Top 5 weekend stories on St. George News

L-R: Braden Bringhurst shares the excitement he and he friends Devon Dickson and Stuart Baker had in being able to launch their Fill Drinks subscription service with their first Coca-Cola Freestyle machine at the Brooks’ Stop convenience store on the Dixie State University campus, Sep. 3, 2020 | Photo by Mori Kessler, 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 and Sunday, Sept. 5-6.

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


Washington City man accused of $2.1 million in illegal kickbacks to buy 5 properties, 2 vehicles

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Pierre Desrosiers/iStock/Getty Images Plus, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A Washington City man was arrested and indicted on multiple charges for using his position and authority in a Hurricane company to solicit and obtain kickbacks for his personal benefit, according to a federal indictment unsealed Friday morning.

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5 vehicles wreck on I-15 near Cedar City minutes after motorcycle crash

A tow truck removes a wrecked vehicle from the scene where multiple crashes occurred along a stretch of Interstate 15 north of Exit 62, Cedar City, Utah, Sept. 5, 2020 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News

CEDAR CITY — Two crashes minutes apart Saturday afternoon caused major congestion along northbound Interstate 15 north of Cedar City for approximately two hours.

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Suspect allegedly threatens couple with machete during neighbor dispute

Composite image with background photo by Ofc Picture/iStock/Getty Images Plus, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — An argument on the porch of an apartment complex escalated into an altercation when a suspect returned with a 2-foot long machete Monday evening, police say.

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Lawsuit filed against governor to end mask mandate in schools

Hundreds attend the Liberty Action Coalition “End the Mask Mandate Rally” at the Washington County School District Office, St. George, Utah, Aug. 21, 2020 | Photo by Hollie Stark, St. George News

SALT LAKE CITY — A group of eight Utahns have filed a lawsuit against Governor Gary Herbert and the Utah Department of Health due to the state’s executive order mandating children wear masks at school.

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It’s a no brainer’: Dixie State students serve up unlimited drink service for sodaholics

L-R: Braden Bringhurst shares the excitement he and he friends Devon Dickson and Stuart Baker had in being able to launch their Fill Drinks subscription service with their first Coca-Cola Freestyle machine at the Brooks’ Stop convenience store on the Dixie State University campus, Sep. 3, 2020 | Photo by Mori Kessler, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — While having lunch at Dixie State University over a year ago, three students came up with an idea for a business venture based around making soft drinks more affordable for students, particularly ones who consume the carbonated concoctions on a seemingly daily basis.

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

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