From Lt. David Mitchell, Iron County Sheriff’s Office   On March 8, 2025, at approximately 1:22 PM, the Iron County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a suspicious situation at the Cedar Bands Travel Plaza. An employee informed them that an adult Hispanic female had handed her a note indicating she was in…

SB37 would take the portion of revenue that schools earn through local tax levies and deposit it into Utah’s general fund. By Carmen Nesbitt, The Salt Lake Tribune    This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform readers across the state.   The…

By Tracie Sullivan, Iron County Today   Southern Utah is heading into summer after one of its driest winters on record, raising concerns about water supply, aquifer sustainability, and wildfire risk.  While reservoirs in other parts of the state are already showing strain, Cedar City’s reliance on groundwater offers some insulation from immediate shortages. Recent…

Friends and neighbors, With week 7 done, the 2025 Utah Legislative session is now at a close. There are some key highlights from this busy, successful legislative session last week to review. Bullying has no place in our schools. Not only does it disrupt a student’s ability to learn and build positive relationships, but it…

By Tracie Sullivan, Iron County Today Updated March 8 at 11:20 AM   A 5th District Court judge sentenced a man staying in Cedar City to prison last week after he pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in a violent incident that left the victim unconscious. Judge Matthew Bell sentenced Joshua Leamon Jr. Tinkler, 28, to…

The 2025 General Legislative Session has officially come to an end. This all-out sprint of the final week was a great cap to seven weeks of hard work.  My colleagues and I worked diligently for in Rural Utah and the rest of the state to pass bills that strengthen our economy, invest in education, enhance…

By Glen Reber, The Fellas Barbershop Cedar City’s very own The Fellas Barbershop is celebrating one year of serving the community, creating fresh cuts, and building an unmatched barbering experience. Since opening its doors, the shop has quickly grown into a household name, earning the title of Cedar City’s highest-rated barbershop with over 500 five-star…

From the Office of Rep. Celeste Maloy   Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-02) introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to block a National Park Service rule that prohibits the use of ORVs and street-legal ATVs on 24 miles of park roads in Glen Canyon Recreation Area.   This rule prohibits the use of…

From Nancy Leigh, For Iron County Today On March 12, 1975, Brian Head Town, a small resort community, was officially incorporated and since that time Brian Head has become a resort community destination for those seeking the resort town type of lifestyle. On March 12, 2025, Brian Head will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with two…

Friends and Neighbors,   There’s just one week left in the legislative session now, and below are updates on the legislation I’m working on and supporting this session.   Strengthening Public Safety In an effort to address the issue of repeat criminal offenders reentering the country illegally, a new measure is being introduced to impose…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Kanarraville man faces a minimum of ten years in the Utah State Prison after being convicted of a first-degree felony Jonathan Chance Murdock, 39, pleaded guilty in 5th District Court to aggravated sexual abuse of a child. He was initially charged with six first-degree felonies including…