the experience Insider’s Tip: Most caddies prefer to carry two bags but most prefer to “two-bag it.” You can also get a forecaddie who assists on shot selection I should point out that I think the greens at Bandon’s newest course are difficult for even the most experienced caddies to read as the greens are still new and in the early stages of the hard-to-stop transition to poa annua this makes me love the greens at Bandon Dunes and Pacific Dunes even more You get a chance to see into the future of what the greens at the newer courses at Bandon will look like from their near-perfect state at Bandon and Pacific there are many articles out there about poa vs other grass greens and most golfers can still recall Tiger Woods’ complaints about the poa at Pebble years ago but I believe a few holes at Bandon or Pacific or Trails will leave you taking back all of the bad comments about poa Bandon Dunes is the first and frankly my favorite of the five 18-hole layouts There is something deeply authentic about McLay Kidd’s design You can sense his love for the game and his desire to build something special you leave Bandon admiring how well the hole layouts blend land and you appreciate a younger course designer’s ambition and eagerness not to necessarily prove he belongs but to be worthy of the selection 1 is only a few yards from the pro shop and compared to many of the standard American tee boxes it is flat and hard to discern from the fairway if not for the subtle tee markers you will at times have a small gallery of those waiting for their chance to start their round the tee shot could be topped or pured and you can still make par your first shot depending on prevailing wind McLay Kidd understands you want to get off to a good start you’ll face a dogleg right uphill short iron The routing takes you uphill again with an elevated par-3 green which I believe is one of the highest points on the course you work your way back toward the ocean with a solid par-5 that inches you closer to your first glimpse of the ocean with the par-4 fourth hole that gives you the first chance to see how magical the boundaries of the course really are you flirt with ocean views mixed with dunes until you arrive at the par-5 9th hole wondering how you are already halfway home Insider’s tip: Grab a sleeve of Protein Balls at the turn You’ll thank me and enjoy the packaging meant to mimic a sleeve of actual golf balls Hole 10 allows for you to swing about any club in your bag the closer or friendlier the angle will be You’ll want it as I find this green structure to be challenging to visualize a shot into There are many ways to play the tee shot and approach you find yourself at the “Audition Hole” 12th put the sunglasses on and enjoy every minute of the final seven holes as everything starts to happen fast now you are given a fair shot at a birdie to get some momentum you jog back across the terrain to Bandon’s final par-3 where anything on the green will leave you grateful this is the same hole that during the 2020 U.S two of the best nonprofessional golfers slugged it out including a triple-bogey-6 from the eventual winner Hole 16 is visually one of the most stunning on the property The hole is drivable (wind allowing) or you can play it safe and still have a chance to stick something close sand and gorse all remind you not to go right But the green you do see in front of you after a small optical illusion of a valley is peppered with small bunkers that can turn a near-perfect shot into a test of your sand game this green can feel as if it sits on the edge of the world you will most certainly take your phone out a few times on this breathtaking hole I would bet that at least 90% of groups take a picture on hole 16’s tee box You have reached the penultimate of your Bandon Dunes round and you are left with two holes to take inasmuch as you can until the next round but fair par-4 where I am generally always happy with a par A small valley to your right separates you from the Preserve’s 13 par-3 holes You are headed directly back to the Bandon lodge but not before you are given one more chance to make birdie and dream of what could have been The 18th hole at Bandon Dunes lands softly instead of bringing your round to an abrupt halt you don’t want to drop out of the sky on such a great round of golf it feels like McKay Kidd wants you to enjoy your round wind will come from your left (north) or right (south) and not directly into your face on the final drive Land it in front of the wall of fairway bunkers and you are left with a chance to get home in two but even the green structure is inviting for the majority of short or long approaches with only a green side bunker left to make you think twice As you place the flagstick back in the hole shake hands and walk off the 18th green at Bandon Dunes your short walk back to the clubhouse will no doubt leave you instantly nostalgic Regardless of whether this was a bucket list or a new annual golf destination I am confident you will leave the Bandon Dunes Resort dreaming of another chance to enjoy one of golf’s most complete A flag waves in the dark as fireworks are set off Girl Scouts ride a float during Cedar City Lions Club’s annual Fourth of July Parade Cedar City Lions Club’s annual Fourth of July Parade Actors depicting historical figures appear in Cedar City Lions Club’s annual Fourth of July Parade A Civil Air Patrol cadet honor guard carries the flags at the beginning of Cedar City Lions Club’s annual Fourth of July Parade Participants line up at the start of Cedar City Lions Club’s annual Fourth of July Parade Scott Phillips welcomes attendees to "Wreaths Across America" program at Cedar City Cemetery Iron County is gearing up for the United States' 250th birthday with a series of events scheduled to begin this year On April 23, the Cedar City Council voted unanimously to pass a resolution supporting America250 and Utah250 creating a local committee to make "the July 4th celebrations in 2026 even bigger and better than the ones before," according to the City Council packet The committee will plan these celebrations in honor of the country's semiquincentennial 250 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed "This is a national effort that is coming out of the federal government and then it's been filtered down to the state governments," Phillips told the council on April 16 "And we want to participate as an America250 community what that means is that we will be doing a number of activities throughout the year executive director of the Visit Cedar City-Brian Head Tourism Bureau said America250 offers a "great opportunity to celebrate." even though I was pretty small," she told St And I think this is a great opportunity to unify our county and celebrate why we are the United States of America." George News that he's "very humbled that our community and our city leaders have chosen to participate in this." and I'm glad our nation is celebrating it," he said "For all of our struggles and all of the issues with our American government it is still the flagship of democracy that the world turns to say How can we emulate what the American people do?' Do we have problems and issues and it's written right in the preamble of our Constitution 'In order to form a more perfect union.' Because we will never be there But if we are constantly working to form a more perfect union And I'm hoping that these activities and these experiences that we'll put forth in our county will help us all realize and all work towards forming a more perfect union so we have it for our children our grandchildren and all the future generations to come." There are currently 22 members on the committee with Phillips and Twitchell serving as co-chairs Other organizations represented include Southern Utah University Frontier Homestead State Park and the Cedar City Interfaith Alliance "We've tried to really cover a cross-section of the community to make sure that we are coordinating and trying to match activities that would meet an entire city," Phillips said Twitchell said local governments throughout the county will participate with Parowan Mayor Mollie Halterman and Brian Head Town Manager Bret Howser attending the committee's first meeting And Iron County is expected to vote on its own resolution in the next few weeks Phillips said Kanarraville and Enoch have also joined the committee To qualify for funding through the Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement Phillips said the City Council needed to pass a resolution in support of America250 and approve Cedar's committee Phillips said he plans to request $10,000 for the upcoming budget and that the city could obtain $10,000 from the state as well as $ 10,000 to $15,000 from Iron County "And then we might use some fundraising," he said We don't know all the activities we're going to be doing yet and I won't be here next time it comes around starting July of this year through July of next year." George News that the committee hopes to plan at least two projects per month during that period Although the work is still in its preliminary stages These include encouraging residents to walk 250 miles throughout the year flying "an enormous flag" over Cedar Canyon expanding Brian Head's Independence Day celebration putting on a production of "1776," recognizing 250 outstanding locals hosting an America-themed spelling bee and planning a July Fourth Cedar City Community Band concert Phillips said the committee has considered recreating Paul Revere's ride between Parowan and Kanarraville painting 13 sheep during the annual Sheep Parade in honor of the original 13 colonies and planting 250 trees in Cedar City "(Planting trees) is part of our personal city initiative because these things will last generations and be here for years," he said such as the Southern Utah Museum of Art's planned exhibition on Native American history Individuals who want to join the committee, volunteer or have event ideas should contact Twitchell or Phillips "We're trying to put this master calendar together," Twitchell said "We're encouraging existing events to figure out a way to incorporate it into this whole theme of America250 … This is definitely about community and education and celebration A burned-out vehicle after a collision on SR-59 A firefighter approaches the scene of a 2-vehicle collision on SR59 A firefighter works on a car involved in a 2-vehicle collision on SR59 This engine responded to a 2-vehicle collision on SR59 “We got dispatched to a multi-vehicle accident shortly after 5 p.m.,” Hurricane Valley Fire Department Battalion Chief Tyler Ames told St The collision occurred at or near mile marker 12 on SR-59 in Washington County “We were told one vehicle was on fire and that there were multiple patients,” Ames said “When we arrived on scene we found that one vehicle was still burning but all the occupants were safely out of the vehicles.” Ames added that three of the occupants from the two vehicles were transported to the hospital with “a variety of minor injuries Some of the brush on the side of the highway near the collision caught fire Pictures provided by the fire department on social media portray complete destruction of both vehicles One is a burned out shell and the other is missing its engine block which Ames said was found on the other side of the road “One had caught fire and was totaled,” Ames said “There was significant damage to the other one.” Such severe damage indicates a high impact collision officers from the Hurricane City Police Department Utah Department of Transportation Incident Management and Utah Highway Patrol assisted at the scene Ames said that traffic on SR-59 was at a standstill for “quite a bit was flowing again.” The cause of the crash is still under investigation Three suspects were arrested following an alleged theft at the Target store located on River Road in St George Police patrol unit on South Bluff Street in St Stock photo of Purgatory Correctional Facility in Hurricane Three people were arrested Saturday after repeatedly stealing merchandise from a big-box retailer in St were arrested Saturday after police received a call shortly after 7:30 p.m about an attempted theft at Target on River Road in St Store employees told police that Malachowski and Munoz were found inside the store with a shopping cart full of items they were “actively concealing," according to a probable cause statement filed in support of the arrests Store employees reportedly said the pair was then seen leaving the store with more than $800 in merchandise Upon reviewing the store's security footage police say Munoz and Malachowski could be seen shopping separately at the store then meeting up to conceal the items inside a bookbag The pair is suspected of being involved in five prior incidents of theft at Target which were not previously reported to police Staff said the pair have been spotted in the store “multiple times following the same pattern to commit retail thefts Malachowski is suspected of stealing over $1,100 in merchandise from the store he is accused of using a box cutter to open five boxes of collectible trading cards that could not be resold once they were opened which left the store with a loss of more than $140 In addition to the items she reportedly concealed during Saturday's incident Munoz was allegedly captured on the store’s security footage taking more than $105 in merchandise during a previous incident who was found to have an active warrant for his arrest issued out of Washington County several of which were recovered during the arrest adding that Munoz said she had taken only necessary items and that she did not make enough money to survive Neither Malachowski nor Munoz had any form of payment on them at the time of the arrest Downey was determined to be an accomplice and is accused of taking more than $100 in merchandise from the retailer He reportedly told officers he entered the store “knowing he was going to take merchandise" without paying for the items then said he changed his mind and decided to put the property back Security footage provided by the store did not support Downey’s claims; instead it reportedly showed the suspect concealing items without paying for the merchandise Investigators determined that all three suspects arrived at the store “with the sole purpose of stealing merchandise" and had traveled to St since all three had reportedly stolen from the same retailer previously Downey is suspected to have driven Munoz and Malachowski to Utah from Nevada and security footage showed the trio together in the store officers reportedly found store property during a search of Downey’s vehicle All three suspects were transported to Purgatory Correctional Facility and booked into jail Malachowski and Munoz were each charged with two third-degree felonies Downey was booked into jail on misdemeanor counts of the same charges the Washington County Attorney’s Office filed the cases and the charges were enhanced against all three defendants Malachowski faces a second-degree felony of pattern of unlawful activity and a misdemeanor of property damage for allegedly cutting open the trading card packages Munoz was charged with one second-degree felony count of pattern of unlawful activity and a misdemeanor theft charge Downey was charged with second-degree felony pattern of unlawful activity and misdemeanor theft The defendants made their initial appearances at the 5th District Court in St and all three remain in custody in Washington County at this time A request for comment from Target's media relations has gone unanswered This report is based on statements from court records police or other responders and may not contain the full scope of findings Persons arrested or charged are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law or as otherwise decided by a trier-of-fact This file photo shows a Colorado City-Hildale City Police Department patrol vehicle in Hildale File photo of the Colorado City – Hildale City Police Department George man accused of fatally shooting a man last week in Colorado City The victim has been identified as Travis Lee Cooke who died at the scene after being found with multiple gunshot wounds has been identified as the suspect who shot the man to death Mark Gower with the Colorado City-Hildale City Police Department told St George News during an interview on Wednesday Nielsen is currently being held at Purgatory Correctional Facility on a warrant issued out of North County Justice Court in Colorado City on April 25 Officers were dispatched to a residence off Lauritzen Street in Colorado City after receiving reports of a possible shooting according to a statement released by the Colorado City-Hildale City Police Department Despite lifesaving efforts initiated at the scene Cooke ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene police say they found his vehicle at a residence in Hildale and the Washington County Metro SWAT team was called in to execute a search warrant Nielsen was arrested and booked into Purgatory Correctional Facility A no-bail warrant was issued the following day by Judge Barbara J Brown at North County Justice Court in Colorado City and the defendant was charged with second-degree murder The warrant was sent to the Washington County Attorney's Office and a fugitive complaint was filed stating "The State of Arizona has ordered that the defendant is not eligible for release on bond."  Gower said this is an extensive investigation with “a lot of moving parts,” which has led to dozens of interviews the evidence uncovered at this point has led detectives to believe there are likely others involved “We are still working to get those individuals identified right now,” Gower said Additional details will be released as the investigation progresses Nielsen will remain in custody in Washington County while extradition arrangements are pending Anyone with information regarding the case should contact the Colorado City-Hildale Police Department's Arizona line at 928-875-9170 or its Utah line at 435-874-2240 Booking photo shows 43-year-old Kay Billie Sorrels Booking photo shows 46-year-old Kibb Vern Jones 43-year-old Kay Billie Sorrels appeared at 5th District Court in St Sorrels was sentenced on a second-degree felony charge of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance that was reduced to a third-degree felony when he was sentenced on misdemeanor possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia charges The couple was arrested during an early-morning traffic stop conducted on Dec. 27, 2024 in St when an officer noticed a vehicle enter the roadway without stopping the officer reportedly became suspicious of the woman's account of their travels that day According to charging documents filed with the court Sorrels told officers they were returning home to Washington City after a visit to northern Utah which is the opposite direction,” the officer noted in the report a police K-9 was dispatched to the scene and alerted to the possible presence of narcotics The vehicle was searched and officers recovered suspected anabolic steroids several syringes and a suitcase in the trunk of the car that contained a large number of THC cartridges marijuana products and psilocybin mushrooms Sorrel told officers she was from Washington State and was unaware that marijuana was illegal in Utah but was unable to tell officers the names of the different steroids and said the substances were given to her by a doctor in Washington State Officers became suspicious when the woman did not appear to be taking testosterone or mass body-building substances Jones told officers they were traveling to Washington County from visiting family in northern Utah and were returning the vehicle to his niece he said he didn't know there was that much marijuana in the vehicle and was unaware of the steroids The suspects were arrested and booked into jail in Washington County on multiple charges when she pleaded guilty to the reduced charge and the judge ordered her release During the sentencing hearing held April 14 the prison sentence was suspended and Sorrel was sentenced to time served She was then placed on three years’ probation with Adult Probation and Parole and ordered to pay a $53 fine Jones was transported to Utah State Prison in Gunnison on Jan Jones pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charges and on March 5 a term the defendant elected to serve at the Gunnison facility He is expected to be paroled on June 24, according to Utah Department of Corrections records A weekend of truck festivities spiraled into chaos across Washington County as unauthorized gatherings led to thousands of dollars in damages Utah (KUTV) — A weekend of truck festivities spiraled into chaos across Washington County Prior to and following the Southwest Truckfest informal meetups spilled into commercial parking lots on the evenings of Friday April 11 and Saturday April 12 According to Washington City Police Officer one of these meetups drew between 150 and 200 trucks into the Best Buy parking lot near Green Springs Drive on Friday evening He said about 20 to 30 trucks were doing donuts and burnouts while a large crowd watched This lasted for about 40 minutes until the police arrived Klotz said that the damage done to the asphalt and a speed bump totaled $18,000 Between four and five people were arrested Klotz noted that the event was driven by a small group of participants who were actually engaging in the reckless driving But an unauthorized crowd can lead to a dangerous scenario for bystanders and law enforcement "The worry is that the crowd can turn hostile quickly," Klotz said He said there was one accident between a truck and another vehicle police responded to a similar event at the Smith's parking lot in SunRiver George Police Public Information Officer Tiffany Mitchell said about 100 trucks were involved "They scared a lot of people," Mitchell said It was really dangerous and irresponsible." Officers issued citations and impounded several vehicles for reckless driving and driving without registration or insurance She could not give an exact number of arrests but said it included "a handful," estimating around five Mitchell described the situation as chaotic with trucks blocking fuel pumps and preventing other cars from leaving the parking lot She said they dispatched as many offices as they could "One of our sergeants said he was genuinely terrified for the safety of his officers and the public," she said "That tells you how serious that was." Mitchell said that they are still working to assess the total cost of the damage She said that there is no further risk to the public and is hopeful that this doesn't happen again IRONMAN 70.3 St George takes place for the final time on Saturday week and we have an all-star triathlon cast fitting of the occasion Both Sanders and Long are multi-time winners of the race – Lionle winning in 2016, 2018 and 2021 and Sam the two-time defending champion after scintillating displays in 2023 and 2024 On the women’s side, Paula Findlay adds further interest from a Canadian perspective as the defending champion, while 2022 IRONMAN World Champion Chelsea Sodaro makes her eagerly-awaited seasonal debut It’s hard to look past bib numbers one two and three on the men’s side with Long ‘The Big Unit’ is the two-time defending champion and is formidable over the 70.3 distance – having finished on the podium in four successive races – and he has won seven events since December 2022 For 2025, Long’s focus is on PTO’s T100 Triathlon World Tour, and it will be interesting to see how well he transitions back to the traditional middle-distance after being well beaten in Singapore His storied friendship/rivalry with Sanders will certainly go under the microscope here The Canadian is equally as adept over the 70.3 distance and has found a new lease of life in the off-season – taking a more relaxed approach to training and amending his nutrition Sanders produced a sensational run to break the field at 70.3 Oceanside in early April and has won three consecutive starts over the 70.3 distance The pair last faced off at Oceanside in 2024 with Sanders besting Long by just over a minute Sam had defeated Lionel in eight consecutive races The wildcard in the mix is Denmark’s Ditlev who is competing in his first 70.3 race since the 2022 World Championship where he finished third His last two seasons have been spent competing in the T100 and over the full distance but his stunning victory at IRONMAN South Africa shows the kind of form he can bring to the table Ditlev has finished ahead of Long in seven of their last nine meetings and has beat Sanders in three of his last four starts Although the race is being billed as a clash between the top three other names to look out for include pro cycling star Cam Wurf IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong runner-up Jake Birtwhistle of Australia IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast champion Ben Hamilton of New Zealand – who also finished second behind Long in St George last year – and IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga winner Matt Hanson of the United States There is also a defending champion on the women’s side as Canadian superstar Findlay looks to build on her IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside victory The 35-year-old has six wins over the 70.3 distance in the past three years and is a contracted athlete on the T100 Triathlon World Tour in 2025 – likely to appear at San Francisco T100 at the end of the month Lotte Wilms of the Netherlands has been given the number two bib A three-time winner over the 70.3 distance – albeit her last victory coming back in 2022 – she’ll look to use her formidable swim to put pressure on the rest of the field Findlay has beaten Wilms on all five occasions the pair have met on the start line Sodaro makes her 2025 bow after withdrawing from IRONMAN Texas due to a virus while IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside runner-up Jackie Hering and third-place finisher Danielle Lewis re-oppose Findlay in Utah Lisa Becharas is perhaps a name to watch out for – she set a blistering bike split at Oceanside – while Brazil’s Vittoria Lopes is another interesting contender Follow the madness of the 'Race that eats its young' on RUN247 Angela Goodrich passed away peacefully on April 25 2025 at the age of 45 after a courageous battle with cancer Angela will tell you that she always planned on having two children but she skipped two and went straight to three with twins on her second pregnancy Angela and Matt kept bringing amazing children into this world and they didn’t stop until they got to a perfect 10 She loves every single one with her whole heart Angela loves being a mom and she could not wait for the chance to be upgraded to grandma Loving her twin grand babies was one of her greatest joys during her last year on this earth Angela loves the gospel of Jesus Christ and spent countless hours serving in numerous capacities in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Angela poured herself into serving her family She did it because she truly loved helping others Whether she was feeding you with homemade cinnamon rolls or feeding your soul with kind words sprinkled in with a bit of good advice she was always helping someone grow Angela accomplished so much with her time here Matt always says that if Angela wants something to happen and there is not much he or anyone else can do about it service (the get in and get your hands dirty kind) cleanliness (maybe that’s why she loved the temple so much?) It is no coincidence that the word angel is part of her name and there is no doubt that she will continue to care for all of us from the other side just like she always has Angela’s family would like to thank all those who have supported them through this most difficult time by donations meals and the many other ways loved ones have helped Family and friends are invited to share tributes online Arrangements and memorial tree planting under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah Obituaries may be sent to obits@stgnews.com Voting clerk Will Clancy opens the curtain for Charlotte in the voting booth as she reaches out to grab her hand at East Baton Rouge Parish Library on Saturday a seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives and runoff elections for two seats on the first elected St George City Council were all Baton Rouge-area ballots Saturday Follow with us live as we watch the results come in The district attorney's tax failed. Voters rejected Hillar Moore's request for a new property tax by a 60-40 margin but we respect voters just like we respect the juries when they don't come back in our favor," Moore said feel that they are already paying enough taxes that should support the offices." Terry Landry is going to the Louisiana House of Representatives. Landry won 52% of the vote Malcom Myer got 42% of the vote and Sonny Marchbanks got 6% The city council races in St. George have been decided. Republicans Patty Cook and Jim Talbot will join the first-ever elected city council.  He'll represent an at-large district across the whole city The early voting results are in. Voters who went to the polls before election day rejected District Attorney Hillar Moore's tax proposal.  all but one of the five tax renewals for the school board passed among early voters; proposal 4 of 5 was failing by less than 100 votes But if the full election results mirror early voting both Republicans who were endorsed by city leaders — Jim Talbot and Patty Cook — won the early vote in two city council races Talbot had 59% of the vote to Shaunn Wyche's 41% We'll be watching the results come in live If you want to see where to watch the returns, or information about other elections in Louisiana, check here. Click here to find your polling place Here's a rundown of our previous coverage on the issues: Email Matthew Albright at MAlbright@theadvocate.com News Tips:newstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com A Utah Department of Transportation camera on Interstate 15 captures scene of arrest of 29-year-old Eugenio Fabian Hernando-Ramirez reportedly found with a juvenile in the van off of Dixie Drive A Utah Department of Transportation camera on Interstate 15 captures the scene of an arrest near Dixie Drive The fence surrounding Purgatory Correctional Facility A 29-year-old man is in jail following a felony stop near Convention Center Drive where he was allegedly found with a juvenile reported as a kidnap victim was arrested less than an hour after the initial police report officers were dispatched to East Riverside Drive in St George near Heritage Elementary School regarding a possible kidnapping shortly before 9:30 p.m officers spoke to a witness who said two sisters were walking home when a white van pulled up and then sped away at a high rate of speed The juvenile told officers that once the van sped off She described the van as having a frog on the side “Due to the possibility of a child kidnapping multiple officers began circulating the area in an attempt to locate the van,” the officer noted in the report the van was spotted in the area of 900 South and 400 East by two bike patrol officers who activated emergency lights to stop the vehicle as additional officers were rerouted Another patrol officer spotted the van and attempted to stop the driver continued east on Sunland Drive towards Riverside Drive The van continued south along Convention Center Drive crossing into oncoming traffic and running a red light When the driver came to a dead end near Crosby Confluence Park several patrol units surrounded the vehicle was ordered out of the van during the felony stop Police said a juvenile that left the van on the passenger’s side was the reporting party's sister The driver was identified by an international identification card The child’s mother also responded to the scene and confirmed the juvenile was under 14 years of age She told officers she did not authorize her child to get into the van Hernando-Ramirez was taken into custody and refused to speak with police before he was transported to Purgatory Correctional Facility He was booked into jail facing one third-degree felony count of failing to stop or respond at command of police along with reckless endangerment and reckless driving; each a misdemeanor the case was filed by the Washington County Attorney’s Office and Hernando-Ramirez was formally charged with first-degree felony kidnapping along with felony evading and two misdemeanor charges George News reached out to Prosecutor Courtney Brinkerhoff-Sinagra who said the kidnapping charge was added after they received further information indicating Hernando-Ramirez did not have permission from the child’s parents to transport the youth Brinkerhoff-Sinagra said that each probable cause statement is reviewed to determine which charges are appropriate then charges are either added or removed prior to filing the state filed a motion for detention Friday asking the court to deny bail in the case based on several factors including the ongoing investigation into possible evidence of other child sexual offenses Hernando-Ramirez is not a citizen of the United States Prosecutor Lane Wood said in the motion for detention Hernando-Ramirez is scheduled to make an initial appearance Friday at 5th District Court in St where the judge will also rule on the motion for detention with the Colorado City-Hildale Police Departmen Read the full article at St. George News here. Washington County cyclists riding their bikes for National Bike Month events Residents ride alongside officers from the St George Police Department on a 5.3 mile course George is a premier destination for biking enthusiasts thanks to its stunning natural landscapes and year-round sunny weather riders of all skill levels can find something to enjoy To further its renown as a haven for cyclists George officials are planning to celebrate National Bike Month in May with two community events aimed at promoting cycling as a fun Kicking off the festivities is Roll with Patrol on May 5, followed by Bike to Work Day on May 16 May is the perfect time to celebrate bicycling in St George,” Active Transportation Coordinator for the City of St pump up your tires and join us for a month full of bicycling fun.” Officials said this family-friendly excursion gives residents a chance to ride alongside officers from the St George Police Department on a 5.3 mile course around the “Mayor’s Loop.” A 1-mile learn about bike safety during the “Bike Rodeo” cone course and enjoy a relaxed ride through the scenic Virgin River Trail network “It’s a unique way to build relationships between the community and local law enforcement while promoting safe cycling habits,” the press release said attendees and non-attendees alike are encouraged to bring bike donations to support the St Donations of used bicycles in any condition will be accepted The Bicycle Collective refurbishes bikes for community members in need promotes bike education and helps make cycling accessible for all Join fellow commuters in swapping four wheels for two on Bike to Work Day Residents are encouraged to ride their bikes to work The city will host two designated stops where cyclists can enjoy refreshments pick up free swag and learn more about local cycling initiatives by Abigail Quinn The Dorchester County Coroner has identified the individual killed in a collision on I-26 on April 30 (WCIV) — The Dorchester County Coroner has identified the individual killed in a collision on I-26 on April 30 Byers was traveling westbound on I-26 at approximately 1 p.m. when his vehicle struck a guardrail at the 177 mile marker He was transported to Trident Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 1:58 p.m Vehicles in front of the seeming always busy In-N-Out Burger in Washington City An artist's rendering of the In-N-Out Burger to be built in the SunRiver area of St Customers at In-N-Out Burger can order items from a secret Customers come and go at the seeming always busy In-N-Out Burger An In-N-Out Burger employee takes a customer's order at the drive-through George will soon be home to the second location in Southern Utah of a highly-popular burger joint known for its simple menu and long car lines at the drive-through In-N-Out Burger is set to be built off Interstate 15's Exit 2 in the growing commercial offerings by SunRiver. While the general location has been known for a while the question of when construction begins has remained George Councilwoman Natalie Larsen said Thursday night as the City Council unanimously passed a zoning amendment that clears the way for construction The new In-N-Out Burger will be built on two-acres of land next to a Del Taco location also opening in that area southeast of the existing Terrible’s gas station and west of the southbound ramp off Exit 2 There was some concern about the long lines of cars the restaurant tends to produce as is often seen at In-N-Out Burger’s Washington City location expressed by Councilwoman Dannielle Larkin city staff said the restaurant's site plan showed space to provide room for a queue of 30-plus cars “It looks like they’ve addressed parking very well,” Larsen said the long line of cars at the Washington City location tend to move at a quick pace thanks to In-N-Out Burger’s simple menu “I’m not concerned about that queue stacking,” Larsen said Like other popular restaurants that can garner a long queue of cars at the drive-through it was noted In-N-Out will have staff set up along the line to take orders during heavy traffic periods the city received a single email from a SunRiver couple who are looking forward to In-N-Out Burger’s addition to the neighborhood “We are super excited for In-N-Out to be our new neighbor and give our wholehearted support,” residents Lance and Deborah Parks wrote it is estimated it will take eight months to construct the new restaurant once work begins “We’re really exited to have the an In-N-Out Burger here,” David Cordero “So far Washington City has had the only In-N-Out in the region.” While the city is also looking forward to the tax revenue that having a popular restaurant within city limits will produce its location also highlights the large amount of growth that has occurred on the city’s southern end over the last 10 years but with all the (residential) rooftops that came in over time commercial has been following,” Cordero said In-N-Out Burger’s enduring popularity is said to stem from its commitment to simplicity With a stripped-down menu focused on fresh the family-owned chain has built a loyal following across the western United States The restaurant is also known for its “not-so-secret menu,” along with adding small but memorable touches, such as Bible verses on packaging and distinctive crossed palm trees planted outside many locations The extra menu is a collection of what originated as popular custom orders repeatedly made This collection of unofficial offerings can be found on In-N-Out Burger’s website The marketing move has kept the main menu’s in the restaurants proper Santa Clara-Ivins Police Chief Jaron Studley explains the department's recent investigation to the City Council of Ivins This stock image shows a Santa Clara-Ivins Police patrol vehicle The Santa Clara-Ivins Police Department reportedly discovered that a St George man possessed child pornography generated by artificial intelligence resulting in the launch of a federal investigation when officers responded to a “report of lewdness” at a Santa Clara residence officers say they came to believe that 47-year-old Jared Marsh had recorded a nude person without their consent Marsh was arrested and taken to the Purgatory Correctional Facility investigators obtained a search warrant for Marsh’s cellphone where they found “multiple altered photographs using artificial intelligence technology to depict juveniles in a nude state,” Tobler wrote Investigators obtained a second search warrant for Marsh's St they reportedly seized electronics containing “additional AI-generated images of juveniles in the nude.” Marsh was released from custody while his initial charges were pending Investigators obtained a second arrest warrant reportedly listing 20 first-degree felony counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor Marsh was found at his residence and taken into custody without incident He is currently incarcerated at the Purgatory Correctional Facility Tobler said no further details of the case will be released at this time to “protect the integrity of the case and the privacy of any potential victims.” Santa Clara-Ivins Police Chief Jaron Studley discussed the case at an Ivins City Council meeting earlier this month “I don’t know that we want to be famous for this but we’re bringing our first case in the region forward on the federal level for a case involving artificial intelligence and manipulation of images for that same type of material,” Studley said to the council that’s kind of a scary thing for people to be watching us model so I don’t know if I’m excited or if I’m nervous but we’re waiting to see how that plays out.” Tobler provided guidance on how citizens can recognize and respond to potential instances of child exploitation “Child exploitation can occur both online and in person and is often difficult to detect,” he said “Warning signs may include unusual secrecy about internet use sudden behavior changes or signs of fear or control around certain individuals.” Anyone who notices concerning behavior should not attempt to intervene directly and instead report it to a local law enforcement agency or call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) “The public plays a vital role in identifying and preventing child exploitation,” Tobler wrote “Prompt reporting can help protect children and potentially save lives.” raising concerns that multiple groups have been targeting the home the homeowner's nephew and spokesperson for the family said the damage was first discovered over Easter weekend he captured multiple groups entering the home In addition to capturing trespassers on camera he and a few other family members waited at the home for trespassers to come up they confirmed that this is not an isolated event "We caught 12 people on that night alone The night before we saw at least 10," Beynon said "It's not the same people every time While two minors were previously caught and admitted to destruction at the house Beynon said he has since seen people of all ages including one man who appeared to be in his 30s or 40s and a group of 17 and 18 year olds He believes the home has been shared on social media or via word of mouth as a late-night hangout or party spot "This is private property," Beynon said "It's posted and people need to respect that." Beynon estimates $60,000 to $70,000 in damages have been done to the home while they initially gave some trespassers the benefit of the doubt they plan to prosecute anyone caught moving forward "There's plenty of public land to explore you don't need to be destroying someone else's home," he said The case remains under investigation by local law enforcement A Cessna 340A (same airframe as a Cessna 335) takes off from an airport in this stock image A private twin-engine plane did a belly-landing on the runway of the St George Regional Airport last Friday in what may have been a case of “pilot error.” The incident is now under investigation by federal authorities when the routine landing of a Cessna 335 went awry as the plane skidded across the runway after the pilot seemingly forgot to lower the landing gear Two people — the pilot and the passenger — were in the plane, according to a preliminary notice from the Federal Aviation Administration The occupants of the plane were reported as being unharmed after the plane “skidded to a halt,” Warren said The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the official cause of the incident While the belly-landing caused a short delay in airport operations it did not cause the cancellation or diversion of any flights or closure of the runway There was also no damage to airport infrastructure the twin-engine Cessna took off from the Provo Municipal Airport and is registered to the Surdex Corporation This report is based on statements from airport personnel and aviation records posted online and may not contain the full scope of findings George man who died in an incident at a senior living center had accidentally driven his wheelchair into a pool The incident happened at Legacy Village of St The facility released a statement Monday saying a resident died in a pool incident George Police told KUTV they got the call around 1 p.m MORE | Resident dies after pool incident at St. George senior living center Public information officer Tiffany Mitchell said it appeared the man drove his wheelchair into the pool and drowned The man had "a lot of other medical issues." Details about how the man fell into the pool were not available Mitchell says they have opened an investigation into the death we bring in our investigation team to see if there is any foul play That is what we did this time," she explained it appears it's possibly just an accidental drowning." She said that they have not seen any incident like this in the past adding that "this is a really nice facility Lots of residents live there and unfortunately you can't stop accidents from happening sometimes." facility officials said "resident safety and well-being remain at the core of everything we do The pool involved in this incident is in full compliance with all regulations for pools in independent residential communities." They said they were fully cooperating with local authorities "We extend our deepest condolences and are offering our full support to their family during this incredibly difficult time," their statement read Facility officials planned to make grief support resources available to other members of their community Catholics from across the globe have found a home in the Diocese of Lansing Today the Church celebrates the Feast of Saint George Mary Cathedral in Lansing depicts the baptism of St and spread the faith across the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms The builders of our cathedral understood that St Ethelbert’s conversion marked the beginning of Catholicism in the English-speaking world shaping a distinctly English expression of Catholic spirituality that continues to bring souls to Christ the Virgin Mary appeared to Richeldis de Faverches instructing her to build a replica of the Holy House of Nazareth This Holy House memorialized Mary’s joy at the Annunciation the root of man’s salvation,” a message re-echoed in the Angelus devotion Our Lady promised her motherly help to all who devoutly seek her there as popular as the Camino to Santiago de Compostela in Spain Devotion to Our Lady of Walsingham reinforced England’s spiritual identity as the “Dowry of Mary,” a title dating back to at least the 14th century It signifies England’s consecration to the Blessed Virgin where a dowry was a gift of property provided by a husband for his wife’s security It is in this sense that the title “Dowry of Mary” is understood; that England has been especially set apart for Our Lady Catholic England was also called “the island of saints” and “the most devoted child of the See of Peter.” Throughout the medieval period and into the Reformation the only English-born doctor of the Church wrote extensively on Scripture and history coining the terms “AD” and “BC” to mark dates relative to the birth of Christ was martyred in 1170 for defending the Church’s liberty against secular interference and other houses of religious life were found in nearly every town across the land is associated with the beginnings of the Brown Scapular devotion Writers like Dame Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe enriched the English mystical tradition by reflecting on divine mercy The English Reformation brought immense suffering to Catholics Thomas More were executed for upholding the sanctity of marriage and union with Rome after Henry VIII’s break with the Church Their sacrifices solidified the unconquered resilience of English Catholics who kept the faith alive through clandestine Masses and the practice of the faith in recusant families’ households English Catholicism experienced rebirth following the Oxford Movement This renewal found expression in literature who reproposed the faith in works like Orthodoxy and The Everlasting Man Gerard Manley Hopkins expressed a sacramental vision of nature in his poetry captured the struggles and triumphs of the faith in an increasingly secular world Pope Benedict XVI once remarked: “The great tradition of English Catholic spirituality has much to offer the Church today It is a spirituality of both contemplation and action which expresses the deep interior life of the individual and the commitment to work for the common good SIGN UP HERE ContactSign-Up e-newsSitemapOutreach Mass CRIME 4:43 PM | Updated: 4:48 pm BY JACOB FREEMAN SALT LAKE CITY — A man was taken into custody on a kidnapping charge in St George after police said a 13-year-old girl was found in his van on Thursday A probable cause statement said 29-year-old Eugenio Fabian Hernando Ramirez was arrested after police received reports of a possible kidnapping in the area of Riverside Drive and Heritage Elementary School “Officers were alerted two young female siblings were in the area walking home,” the statement said “Officers were alerted by one female sibling that she observed a white van with a frog on it approach her sister The witness stated observing the van then accelerate from the area and she was unable to locate her sister.” The document said police immediately began searching the area to locate the van at approximately 9:25 p.m officers found the van nearby in the area of 900 South and 400 East Officers on bikes attempted to stop the van A police car then found the van again but it wouldn’t stop the van reached a dead end at Crosby Confluence Park “Officers conducted a felony stop on the van where a male driver later identified by an international card as Eugenio Fabian Hernando Ramirez was observed exiting the vehicle I then observed a young female exit the front passenger seat of the vehicle,” the statement said Court documents said “the defendant who is 29 years old was transporting the 13 year old child without knowledge of the child’s parents or consent from the parents The mother of the child did not approve of the child being with the defendant and was very upset.” Those documents said Hernando Ramirez was accused of a first-degree felony for child kidnapping a third-degree felony for failing to stop for police and misdemeanors for reckless driving and reckless endangerment George is set to welcome its first namesake cultural festival this spring the latest mile marker in the journey to build a community identity in the newly incorporated city The festival—called the Saint George Culture Scene—will be held on the third Saturday of each month Organizer Luke Lognion tells Daily Report that the goal of the festival is to build unity through shared experiences. Lognion also manages the Baton Rouge Arts Market in downtown Baton Rouge “Many people have strong feelings about the creation of Louisiana’s newest city it’s that art and music can bring people together unlike anything else,” Lognion says and if there’s one thing I know from living in Spanish Town it’s that neighbors’ differences fall away when there’s a block party.” The Saint George Culture Scene will make its debut on May 17, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church on Perkins Road. The inaugural event will feature more than 30 artists, music from Zach McLain and Nouveau Soul and a curated lineup of food trucks A portion of the festival’s proceeds will benefit St Margaret’s and support the growth of the church’s community outreach programs George did not have a hand in organizing the festival Mayor Dustin Yates has expressed his support for the effort George looks forward to another great event celebrating community and fostering a sense of unity as we move forward together,” a statement from Yates reads food vendors and sponsors from across the Greater Baton Rouge area are welcome at the festival On the sponsorship side, the festival has already secured its first media sponsor, Guaranty Media and Lognion is actively seeking additional partners This story was originally published by Daily Report on April 15. To keep up with Baton Rouge business and politics, subscribe to the free Daily Report e-newsletter here Washington County – The Santa Clara-Ivins Police Department reportedly discovered that a St George man possessed child sexual abuse images generated by artificial intelligence when officers responded to a "report of lewdness" at a Santa Clara residence investigators obtained a search warrant for Marsh's cellphone where they found "multiple altered photographs using artificial intelligence technology to depict juveniles in a nude state," Tobler wrote they reportedly seized electronics containing "additional AI-generated images of juveniles in the nude." Read the entire story at St. George News. Dixie boys soccer players celebrate after defeating Pine View 6-0 to finish the regular season undefeated Dixie hosts Pine View in Region 9 boys soccer action Cedar hosts Snow Canyon in Region 9 boys soccer action The Dixie Flyers finished the Region 9 boys soccer season undefeated in region play capping off their 12-0 campaign with a shutout win at home over Pine View on Friday night Five different Dixie players scored while five others recorded assists as the Flyers rolled to a 6-0 win over the Panthers Junior Alex Sarabia led the way with two goals for Dixie while senior goalkeeper Mason Randolph recorded the shutout In their 12 wins in as many region contests the Flyers have scored 56 goals for an average of 4.67 goals per game while allowing just 10 goals total (0.83 average) Senior Taylor Kogan had one goal and one assist against Pine View bringing his season totals to a school-record 25 goals along with nine assists As previously reported have all signed letters of intent to play collegiate soccer “It’s been a great season for sure,” Dixie head coach Travis Wilkinson told St “Our region is stacked with great players and excellent coaches so it’s been extra special to run the table undefeated.” Although Dixie has seen various region titles over the years along with multiple seasons with only one loss Wilkinson said he could remember only one other season when Dixie went undefeated in region play “We’ve been blessed that our guys have stayed healthy this season with our coaches managing their fitness and training,” Wilkinson said Wilkinson said he expects the Flyers will either be ranked first or second in the final RPI numbers which are set to be announced next Wednesday The 4A playoffs are scheduled to open on May 9 followed by second-round games on May 13 and quarterfinal contests on May 15 “We expect to see a bye in the first round followed by two home field rounds,” Wilkinson said that will leave us positioned to head up to Herriman and play at Zions Bank Stadium for the semifinals.” The winners of the two semifinal games on May 20 will then face each other for the state championship at America First Field in Sandy on May 22 Finishing in second place in Region 9 were the Crimson Cliffs Mustangs The Warriors defeated the Reds at Cedar 2-1 in double overtime on Friday afternoon to finish their season 8-4 tied for fourth place with both Desert Hills and Pine View Rounding out the region standings was Hurricane Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application and servant was suddenly transferred to the presence of his Heavenly Father and Savior for future missions and angelic assignments on March 11th Those left behind are mourning the loss of this noble and great man but the angels are simultaneously cheering to now utilize his great energy reaching out to every soul he met; the child So many called him friend because he was a true friend to all He loved his Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ first and foremost and was "all in" in the service of Him He loved being an instrument in the Lord's hands and was a good Samaritan down to the final moments of his mortal probation and even beyond his death when he donated his organs so others might live on through him and Margery Anne Schmucker in Salt Lake City His Dunlap Clan legacy will live on and be honored through his brother (Penny) and sister Carole Anne George of Ivins and his daughter Kinzi Kunzler (Tom) of Burley Id Rob joined the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a young man while serving in the US Marines in Camp Pendleton He then enlisted in God's army and served an honorable mission to Rome He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Curriculum Development He married and raised his 4 children in Wyoming Texas and held many other church callings during his lifetime and as an ordinance worker in the St George Temple and Baptistry he met his eternal companion "Alley" while riding his rusty bike on the greenbelt of the Snake River literally across the street of the Idaho Falls Temple They were married civilly twice; once in 2008 and again in 2012 when he was rebaptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Their marriage was sealed and solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple September 21 They chose this day to be their new anniversary as it was the beginning of their eternal life together in Tandemonium which was quintessentially the symbol of their marriage They could never answer the question of how long they were married because it required math then their marriage sum is infinite and timeless Along with the "package deal" of a 2nd marriage came the addition of Alley's daughters that he loved as his own; Cassandra Barany (William) of Seattle A recent role Rob acquired in 2023 was that of Pop to his 3 adorable grandsons- Silas (and one more on the way) in addition to previously being Papa Rob to Zoey You knew Rob was around because he whistled while he worked and did everything with confidence He was known as one to drive big trucks and buses tie large items to the top of his car roof for trips to the dump drive clunker cars and vans til they dropped be handy with the tool and the rolling pin never mind doing the dirty and unglamourous jobs the kind who came early to set up and the last to sweep the floor when the event was over He was a man's man in his skills and yet gentle and refined in his tastes "occasionally pondering what made Shakespeare and Beethoven great" He was the unofficial greeter of his Mayberry neighborhood and GV3 ward with his sourdough bread He willingly fixed things for his widowed neighbors and put their garbage cans out weekly We may never know all the secret service he performed for others because he was ever vigilant in looking for ways to help others and do good all his days His life was simple but his joy made it abundant His longest act of service was a full-time 23 month mission with Alley They were called to the India Bengaluru Mission but ended up serving the most diverse mission ever; first in the Church Headquarters mission 5 months while waiting for their visa 2 months in the country Timor Leste and 4 months in The Indonesia Jakarta Mission starting over and setting up a new household 5 times which he did masterfully and creatively They made numerous lifelong friends everywhere they went After returning home from that grand adventure Rob cherished his time spent worshiping and serving daily and weekly in the House of the Lord in St George He was scheduled for sealings and his evening shift just 2 hours before he was called home But he died doing what he loved- digging in the dirt Another viewing will be held Saturday March 15th 1-2 PM with funeral services beginning at 2:30 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day saints building on Indian Hills Dr donations may be made to the Iranian Brothers Refugee Fund to bring their friends Mahdi and Hiresh to the US who have been in captivity in Indonesia for 11 years Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors George's Grace Episcopal Church will be caring for a valuable piece of art until its permanent home is ready in the Liberty Village attraction a 32-acre immersive historical experience currently under development in Hurricane will feature live performances and replicas of historical figures and locations from the American Revolutionary War period The new piece of art acquired is a 1893 stained-glass window painting entitled "Twelve-year-old Christ in the Temple," designed by Tiffany Studios Liberty Village Marketing Director Ellen Jensen described the attraction's plans for the window noting that it was originally built for the Danbury Baptist Church in Connecticut Read the entire story at St. George News. Two bodies were recovered from a fatal fall at Inspiration Point April 30: Garfield County Sheriff’s Office detectives identified the couple recovered yesterday following a fall in Bryce Canyon National Park died “late Monday night or early Tuesday morning after climbing over the railing at Bryce Canyon’s Inspiration Point and falling approximately 380 feet down the cliff,” the press release said Detectives completed next of kin notifications late Wednesday afternoon Investigators said they are considering all possibilities but preliminary investigations have not been able to definitively determine the cause of the fall “The last known permanent residency of both individuals was Florida; however they traveled to Utah after spending a significant amount of time in Arizona,” the press release said “It appears they were living out of a U-Haul just prior to their deaths.” Anyone who may have information regarding the incident can contact Garfield County Sheriff’s Office at 435-676-1126 Garfield County Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal incident at Bryce Canyon National Park involving a man and woman who fell from Inspiration Point on Tuesday public information officer for Garfield County Sheriff's Office George News that the couple fell between 400-600 feet from the cliff’s ledge The pair had allegedly climbed over the safety railing at the scenic overlook The incident was discovered midday and recovery teams were headed to the scene at 1:50 p.m Recovery efforts involved Garfield County Search and Rescue Bryce Canyon National Park rangers and a Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter The exact time the fall occurred remains unknown though authorities suspect it was during the previous day or late at night Preliminary investigations indicate the fall was accidental but the official cause is still under investigation creating a wet and slippery conditions in the clay-based soil surrounding the area be aware of weather conditions and respect all safety barriers and signage when exploring scenic areas "Always have proper gear to assist in whatever recreation you're wanting to do,” he said Garfield County Sheriff Eric Houston told St George News that French tourists spotted the two people and alerted authorities “We think either late last night or early this morning they somehow got across the railing and fell,” Houston said “The Utah DPS helicopter did a phenomenal job getting down and recovering the bodies,” Houston added “They were in a really hard to get location off Inspiration Point.” “We haven’t released anything yet,” he said “We are having a hard time locating next of kin.” Houston said he used a range finder to measure the distance from the top of the cliff to where the bodies were found Houston added that the bodies have been sent to the Utah State Medical Examiner’s Office and the incident is still under investigation Cedar City News reporter Jeff Richards contributed to this report This report is based on statements from law enforcement officials and other responders and may not contain the full scope of findings The Israeli army demolished the statue of Saint George in southern Lebanon as Christians were celebrating Palm Sunday The state news agency NNA said Sunday that the statue was razed in the border town of Yaroun in the latest violation of the November ceasefire agreement "A video showed an Israeli military bulldozer bringing down the statue,” the broadcaster said Former Lebanese Labor Minister Moustafa Bayram shared on X a video documenting the moment of demolishing the statue of Saint George by Israeli forces The Israeli army "shamelessly documented the act reaffirming its hostility to anything other than itself occupying entity that has no place among the peoples and communities of this region," he said There was no comment from the Israeli army on the report Christians worldwide consider Palm Sunday significant as it commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem A fragile ceasefire has been in place in Lebanon since November 2024 ending months of cross-border warfare between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah which escalated into a full-scale conflict in September Lebanese authorities have reported over 1,440 Israeli violations of the truce including the deaths of at least 125 victims and injuries to more than 371 Israel was supposed to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon by Jan It still maintains a military presence at five border outposts Aerial view of Historic Town Square during the St Kids participate in face painting at in the St With warmer weather here at last, it’s the ideal time to get outside and connect with the community. And there’s no better way to do so than by celebrating the arts at the 2025 St. George Art Festival Slated for Easter weekend at Historic Town Square on Friday and Saturday the free Art Festival will feature a record number of artists displaying works in a variety of mediums and the annual event is the perfect way to welcome spring Awards will be presented to artists in multiple categories on Friday Visitors can look forward to viewing and purchasing paintings fine jewelry and more – carefully curated from hundreds of submissions and the city staff has been working tirelessly to make this year’s Art Festival the best ever,” said Peyton Lee “We hope everyone will want to be a part of this treasured tradition.” On Friday, April 18, the festival will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Then Tabernacle Street will get mellow with a performance by Yachty by Nature whose take on ‘70s and ‘80s “yacht rock” favorites showcases hits from such artists as Michael McDonald veterans of Lollapalooza and the South by Southwest conference and festival Other festival activities on tap include the following: Live entertainment on three stages scattered throughout Town Square Artwork from this year’s featured artist, Liza Compass in addition to her “Dreamscape Realism” artistic explorations A creation station for the young (and the young at heart) offering 15 diverse crafts that bring artistic visions to life Food trucks and vendors preparing an array of international food and refreshments situated by the west and Greater Zion main stages The Art Attack 1-mile and 5K races on Tabernacle Street on Saturday The Desertscape International Film Festival showing April 16-19 at the Electric Theater bringing cinema lovers together to enjoy indie films and filmmakers For more information, go to sgartfestival.com and sgartfestival.com/festivalmap Organizers said over the years it has expanded to include over 150 artists juried from hundreds of entries from throughout the United States Over 30,000 people from around the West converge on St George to enjoy thousands of original works of art a vibrant children’s area and all types of food George Art Festival takes place each year at Historic Town Square on Main Street nestled between Tabernacle Street and 100 South