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, May 11-12.

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Investigators, Washington County attorney describe boy’s heroic efforts to save sister

File photo with background image of the street view of Jodi Hildebrandt’s residence on Tawgoo Court in Ivins, Utah, September 2023, with overlay booking photos of Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt taken in Washington County, Utah, Aug. 30, 2023 | Photo by Cody Blowers; inset photo courtesy of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — In the aftermath of the sentencing and subsequent evidence drop in the case involving Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, both of whom were convicted of aggravated child abuse in March, an interview with the detectives and the Washington County Attorney provided insight into the heroism of the boy who went door to door for help — as well as the impact such a case would ultimately have on everyone involved.

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What’s Going There: Business is booming on South River Road with new restaurants and retail

ST. GEORGE — Piles of lumber, tractors, workers walking around in hard hats – welcome to Southern Utah. The area’s growth is seemingly unstoppable, with new buildings and renovations springing up everywhere you look.

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2 cars totaled in head-on collision on Cedar City’s Main Street

Cedar City Police officers and firefighters respond to the scene of a head-on collision near 700 S. Main Street, Cedar City, Utah, May 11, 2024 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News

CEDAR CITY — Two vehicles were totaled in a head-on collision near 700 S. Main Street in Cedar City on Saturday evening.

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Search for suspect leads to arrest near Cedar City hiking trail for alleged assault

An Iron County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle sits off-duty behind the department in Cedar City, Utah, May 8, 2024 | Photo by Haven Scott, St. George / Cedar City News

CEDAR CITY — Law enforcement responding to a call for help on a hiking trail recently searched the area surrounding the cell phone’s GPS location, near the Razorback Trail in Cedar City.

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‘Every emotion passes’: From drug addiction to miracles, St. George man spreads message of hope

Korey Jepson smiles for the camera with his two kids, location and date not specified | Photo courtesy of Korey Jepson, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — After battling drug addiction, one man became living proof that recovery is possible. And he’s determined to illuminate that same path of hope for others.

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