From Taylor Bentley, U.S. House of Representatives Celeste Maloy office Washington, D.C.—Yesterday, the Bureau of Land Management approved the construction of the Northern Corridor highway, advancing a long-delayed transportation project critical to Washington County’s growing communities. The project will connect Washington Parkway and Red Hills Parkway, allowing traffic to bypass downtown St. George and improving…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Utah Historical Society has recognized Ryan Paul, Assistant Professor of History at Southern Utah University, with its Outstanding Achievement Award for his exceptional contributions to public history, education, and the preservation of Utah’s heritage. Paul will be formally honored at the Utah Historical Society’s…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Mayor Pro Tem Election Rochelle Topham was elected as Mayor Pro Tem for the meeting due to the mayor’s absence. Public Comments Parowan Resident Boyd Whitworth discussed concerns about the South Interchange following the opening of the Maverick Station. He highlighted increased traffic and safety issues for motorists…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Southern Utah University’s Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Administration welcomed 44 schools and more than 1,250 students and theatre educators from across Utah to Cedar City for the state’s premier secondary theatre conference, DramaCon, held January 22–24, 2026. Conference participants engaged in a wide range of workshops,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Nevada man was arrested late Thursday night after Utah Highway Patrol troopers responded to a report of a fire burning inside a vehicle along Interstate 15 in Iron County. According to charging documents filed in 5th District Court, troopers were dispatched shortly after 11:20 p.m. on Jan.…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics  CEDAR CITY, Utah — As Southern Utah University prepares for its official return to the Big Sky Conference in July of 2026, Thunderbird Athletics is proud to announce the launch of a new feature series celebrating SUU’s rich history within the league. The series will revisit Southern Utah’s time in…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A federal civil rights lawsuit accusing the Iron County School District of failing to protect a student from prolonged bullying is now pending in federal court. The case was filed Jan. 13 in Iron County’s 5th District Court and transferred the following day after the district invoked federal…

By Michael Sanchez, Utah Division of Water Resources SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 22, 2025) – Utah’s lackluster snow season continues to be a concern. 95% of the state’s water supply comes from snowpack. Refilling reservoirs is less likely if the trend of dismal snowstorms continues. 2025 was the warmest year on record for Utah, according…

Utah continues to attract major productions while expanding opportunities statewide through rural filming From Cole Stenzel, love.communications SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Jan. 21, 2026 — The Utah Film Commission is celebrating another milestone year for Utah’s film and television industry, following a successful year defined by major productions, local talent and continued expansion of productions filming across…

By Randy Dodson, Fairways Media CEDAR CITY, UTAH — It may be mid-January, but the Hurricane City Amateur finds a way to feature hot players. Another cold and windy weekend, which has become a feature of the event, returned Jan. 16-17 to Sky Mountain Golf Course in Hurricane, where weather conditions turned the final round into…

Embrace Dr. King’s spirit of service, volunteer in the community today and throughout the year By Keith Paul, American Red Cross SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 19, 2026) — On this Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service, the American Red Cross of Utah invites the community to honor Dr. King’s legacy through an act…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A man convicted in an online sting operation targeting child sexual predators was sentenced earlier this month to prison in Iron County, with the court ordering his sentence to run consecutive to time he is already serving in another case. Andrew Thomas Robinson was recently sentenced by Judge…