Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

Paparazzi Accessories is in the midst of a major expansion that will soon add 100,000 square feet of warehouse space. St. George, Utah, Nov. 25, 2019 | Photo by David Louis, 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, Nov. 30, and Sunday, Dec. 1.

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


Paparazzi Accessories expansion hits a snag, but it is the calm before a storm of light

Paparazzi Accessories is in the midst of a major expansion to its St. George headquarters. St. George, Utah, Dec. 1, 2019 | Photo by David Louis, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — The recent storms that blew through St. George put a damper on construction activities surrounding the expansion of Paparazzi Accessories’ headquarters. However, motorists driving along Interstate 15 will soon notice a spectacular sight.

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Southern Utah residents experience blanket of snow during holiday weekend; photo gallery

Snow in Colorado City, Ariz., Nov. 30, 2019 | Photo courtesy of Arta Fischer Warner, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Areas around Southern Utah were hit with inches of snow and rain over the holiday, with a few flurries finding themselves in St. George to residents’ surprise.

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Man flown to hospital following mountain bike wreck

Stock image, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A mountain bike excursion through the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve with family and friends Saturday ended with a flight to the hospital for one man following a cycling accident.

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UHP trooper struck in head-on collision near Beaver 

The vehicles involved in the head-on collision on Interstate 15, Cedar City, Utah, Nov. 29, 2019 | Photo courtesy of Utah Highway Patrol, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — As a Utah Highway Patrol trooper was attempting to slow down traffic during severe weather over the holiday, he was struck head-on by another driver near Beaver.

At around 3:40 p.m. Friday, UHP Sgt. David Bairett was attempting to slow southbound traffic on Interstate 15 near milepost 100 when his cruiser was struck by another vehicle in a head-on collision.

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Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on potential land conveyance in Colorado City

Photo by TSnowImages/iStock/Getty Images Plus, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — The Bureau of Land Management has opened public comment for a proposed land acquisition that would benefit the Colorado City Municipal Airport.

The Colorado City Municipal Airport is looking to collect 180.9 acres of mixed public and private land to ensure it abides by federal aviation standards.

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

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