By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 5th District judge has ruled that Matthew Sorber-Petrie, accused in the January shooting death of 17-year-old KayLee Dutton, will stand trial on murder and multiple firearm charges. In an oral ruling issued this week, Judge Meb Anderson rejected defense arguments that the charges violated Sorber-Petrie’s due process…

By Heidi Baxley [Cedar City, UT] – To raise awareness about the potential for misuse of prescription medications, [Southwest Prevention, the Iron County Sheriff’s Department, Southwest Technical College and Lin’s Fresh Market] are sponsoring a Prescription Drug Take Back Day event as part of the DEA’s National Take Back Initiative on Saturday, Oct 25th from…

by Sharon Christensen, For Iron County Today Maintaining the giant “C” on the mountainside above Cedar City has been a tradition for almost a hundred years. It all began in 1926, when students at what is now Southern Utah University hiked up the hillside to repaint the letter as a way to welcome classmates back…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today The Iron County Chiefs Association and the Fireman’s Association are hosting a fundraiser to support Cedar City Fire Chief Mike Phillips, who was seriously injured in a recent training accident and is currently hospitalized in Salt Lake City. The event will be held Monday, Oct. 6, from 5:30–8…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Public Hearings – Three public hearings were held addressing issues under consideration  by the council. They are: Proposed amendments to the Kay Geez Stock, LC (Goodfellows Rock Crusher Repair – the big new building to the north of the airport) development agreement, proposed amendments to the new open…

From Charles Triplett,  Benefiting the Iron County Children’s Justice Center and Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association® Chapter 49-4 Cedar City, Utah — September 15, 2025 – Local businessman and Marine veteran Chris Damico, widely known as “The Drunken Butcher,” has once again shown his commitment to giving back to the community. During the 30th Anniversary Festival…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 40-year-old man was arrested Tuesday possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material after federal, state and local officers served a warrant at his Parowan home. James Richard Tanner was taken into custody without incident during the Sept. 23 raid, which involved Homeland Security Investigations, the FBI, U.S.…

By Tracie Sullivan, Iron County Today A 5th District Court judge has dismissed multiple felony charges against a Cedar City motorcyclist accused of shooting a man during a road rage confrontation, ruling the shooting was an act of self-defense. In a 14-page decision issued Monday, Judge Meb Anderson dismissed one count of felony discharge of…

When: October 11, 2025 10:00 Am – 5:00 Pm Where: 6337 N 650 E Enoch Ut, 84720 Books autographed by a Golden Eagle, written by Martin & Susan Tyner Beautiful photographs from Martin Tyner & local artist Dixie Henrie Custom designed birdhouses Holiday gifts for donation Food from local vendors Free crafts for kids Wildlife…

The Utah Symphony  Tuesday, September 30, 2025  Classical, Classical Pop, Composition Classics   A leading cultural organization in the Intermountain West, the Utah  Symphony has a rich history of international and domestic tours,  award-winning recordings, and in-depth educational programs.  Today, the orchestra’s 85 full-time professional musicians perform  over 175 concerts each season.  The Utah State Symphony…

From Elizabeth L. Barnett Lin’s to open eighth grocery store ENOCH, Utah — Lin’s Market broke ground Friday on its eighth grocery store location in Enoch, Utah. The store will be 65,000 square feet and feature a drive-through pharmacy, an Arctic Circle restaurant, a Starbucks coffee house and an ACE Hardware. The new store will also…