Mori Kessler

1 week ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Mori Kessler

At least a dozen homes have been burned in Pine Valley as firefighters from multiple agencies combat the growing Forsyth Fire that has grown to 1,500 acres by late Friday. The fire remains 0% contained, and the cause remains unknown, according to a news release by Utah Interagency Fire. Progression of the fire has been driven by red flag winds. Homes listed as lost include primary and secondary homes. Washington County Sheriff’s Sgt.

1 week ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Mori Kessler

The public is invited to attend an open house and comment on two new highway underpasses proposed for 400 East and 900 South in St. George. Proposed as part of the Utah Department of Transportation's forthcoming highway widening project for Interstate 15 between St. George Boulevard/Exit 8 and Bluff Street/Exit 6, the underpasses are meant to provide improved mobility and connectivity in that part of the city.

1 week ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Mori Kessler

The city of St. George is slated to adopt its proposed $523.2 million budget for 2026 this Thursday. City officials tout it as a financial blueprint, reflecting a steady hand on the wheel amid economic uncertainty and pressures of growth in one of the nation's fastest-growing communities.

1 week ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Mori Kessler

Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash on state Route 59 near mile marker 14 just before 4 p.m. Saturday. Hurricane Valley Fire and Rescue reported the crash involved a white pickup truck and a gray pickup truck that collided, resulting in both vehicles going off the road, according to a social media post. One pickup was able to come to a stop, the white pickup rolled and ejected the driver approximately 60 feet from the wreck, rescuers said.

2 weeks ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Mori Kessler

St. George officials discussed proposed changes to the city’s accessory dwelling unit ordinance during a City Council work meeting Thursday, balancing calls for flexibility with concerns over neighborhood character, parking, and long-term affordability. Accessory dwelling units, known as ADUs in the construction industry, are secondary living spaces built on the same lot as a primary single-family home.