Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

Stock image of a Washington City Police Officer in uniform | Photo by Cody Blowers, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — In case you missed it, here is your weekend recap of the top five most-viewed stories published on St. George News from Saturday to Sunday, June 29-30.

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


Police investigate fatal shooting at Washington City apartment complex

Police respond to calls of a gunshot victim at the Red Rock at Sienna Hills apartments in Washington City, Utah, June 30, 2024 | Photo by Jessi Bang, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A man was later pronounced dead after being shot inside his Washington City apartment early Sunday morning, sparking a swift police response and an ongoing investigation.

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Alleged wrong-way driver arrested in St. George after mowing down 3 signposts

2021 File photo for illustrative purposes only of officers responding to Red Hills Parkway, St. George, Utah, March 10, 2021 | Photo by Rich Allen, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A 911 call alerted officers to a wrong-way driver who crashed through multiple road signs and was later arrested by police for suspected driving under the influence and other charges.

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Semi overcorrection briefly closes I-15 due to early morning rollover

Traffic was backed up behind this semi that rolled over on I-15 near mile marker 13, St. George Utah, June 29, 2024 | Photo courtesy Utah Highway Patrol, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A truck driver walked away uninjured after rolling his semi-tractor and trailer onto the shoulder of northbound Interstate 15 early Saturday morning.

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Hurricane man charged for allegedly firing gun inside city limits with minors

Hurricane City Police vehicle, Hurricane, Utah, June 7, 2019 | Photo by Mori Kessler, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Felony charges have been filed against a Hurricane man accused of firing multiple shots from a vehicle. The suspect was reportedly driving while intoxicated with two minor children in the car during the incident, according to police.

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Arrested by federal agents in Cambodia, defendant appears for sentencing in St. George

Composite image with background photo of District Judge John J. Walton during hearing held in District Court with overlay booking photo of 57-year-old Philip Alan Rogers, of Davis County, booking photo taken in Washington County on Feb. 2, 2024 | Booking photo courtesy of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A northern Utah man arrested in Washington County with a juvenile runaway in February appeared for sentencing in St. George. The fugitive was later arrested in Cambodia by US Marshals Service agents in April.

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

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