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A man from St. George is the latest in his family to suffer from kidney failure caused by a rare genetic condition, highlighting a hereditary health issue affecting multiple family members.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 Starlink internet satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, drawing a large crowd in Southern Utah to witness the repeat rocket launch just a week and a half after the previous one. The rocket's exhaust stream and stage separation were visible in the sunset sky, with photos capturing the event from various locations in St. George and surrounding areas. The first stage, B1071, was on its 15th launch, and a different first stage, B1075, was responsible for the last Falcon 9 appearance in the area on March 18.
St. George hotels are not experiencing a surge in bookings despite the nearby Super Bowl in Las Vegas, while the local airport is preparing for an influx of private jets carrying high-paying fans. St. George Regional Airport expects over 80 additional aircraft, including those of billionaires, dignitaries, and celebrities, with Taylor Swift possibly attending the game. The airport has been coordinating with Las Vegas controllers to manage the increased air traffic, and anticipates a larger impact during the PGA Tour in October. Meanwhile, local tourism officials report soft hotel bookings due to the availability of accommodations in Las Vegas.
Utah's strong economic growth and resilience have secured top spots in the Best-Performing Cities 2024 report, with Salt Lake City and Provo-Orem ranking among the top five large cities. Salt Lake City's remarkable growth in high-tech GDP and wages propelled it to surpass Provo for the first time since 2012, while Provo-Orem lost its top ranking due to a slowdown in job and wage growth. St. George, a robust small city, continues to show strong labor market performance despite challenges in housing affordability and an uncertain water future.
St. George-based company Intergalactic has been chosen as the supplier for Eve Air Mobility, a leader in the development of next-generation urban air mobility aircraft. Eve's electric-powered vehicles, resembling large-sized drones, have the capacity to transport four passengers and one pilot.