By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City man already on federal probation is facing a slew of new felony charges after authorities say they discovered drugs, weapons, and ammunition in his possession during two separate arrests within days of each other. Jeremiah Nathan Cameron, 49, was first taken into custody on…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City man with a long criminal history was arrested again this week after police found him acting erratically in the road — weeks after the Utah Parole Board declined to revoke his parole. Jeffrey Thomas Weber, 47, was taken into custody on Feb. 17 after…

Highlights of Week 5 On Tuesday, I presented HB 253: Agriculture and Food Amendments to the Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee. This bill is a clean-up bill for the Department of Agriculture that makes several changes to make agriculture in our state better. A few of these highlight changes being clarifying the purpose…

Working for Utah Over the last week, we have made significant strides for our state. From setting the foundation for greater agency accountability to supporting our students and educators, we’re working hard to ensure Utah continues to be the best state in the nation.  You can continue to follow along with the process, either in…

Hello all; It’s the end of week four, and we’ve officially passed the halfway mark for the 2025 session. With just three weeks to go, our time on the Senate floor is growing longer as we carefully debate and pass legislation that will have a lasting impact on Utah’s future. But while legislation is a…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City man has been arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses after a woman came forward alleging that he assaulted her inside his vehicle at multiple locations.  Lehi Rulon Jeffs, 20, was taken into custody on February 10 and booked into the Iron County Jail.…

Net migration once again exceeds natural increase From Nick Thiriot, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute   February 13, 2025 (Salt Lake City) – July 1, 2024 estimates produced by the Utah Population Committee indicate Utah’s population reached 3,506,838, an increase of 50,392 residents since July 1, 2023. These estimates reflect a post-COVID-19 era and moderately high growth…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City man with a criminal history dating back to 1988 has accepted plea deals in two separate cases this week, resolving multiple charges from incidents in 2024. Ernest Robert Miller, 73, was arrested on August 12, 2024, after police received reports of a man exposing…

  It was another week of great work on the Hill as we officially hit the halfway point of the Session. My colleagues and I are working hard to pass legislation that is good for Utah and Rural Utah. As we approach these final few weeks, we will continue to pass bills that strengthen public…

Building a Stronger Future for Utah Week 4 of the legislative session means we are officially halfway through the 2025 General Session, and there’s already been so much accomplished! From strengthening public safety to expanding education opportunities for students and securing energy for Utah’s future, we continue to work hard tackling the issues that matter…

From Jenny Plecki, U.S. Forest Service     Cedar City, UT February 13, 2025— The Pine Valley and Cedar City Ranger Districts will be conducting prescribed burns to lessen fuel buildup and improve scenic quality of previously logged and thinned areas. 400 to 450 acres of piled slash will be targeted on the Pine Valley…

From Lt. Dave Mitchell, Iron County Sheriff’s Office   Cedar City, UT—The Iron County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported altercation between two neighbors on February 12, 2025. Gerald Lee Vandermeer, a 55-year-old man, was allegedly involved in a dispute with 45-year-old Cory Whittenburg over barking dogs. Vandermeer’s sister-in-law reported that he visited Whittenburg to…