Lexi Peery
The Spectrum
St. George, UT, United States
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Plan to get outside this Memorial Day weekend? Here's what's been going on at state parks
Limitations at state parks are still in place for Memorial Day weekend, which is usually one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year. → Read More
500-acre fire burns near Toquerville, forces SR-17 closure
The fire, which is being called the Anderson Junction fire, is being driven by high winds in the area, according to a tweet from the state fire department. → Read More
Now that Utah is moving to the ‘yellow' reopening phase, what is it safe to do?
What is safe to do in Utah with the move to yellow in its reopening plan? Here's what you need to know about the state's change. → Read More
Washington, Iron counties have around 50% response rate to census so far
Around 60% of Utahns have completed the census. The Five County region vary widely in response rates. → Read More
Kane County pulls out of Lake Powell Pipeline project ahead of federal review
Washington County is the sole county that will be part of the Lake Powell Pipeline project now that Kane County has left the process. → Read More
Coronavirus updates: Southwest Utah counts 3 new COVID-19 cases; statewide total at 2,683
Southwestern Utah reported three new cases of the coronavirus on Thursday. So far the region has seen 61 confirmed cases of COVID-19. → Read More
Utah's virtual checkpoint: Everything you need to know about the new travel declaration order
Utah's latest travel declaration order is in effect now. Here's everything you need to know about it. → Read More
Utah's coronavirus-influenced unemployment report: 28,000-plus people file in one week
In just two weeks, Utah has seen almost as many unemployment claims filed as all of 2019, according to a Department of Workforce Services report. → Read More
Laid off or cut hours due to the coronavirus? Here’s what you need to know to get help
Laid off or lost hours due to the coronavirus pandemic and wondering how to apply for Utah unemployment assistance? Here's what you need to know. → Read More
Las Vegas mayor calls on Nevada governor to shorten statewide COVID-19 business shutdown
The Las Vegas economy is reliant on tourism, a point the mayor made. But experts say if the virus spreads, it could have major consequences. → Read More
UPDATE: Bellagio Fountains show suspended, more resorts close on Vegas Strip in response to COVID-19
The two Sands properties will shut down immediately; employees will continue to get paid, CEO says → Read More
High water levels lead to Narrows closure at Zion National Park
Park officials announced Monday afternoon that Zion National Park's Narrows trail is closed due to high water levels. → Read More
‘America’s Playground’ shuts down: What the Las Vegas strip looks like amid coronavirus pandemic
It's St. Patrick's Day and spring break season. But due to coronavirus, the bright lights of the Las Vegas strip are largely turned off. → Read More
Gas prices drop in southern Utah as coronavirus fears spread
Gas prices are falling nationwide as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and OPEC disagreements. What's happening in Utah? → Read More
Utah releases app that tracks confirmed cases of coronavirus to help battle spread
Utahns can now choose to share their location through an app to see if people they have come in contact with have tested positive for COVID-19. → Read More
Riding SunTran: What regular riders think of the system and the 3 free months of rides
SunTran is free to ride from March 1 until the end of May. Are you going to ride the bus? Here's what regular riders think of the system. → Read More
St. George City Council appoints interim chief of police after Chief Farnsworth steps down
Richard Farnsworth retired St. George police chief last week. City Council has appointed 20-year-plus veteran Kyle Whitehead as interim chief. → Read More
I-15 'corridor of growth' expects to see 600k more residents between Salt Lake City and Vegas
To keep up with the growing population throughout Utah and into Clark County, Nevada, 200,000 new housing units will need to be built in the next 10 years. → Read More
2020 Election: Presidential primaries are coming up, here’s everything you need to know
Republicans are holding a closed presidential primary and Democrats are holding an open primary. Find out what that means and how to cast a ballot. → Read More
I-15 traffic alert: $9.1 million project in Mesquite to start as work continues in the Gorge
Planning to travel along I-15 west? Here are the major construction projects going on along the freeway. → Read More