A Utah treasure, Zion National Park Lodge celebrates its 100th anniversary The Zion National Park Lodge is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of hosting visitors among 200-million-year-old rock formations.

Lodge at Zion National Park Maintains Itself after 100 Years

Towering, once-in-decades agave bloom draws crowds in St. George An agave plant is blooming for the first time at the Red Hills Desert Garden in St. George, drawing crowds to see a stalk that resembles a giant asparagus.

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's an asparagus? No, it's a once in a lifetime blooming for this agave in St. George. www.fox13now.com/new... #stgeorge #utah #plants #botany

Search and rescue operation forces closure of popular Zion National Park trails Popular areas of Zion National Park in southern Utah are closed due to a search and rescue operation.

I've also been told a person fell from the train but that has not been confirmed by authorities.
One person described to me chaos around Scout Lookout and people we're being ushered down.
More updates coming on FOX 13 News
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Search and rescue operation forces closure of popular Zion National Park trails Popular areas of Zion National Park in southern Utah are closed due to a search and rescue operation.

I've been the only reporter at the scene at the Grotto in Zion National Park watching people coming down from Angels Landing. Rangers and officials confirmed to me that there is an ongoing search and rescue operation.
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Rats? In St. George? Unwanted rodents make unexpected arrival A St. George neighborhood is dealing with something that residents never had to deal with until maybe four or five years ago. Rats.

Yes, there are rats in St. George… And it’s something you’ll have to get used to…. #stgeorgeutah #rats #pests #stgeorge #utah #nature

www.fox13now.com/new... Rats? In St. George? Unwanted rodents make unexpected arrival

Welcome home #Artemis. Thank you for helping us all reach for the Moon ... and the stars ... again.

Thousands turn out for Utah's caucus night It was a big night in Utah politics as thousands turned out to schools, community centers and other spots for caucus night.

ICYMI, thousands turned out to participate in Utah’s caucus night. A joint report from @cdreed.bsky.social and myself: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah

Genpak announces closure of Cedar City facility, losing 200 jobs FOX 13 has learned that the largest manufacturing employer in Iron County is shutting down. All 200 employees are being let go.

This is a big loss for Iron County….. #cedarcity #jobs #utah #layoffs

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Child riding scooter in Cedar City suffers 'significant' injuries after hit by SUV A 7-year-old boy suffered "significant" injuries Monday after he was struck by an SUV while riding a scooter in a Cedar City neighborhood.

Child riding scooter in Cedar City suffers 'significant' injuries after hit by SUV

No bull, Utah farmers have other concerns on top of gas, oil prices Gas and oil price hikes aren't the only things affecting Utah farms during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Besides oil and gas, of all things fertilizer is being blocked in the Strait of Hormuz. So what does that mean for Utah's farmers?

Additional info from School District:
The Board will review and approve next steps during the Board meeting on Tuesday.
"Iron County School District thanks President Ben Johnson for his service to students in Iron County. He has served the district and District 2 valiantly since 2021. "

President of Iron County School Board resigns The Iron County School District has confirmed to FOX 13 News that its president, Ben Johnson, will be stepping down.

The president of the Iron County School District board has resigned. #utpol #cedarcity

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Working without pay, Utah TSA agents receive community lift when they need it most The TSA agents at St. George Regional Airport in southern Utah are the last line of defense against anything nefarious getting onto a flight.

St. George, community coming to the aid of unpaid TSA agents with gas and grocery cards, food. www.fox13now.com/new... #stgeorgeutah #stgeorge

UFW pulls out of Cesar Chavez Day events over abuse allegations The UFW will skip Cesar Chavez Day events after reports emerged alleging its co-founder abused young women or minors.

Tough news to take.... United Farm Workers looks like it's breaking ties with the legacy of Cesar Chavez after they saw allegations have come to light that he abused children.

Nathan Fillion Says 'Firefly' Animated Series In Development Nathan Fillion says 'Firefly' animated series is in development with costars to voice their original roles. Concept art revealed.

Great news for us geeky folks... Firefly is back baby! Whole cast and will take place between the end of the series and the movie so Wash lives!

About 40 gathered outside St. George Courthouse protesting child trafficking and asking that pedophiles be brought to justice.
They say it’s bipartisan but some direction be directed toward the president and the Epstein files. More on @fox13news.bsky.social at 5

Is Iron County ready for massive AI data center? Residents don't think so The western outskirts of Iron County may look barren, but there are plans in place to make the area a hub of AI data.

Is Iron County ready for massive AI data center? Residents don't think so but officials say it would bring tax dollars. #utpol

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Not those voicing about the merits of approving the highway, about endangered species, development or concern about recreation open spaces. But I will continue capturing those voices as well.
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Not looking for political leaders or activists, but local residents.

This is strictly about the commute. Does an expansion of the existing Red Hills Parkway, if possible, suffice? Or is a road through the Red Cliffs resort something you think will help the commute?
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If you’re interested in having your voice heard and willing to go on camera, let me know by emailing chris.reed@fox13now.com or DMing me here. Would need you to be available between 1030 a.m. and 1 p.m. and I can come to you or another place or your choosing for the interview.
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For those in the St. George 435 area:
I’m looking to give people here a voice to viewers throughout Utah and beyond on making the commute in “St. Geezy” and whether the proposed Northern Corridor will help … or not.
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Another environmental group, Southern Utah Climbers Alliance, has been in opposition. While not fans of the new highway, the deal includes at least a temporary protection for Moe's Valley to the southwest that is also a tortoise habit and also the only home on the planet to the Bear Claw Poppy.
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There are seven plaintiffs in the lawsuit that - like a similar lawsuit after the first approval in early 2021 - claims the approval by the BLM was illegal. Joining Conserve Southweat Utah is the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance and The Wilderness Society. #stgeorge #utpol #environment
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The highway through an area that includes habitat for the endangered desert tortoise was initially approved by the first Trump Administration, reversed by President Biden, then recently reapproved by the second Trump Administration. #stgeorge #utpol #environment
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The expected lawsuit has arrived from conservation groups trying to stop the latest government approval of a four-lane highway in the Red Cliffs National Conservation area between Ivins/St. George and Washington City. More on @fox13now later. #stgeorge #utpol #environment

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Pilot critically injured in southern Utah helicopter crash A pilot was critically injured after a helicopter crashed in Hurricane on Monday afternoon, prompting a large emergency response.

The latest on the helicopter crash in Silver Reef near Leeds..... #stgeorge #utah #aviation

Will boosting high-quality Utah construction jobs ease the cost of living? Utah legislators are trying to hammer their way through ways to decrease the cost of living in the state. One of the options might come through construction workers in hard hats and vests.

Are construction jobs key to ease cost of living in southwest Utah?

Nearly half SkyWest's fleet are Canadian Bombardier jets.
In statement to FOX 13 News , Skywest said they were confident the president would reconsider, noting the impact the Canadian planes provide "to hundreds of small and underserved communities across the United States.
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If flying out of St. George or Cedar City tomorrow, might want to check your flight status in the morning.
President's immediate decertification of Canadian passenger aircraft impacts St. George-based SkyWest Airlines
#stgeorgeutah #stgeorge #cedarcity
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At Congresswoman Celeste Maloy’s Town Hall at the Chamber in St. George. Full room maybe about 100. Maloy noted this was plans months ago before recent events as reason for smaller room.
Before maybe 40 lined up protesting on street. #utpol #congress