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 to Sunday, March 16-17.

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‘It’s hard’: Fire in Washington City kills 2 canine companions

A burned truck sits in a yard at 925 S. 1775 E., Washington City, Utah, March 17, 2024 | Photo courtesy of the Washington City Fire Department, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — A Washington City family faced many pet owner’s worst nightmare after a Sunday morning fire.

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Potting mix 101: Essential tips for growing healthy plants

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FEATURE — As gardeners, it seems we are all looking for an ideal potting mix for our houseplants and containers. As with any gardening endeavor, a lot depends on what is available, the plants you are growing, and the type of maintenance you provide.

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Massive forklift ‘Trackzilla’ leads Iron County’s 1st Construction Innovation Parade

The massive forklift known as Trackzilla leads a procession of BZI/InnovaTech construction equipment along Coal Creek Road, Cedar City, Utah, March 15, 2024 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News

CEDAR CITY — A two-hour procession of massive construction equipment made its way across Iron County on Friday.

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‘Problems with the search’ prompts dismissal of charges against 2 arrested in Washington City

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ST. GEORGE — A traffic stop that led to the arrest of two northern Utah men for drug distribution was called into question when issues with the search of the vehicle came to light, prompting the state to ask the court to dismiss both cases.

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Virginia fugitive arrested in St. George charged with aggravated human smuggling

2017 file photo for illustrative purposes only of St. George Police officers responding to the Coronada Inn on St. George Boulevard in St. George, Utah, Sept. 15, 2017 | File photo by Cody Blowers, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — Additional charges have been filed against a fugitive wanted on a first-degree felony warrant out of Virginia after officers found a woman who was reportedly assaulted and forced into sex work by the fugitive.

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