Chris Reed

Hours from election day in Utah, does anyone care? It's the final hours before polls open Tuesday for municipal elections throughout the state, and judging by turnout numbers, not many in southern Utah and other areas have bothered to vote.

Utahns... Have you voted yet? According to turnout numbers, most of you haven't. #utpol

Northern Corridor highway cutting through protected southern Utah habitat being reconsidered After rejecting the idea of a highway going through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area under a previous president, the Bureau of Land Management is reconsidering under the Trump Administration

You know those Halloween movies where something you thought was gone is back?
Well the Northern Corridor debate is back…

www.fox13now.com/news/local-n... Northern Corridor highway cutting through protected southern Utah habitat being reconsidered
#utpol

He will remain in custody at Purgatory Jail in Hurricane.
Separately, his first hearing in his Washington County kidnapping and abuse case takes place later today in the courtroom next door in the same hall. Like the federal hearing, Cozzens will appear remotely.
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Was just in the federal court proceeding where a judge ruled that former Iron County GOP Chair Blake Cozzens violated the terms of his release pending December sentencing for his conviction of embezzling $2.1 million from the HOA he ran. More on @fox13now later.
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Former Iron County GOP chairman denies kidnapping charges from jail A former Iron County Republican Party chairman is denying the allegations from jail, claiming prosecutors are overreaching in their case against him.

I heard from former Iron County GOP Chair Blake Cozzens from jail, who denied the allegations he abused and kidnapped his wife. #cedarcity #utah #upol

www.fox13now.com/news/crime/f... Former Iron County GOP chairman denies kidnapping charges from jail

Former Iron County GOP chairman arrested on kidnapping, abuse charges Sheriff deputies from Washington County arrested former Iron County Republican Party chairman Blake Cozzens for allegedly kidnapping and abusing his wife.

Breaking Iron County News: Former Iron County Republican Party chairman and son of Iron County commissioner, already awaiting sentencing for embezzling $2.1 million from an HOA, arrested on alleged kidnapping and domestic abuse charges. #utpol #cedarcity

Thousands of protesters peacefully gather at 'No Kings' demonstrations across the state A dozen "No Kings" protests are scheduled across Utah on Saturday as millions are expected to gather in the U.S. to rally against the perceived authoritarian practices of the Trump administration.

Highlights from the #nokings rallies in St. George and southern Utah included in our @fox13news.bsky.social roundup from throughout the state here. Also highlights coming up on Fox 13 thoughout Utah right after the Utah/BYU football game.

'Wimbledon of Pickleball' set to rise at southern Utah resort Preparations are underway for next week's PGA Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert Resort in Ivins, but amidst all the excitement, people are talking about... pickleball.

In case you didn't know, St. George is the pickleball capitol of the world..... #utah #pickleball

Blake is suspected of allegedly abusing his wife and pushing her out of a vehicle on I-15 w 3yo in car. The case is the latest in a history of legal troubles including a $2.1 million fraud conviction and a prostitution sting.

HR memo claims Utah county commissioner 'asserted his authority' to pressure son's jailers An HR memo reveals an Iron County Commissioner allegedly went to jail and tried to get special influence for his son. Was it about a father's love or overstepping his power?

He's the son of Iron County Commissioner Paul Cozzens, who apologized last February after he was alleged to have pressured jail officials for special treatment for his son. www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...

Blake is at Cedar City Hospital after what family says was an attempt to take his life Wednesday after the warrant was issued. Washington County's attorney's office, which is prosecuting the case since it happened in New Harmony, says he will be arrested "when it is appropriate to do so."

There is a warrent for the arrest of Former Iron County GOP chairman Blake Cozzens as he faces kidnapping charges. @fox13news.bsky.social #utpol

Just in....
Ivins says not enough signatures for a referendum to overturn a recently passed property tax increase. Issue will still appear on ballot. That’s already been printed.
More later on @fox13now
#utpol #stgeorge #southernutah

Utah parks getting by even as government shutdown depletes resources Crews at Cedar Breaks National Monument spent a snowy Wednesday winterizing, getting ready for the end of their season, and officially closing up as they normally do at this time of year.

Checked in with the southern Utah national parks and Cedar Breaks to see where things are at two weeks into the government shutdown. #shutdown #zionnp #nationalparks

Report from Pine Valley tonight.... And a couple of stills from the story on @fox13news.bsky.social #utwx

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BREAKING.... The start of the stretch of Pine Valley Road at the entry into Pine Valley will be closed for the rest of the night. No one will be able to leave Pine Valley or enter it.

More coming up shortly on Fox 13 News after the game and on FOX 13 News Fox13Now.com.

Hurricane Priscilla remnants concern southern Utah national park officials Storm clouds from the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla reached southern Utah, bringing heavy rainfall and concerns about flooding to popular national park destinations.

Zion got a good brief douse but it’s just the beginning of what’s left tof Priscilla in southern Utah…. Rain intensified as I was leaving and is expected to be intense throughout the night and into tomorrow for all of Washington County. www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...

St. George man with Alzheimer’s has wish granted to cross marathon finish line one last time A 65-year-old St. George man battling Alzheimer's disease fulfilled his final wish by crossing the finish line of the St. George Marathon for the 40th time, with the help of his family and care team.

A triumphant wish fulfilled.....

Zion, other Utah national parks, hanging on... for now... during shutdown We managed to find a quiet spot among the majestic beauty of Zion National Park on Friday, but that doesn't mean it was quiet, even with the government shutdown.

Zion, other Utah national parks, hanging on... for now... during shutdown

Utah residents feel deep connections to Michigan church shooting victims For some in the Latter-day Saint community, there are personal connections that have left many shaken.

Utah residents feel deep connections to Michigan church shooting victims - www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...

There Goes the Jimmy Kimmel Boycott: Nexstar, Sinclair Fold as Late Night Show Returns The local TV station boycott of ABC‘s Jimmy Kimmel Live! appears to be ending.

The local TV station boycott of ABC‘s Jimmy Kimmel Live! appears to be ending.

Lauren Gustus: We’re launching The Southern Utah Tribune A new, free newspaper will serve people in Washington County — home to more than 200,000 people today and an anticipated 460,000 in the future — with news and information that’s just for them.

Looking forward to the @southernutahtrib.bsky.social joining with the great work already done by @stgeorgenews.bsky.social, local broadcast journalists and maybe a little bit by myself.
Our desert doesn't have to be a news desert. www.sltrib.com/news/busines...

Lauren Gustus: We’re launching The Southern Utah Tribune A new, free newspaper will serve people in Washington County — home to more than 200,000 people today and an anticipated 460,000 in the future — with news and information that’s just for them.

This is welcome news from our friends at @sltrib.com. We are only strengthened with more journalism to give southern Utah the information and voice it deserves. #stgeorge #cedarcity

Utah composer's lush, low-water garden featured in Parade of Gardens A St. George composer has proven that desert gardening doesn't have to mean rocks and dirt by creating a thriving, lush garden that uses significantly less water than traditional landscaping.

An eye opener..... Gardening with less water doesn;t need to be just rock and artificial turf. It can be a lush forest with fruit trees....
#utah #gardening

Hundreds of miles from the ocean, iconic Cedar City lighthouse set for demolition A lighthouse that has become an iconic landmark in Cedar City is facing demolition as the Utah Department of Transportation moves forward with plans to expand a major interstate interchange.

Ever wonder about that lighthouse in Cedar City? #cedarcityutah

Hundreds of miles from the ocean, iconic Cedar City lighthouse set for demolition - www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...

Former employee charged after discovery of $188,000 in missing Iron County funds A former Iron County employee has been criminally charged after $188,000 in county funds were discovered to have been misappropriated in a skimming scheme.

ICYMI Ex-Iron County employee accused of stealing $188,000 of county funds. #cedarcityutah

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St. George youth football team forced to forfeit games over player size What’s fair in football? A level playing field or the right for everyone to play? That’s what a southern Utah youth football league is grappling with.

It's a gridiron battle in southern Utah between a youth football team that says they are being deprived of a chance to play and a league that says it has too many players that have been held back a grade and are too big for their opponents.

Utah mothers of children with autism question White House claims against Tylenol The St. George resident questions where the evidence exists to support the assertion by President Donald Trump and the White House that acetaminophen causes autism.

Utah mothers of children with autism question White House claims against Tylenol - www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...

Redford's beloved southern Utah often played starring role in movies A Hurricane restaurant, once known as the Graff Mercantile, is where a pivotal scene from the movie "The Electric Horseman" was filmed, one of many in southern Utah touched by Robert Redford.

Robert Redford is most certainly in the heart of many in southwest Utah....

Unwanted spotlight shines on southern Utah communities after suspect's arrest As soon as it was revealed that the suspect in the death of Charlie Kirk grew up in Washington City, a blaring spotlight was focused directly on southern Utah.

Street where the suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination grew up now empty after being inundated by reporters, cameras and satellite trucks. But people in Washington City want the world to know they are more than place where a suspect in an assassination grew up. www.fox13now.com/new...
#utah