By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today An Iron County man who admitted to sexually assaulting a woman and a young child was ordered Wednesday to serve two consecutive prison terms that will keep him behind bars for at least 30 years. Christopher Lee Lescoe, 34, received sentences of 25 years to life for sodomy…

A failed bond issue and a mistake in a transparency process have left a Southern Utah school district dealing with a $2.8 million shortfall. By Carmen Nesbitt, 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. Iron…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Police arrested a Cedar City man Friday night after a violent bar fight that left one man unconscious and the bar owner injured. Kevin Wayne Andrews, 51, faces a second-degree felony count of aggravated assault after officers say he punched a man “knocking him to the ground” and…

From Brooke Heath, SUU Marketing Communication CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Southern Utah Pacific Islander Student Association (SUPISA) at Southern Utah University (SUU) is inviting the community to an informational session on Utah’s critical need for foster families. The event, “Needing More Families: A Conversation on Utah’s Foster Care Crisis,” will feature Align Utah and will be…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A man allegedly driving a stolen Dodge Charger led officers on a high-speed chase Friday night before being caught in a field with help from a police helicopter. Grant Adam Parker, 33, was booked into the Iron County Jail on suspicion of receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle,…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Action Meeting Items Utah Arts and Museums Creative Aging Grant – Steve Decker presented information regarding the Utah Arts and Museums Creative Aging Grant. The city received an award of $2,544 for an oil painting class, a six-week course to be taught by Herb White in the spring…

By Tyler Brown, STATE BANK OF SOUTHERN UTAH Many high school graduates enter adulthood without the financial skills needed to navigate today’s digital economy. To help families build those skills early, State Bank of Southern Utah has launched the SBSU Kids App, a first-of-its-kind offering from a financial institution in Southern Utah. The SBSU Kids…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today An Iron County man was arrested Tuesday after investigators say he provided alcohol and marijuana products to two juveniles multiple times. Ross Allen Valo, 60, was booked into the Iron County Jail on two first-degree felony counts of distributing a controlled substance; two third-degree felony counts of child…

Future plans to expand with a second store on the north side of town From Mike Dale, For Iron County Today (Cedar City, UT) — Smith’s Food & Drug has announced plans to build a new Smith’s Marketplace in Cedar City, Utah. The 123,000-square-foot multi-department store located at 1247 South Main Street will offer a…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A former high school teacher was ordered to serve 10 years to life in the Utah State Prison on Wednesday after admitting he attempted to meet with someone he believed was a 13-year-old for sex. Derek Lange, 35, was originally charged with multiple felonies, including attempted rape of…

From the Cedar City Historic Preservation Commission, For Iron County Today Cedar City is celebrating 174 years of history and adventure with a big birthday bash on  Tuesday, Nov. 11. This year’s birthday party promises to be a spectacular opening to the countdown to the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence…

From Brooke Heath, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah (Nov. 5, 2025) – The Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games (LHM USG), an outreach department of Southern Utah University, released their tentative schedule of events for the upcoming calendar year. This 2026 schedule celebrates the 40th anniversary of the “Games” with a slew of thrilling events starting on March…