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How STG Cool Decking & Pool Care Beat the Heat
STG Cool Decking and STG Pool Maintenance offer reliable, climate tested solutions for Southern Utah homeowners dealing with hot decks and pool upkeep.
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St. George and Southern Utah local news, growth and development, public safety, community updates, business openings and regional stories from St.George Direct.
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Spreading Joy, One Song at a Time: How ‘That Singing Lady’ is Bringing Smiles and Joy to Southern Utah
Katie Neil revives the singing telegram across Southern Utah with colorful costumes, custom songs and joyful surprise visits.
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Keeping the Spirit of the West Alive: Inside St. George’s Wild Pony Tattoo
Wild Pony Tattoo brings traditional tattooing, Western art and a welcoming community spirit together in the heart of St. George.
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Clear Skies, High Elevations Offer Prime Viewing for October Meteor Showers in Southern Utah
A practical Southern Utah viewing guide to the October Draconids, Orionids and Southern Taurids, with peak dates and dark sky tips.
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The Sound of St. George: Inside Music Works
For more than five decades, Music Works has helped Southern Utah musicians find instruments, repair trusted gear, trade in used equipment and learn from local teachers.
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The Rooms We Choose: How Supper Club Is Changing the Way St. George Businesses Connect
A different kind of business gathering is creating lasting relationships across Southern Utah, one thoughtful conversation at a time.
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From Wedding Receptions to Classrooms: How One Woman Is Changing Minds About Reptiles
A Southern Utah reptile rescue is helping children and adults replace fear with curiosity through guided animal encounters at schools, parties, community events and even wedding receptions.
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We Had a Couple of Skate Parks. They Get Washington Wheels.
Growing up in Southern Utah meant making the most of a few ramps and a patch of concrete. Washington Wheels Park shows how far our cities have come and why this 15 acre playground deserves a little gratitude, even when the splashpad is down.
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The Exit 2 Boom: How the South Side is Reshaping St. George
New healthcare, dining, recreation and transportation projects are changing the area around Exit 2. A local video walkthrough shows what is open now and what is coming next.
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What If We’ve Been Thinking About Pain All Wrong?
A Southern Utah registered nurse offers mobile care and a clear, patient centered conversation about pain, recovery and nervous system health.
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89-Year-Old Artist Turns Family History and Playful Quilt Designs Into Social Media Sensation
Diane Ricks turns family stories, photographs, and inventive textile techniques into art that is finding an enthusiastic audience online.
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Digital High-Fives: How Likes and Shares Build St. George
A share, review, or follow can help Southern Utah neighbors discover the local businesses that make this community work.
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St. George Commercial Growth: Fresh Flavors and Major Anchors
St. George continues its commercial growth with major retail near Desert Color, Tech Ridge developments, and new local dining spots across town.
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Paws for Comfort: How Intermountain Therapy Animals Soften Life’s Hardest Moments in Southern Utah
Meet the Southern Utah therapy animal teams bringing comfort to schools, hospitals, families, and people facing moments of crisis.
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Findlay Hyundai in Washington City: More Than a New Location
Looking for a Hyundai in St. George? Compare new and used vehicles, current incentives, local service, and directions to Findlay Hyundai in Washington City.
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Meta’s $3 Billion Eagle Mountain Expansion: Savior or Villain?
Meta is expanding its Eagle Mountain data center beyond $3 billion. We examine the jobs, education funding, water, power, taxes and questions Utah should track.
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Thompson’s $49 Whole Home Desert Check for St. George
Sponsored by Thompson: Claim a $49 Whole Home Desert Check in the St. George Direct app, with reviews of key HVAC, plumbing, electrical, air quality and water systems plus a qualifying repair credit.
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Prehistoric Tracks and Native Plants at St. George’s Red Hills Desert Garden
Red Hills Desert Garden in St. George features prehistoric dinosaur tracks, native fish, a replica slot canyon, and more than 5,000 desert plants with free admission.
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Kayenta Day Trip: Xetava Cafe and The Rusted Cactus
Plan a Kayenta day with weekend brunch or lunch at Xetava, time in the art village, and dinner and cocktails at The Rusted Cactus in Ivins.
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St. George Homes Direct: Built for Local Home Search
St. George Homes Direct offers live Washington County listings, detailed local filters, saved searches, price alerts, and a free iPhone app supported by a Southern Utah real estate team.
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St. George Gets Faster Emergency Flights as Dixie Days Fills the Week
A new St. George emergency transport base may help crews reach patients five to ten minutes sooner, while Dixie Days continues downtown through Sunday.
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Delta Flight Bound for Salt Lake City Makes Emergency Descent
A Salt Lake City bound Delta flight descended about 27,000 feet after a pressurization issue, deployed oxygen masks and landed safely in Las Vegas.
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Why St. George Trash Cans Smell So Bad in the Summer (And How to Fix It)
Why St. George trash cans smell bad in summer, simple ways to reduce odor, and a special Bubble Binz offer for St. George Direct readers.
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Red Sandstone and Quiet Streets in Historic St. George
Take a quiet walk through historic downtown St. George and the red sandstone buildings, pioneer landmarks and original city grid that still shape it today.
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How St. George Honors September 11
St. George marks September 11 with the Field of Heroes at Historic Town Square, an evening patriotic program and the annual Memorial Stair Climb at Tech Ridge.
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September in St. George: The Local’s Real New Year
Cooler mornings, returning Utah Tech students, patio season, and marathon training bring a fresh September rhythm to St. George.
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How to Share Events on the St. George Direct Calendar
Planning a local event in Southern Utah? See how to submit dates, details, and photos for review and possible placement on the St. George Direct website and app.
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Tech Ridge and Smart Water Infrastructure Shaping St. George
Tech Ridge, evolving housing policies, and the planned Graveyard Wash Reservoir show how St. George is pairing growth with long term infrastructure.
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Raising Cane’s St. George New Location Possibly On River Road
Raising Canes Chicken Fingers thinking about a new location in st.george. Maybe the golden corral building?
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Southern Utah Power Outage Raises Concerns Over Rapid Growth
Thursday's Southern Utah power outage is resolved, but leaving 14,000 residents in the heat has locals asking serious questions about future growth and infrastructure.