Mori Kessler

4 days ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Mori Kessler

Summer thunderstorms hit the St. George area Monday afternoon. For a short while, heavy rain fell, accompanied by a warning of potential flash flooding in wilderness areas like slot canyons, dry washes and burn scars, according to the National Weather Service. While wilderness areas are prone to flash flooding, the weather service also advised that the rain may cause street flooding, as well as minor flooding and water pooling in urban areas.

6 days ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Mori Kessler

It has been a little over one year since the implementation of a voter-approved general obligation bond in St. George and city officials are saying the results have been transformative for city parks, trails and recreation infrastructure. “The impact has really been phenomenal,” Shane Moore, the city’s parks and community services director, told St. George News.

1 week ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Mori Kessler

A feasibility study regarding the future recreational use of the Washington Dome area, located east of Washington City, is underway. Washington City officials hope to gauge public opinion through an online survey that is currently open until the end of June. “There are people already using it for recreation,” Charise Walker with Avenue Consultants, told the Washington City Council in a May 14 work session.

1 week ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Mori Kessler

Hundreds gathered at the SunRiver Veterans Honor Park in St. George to observe Memorial Day in remembrance of fallen soldiers and those missing in action. “On Memorial Day, we have the solemn obligation to remember those that gave their all, so we can be here to share our thoughts and memories of them,” John Kelley, a veteran and the event’s master of ceremonies, said Monday. A wreath was set in the middle of the park’s veterans memorial, where the names of military veterans can be seen on bricks.

1 week ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Mori Kessler

The recent death of a 9-year-old who was hit by a golf cart driven by a 12-year-old has the St. George Police Department urging parents and others to teach their children about the rules of the road. And to pay attention to safety guidelines when riding bikes, scooters and carts. On May 4, Steven Yu was riding an electric scooter in the area of 2780 East and Flycatcher Drive. Police said the 9-year-old was turning onto 2780 East when he collided with the golf cart driven by a 12-year-old girl.