From Lt. Dave Mitchell, Iron County Sheriff’s Office     On March 24, 2025, at approximately 11:53 AM, dispatchers at Cedar City Communications received a 911 call reporting a snowmobile accident in the Dry Lakes area, specifically near the  Twisted Forest Trailhead. The incident involved a female operator in her late 20s or early 30s who…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today   Public Comment The first segment of the meeting involved a public comment period, providing an opportunity for citizens to voice their concerns. Hannes Frischknecht brought to the council’s attention a significant number of dead fish observed at Meeks Pond, raising concerns about water quality and the safety…

By Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — Each year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources captures big game animals to perform important health assessments and to place GPS collars on the animals to learn more about their migration patterns and survival rates. This winter, a record 1,901 big…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly writing unauthorized business checks to her husband and depositing them into the couple’s joint bank account. Carolyn Rae Orton, 53, was arrested March 14 and booked into the Iron County Jail on suspicion of 10 counts…

  From Brad Gillman, Intermountain Health   Intermountain Cedar City Hospital hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the expansion of the hospital’s emergency department that will increase access to emergency medicine and enhance care for the growing Southwest Utah community.   The new emergency department will add more emergency rooms, including those dedicated to behavioral…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   Three men stranded in deep snow near Cedar Breaks National Monument were rescued Wednesday night after one of their snowmobiles became stuck during a ride to Brian Head. At approximately 8 p.m. on March 19, Iron County dispatch received a call from one of the snowmobilers who…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University   Southern Utah University is proud to announce its annual Founders Week celebration, scheduled for March 24th through March 29th. This week-long tribute honors the institution’s storied past and looks forward to its promising future, celebrating the visionary individuals who shaped SUU’s enduring legacy. Founders Week serves as a…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   The director of the Iron County Children’s Justice Center was fired last week, a move she says was retaliation for pushing back against an investigation tactic proposed by the Iron County Attorney’s Office in a child abuse case. County officials deny the claim, saying her termination was…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A late-night altercation between two cousins recently led to felony assault charges for a Cedar City man. Emilio Kanosh, 28, was arrested by Cedar City police after authorities responded to reports of a domestic disturbance involving a physical fight. Kanosh now faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City man already jailed for a violent February assault is facing additional charges — this time for an incident dating back to October. Troy Jesse Dawes, 23, was recently charged in connection with an assault that allegedly occurred on Oct. 5, 2024.  Dawes was served…

CEDAR CITY, UT – Cedar City Police Department is pleased to announce the launch of a new cutting-edge crime-solving technology called “Flock Safety.” This technology solution will be rolling out over the next few weeks and aims to deter and help solve crime to continue ensuring the safety of our community. This technology features automated…

From Lt. David Mitchell, Iron County Sheriff’s Office  Revised 3/12/25 @ 1:54PM 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. A female customer informed them that an adult Hispanic female had handed her a note…