From Julene Reese, Utah State University Extension Late spring frosts across Utah have severely impacted fruit production this year, damaging blossoms and young developing fruit on trees throughout much of the state. Freezing temperatures arrived at a critical time for fruit trees, resulting in widespread crop loss for many growers and homeowners. “Unfortunately, we experienced…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Sports  The Southern Utah University football program has announced the completion of its 2026 regular season schedule, highlighted by the addition of a sixth home game at Eccles Coliseum following a late-cycle adjustment. Head Coach DeLane Fitzgerald said: “One of the best things about this change is that it gives our…

By Kale Nelson, Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games CEDAR CITY, Utah (May 29, 2026) – Teaming up with Special Olympics Utah and Southern Utah University, the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games tipped off the second year of the ‘Special Olympics Utah Summer Games’ with a thrilling opening ceremony on May 28 in the Eccles…

By Jessika Grimshaw, Cedar Valley Community Theatre Cedar City, UT May 29, 2026 – Don’t miss the chance to see the beloved Broadway musical, The Sound of Music. Cedar Valley Community Theatre continues performances June 4-6, at 7:30pm at the Heritage Center Theatre. Featuring music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah – Demonstrating outstanding technical skill and forward-thinking innovation, Southern Utah University’s (SUU) student engineering team captured second place overall at the fourth annual 2026 Hydropower Collegiate Competition (HCC). Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydropower and Hydrokinetic Office (H2O), the national contest challenges the…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Florida man accused in a violent Cedar City stabbing case is now facing additional charges after prosecutors say he assaulted multiple employees inside the Iron County Jail. Iron County prosecutors recently filed amended charges against Arturo Jose Borges, 34, adding one third-degree felony count of assault by…

SUU Welcomes Special Olympics Utah Summer Games By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah — The spirit of competition and inclusion takes center stage at Southern Utah University as the community gathers to kick off the Special Olympics Utah Summer Games. On May 28, SUU and the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared a statewide drought emergency Thursday as worsening water conditions spread across the state. Speaking at Little Dell Reservoir near Emigration Canyon, Cox warned that record heat and historically low snowpack are contributing to one of Utah’s worst drought years in history. “We can’t…

By Iron County Today Staff, For Iron County Emergency crews across Iron County responded to two separate fires Sunday that led to evacuations, significant property damage, and an ongoing fatal fire investigation. In Cedar City, authorities are investigating a trailer fire near 1027 North Main Street that may have claimed the life of one person.…

By Shain Manuele, For Iron County Today More than 2,000 students, parents, teachers, and community members filled the SUU track on Wednesday May 20th for the 2026 Ultimate Field Day, an event that combined competition, school pride, and an unforgettable amount of energy. More than 200 elementary students competed while packed stands and cheering sections…

By Jay Wittwer, Parowan Volunteer Firefighter As wildfire seasons continue to grow longer and more intense across the West, residents of Southern Utah must recognize that living near open lands, cedar forests, pinyon juniper terrain, and sagebrush areas comes with increased wildfire risk. Iron County communities are especially vulnerable due to dry conditions, seasonal winds,…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today The meeting began with public comments, featuring an update from Nancy Dalton, the coordinator for Utah’s Patchwork Parkway (Highway 143). She shared exciting news about securing a grant for the project, and expressed gratitude for the council’s continued support.  Cedar City Hospital and Canyon View Clinic Update Jamison…