By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A traffic stop in Cedar City last August recently led to federal charges against a man accused of distributing fentanyl. Braydon Johnson, 28, was initially charged in state court with two second-degree felonies for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and arranging distribution, as well…

From Mehak Chadha, For Iron County Today The Cedar City Fireman’s Relief Association recently received a new roof from Stout Roofing and GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer. Since its founding in 1917, the Cedar City Fireman’s Association has served as a vital community organization, providing services including assistance for injured firefighters, Christmas gifts for…

Decision lauded by conservation groups, lambasted by Utah Gov. Cox, Washington County officials By Mark Eddington, The Salt Lake Tribune   St. George• It’s official. One month after the release of the final environmental study that was critical of the proposed Northern Corridor Highway, federal agencies on Thursday formally rejected the right-of-way for the polarizing…

By Jenny Plecki, U.S. Forest Service   Cedar City, UT, December 23, 2024 – The Dixie National Forest is celebrating 60 years of co-stewardship with Brian Head Resort with the return of the Ski with a Ranger program! The forest and resort welcomes all intermediate skiers and snowboarders with a lift ticket or season pass…

By Shauna Lund, For Iron County Today   Two board member’s terms came to an end Tuesday night in the final Board of Education meeting of 2024. Jeff Corry and Dave Staheli chose to not run again for their seats on the board. Other board members, the community and Superintendent Dr. Lance Hatch said their…

BZI Innovation Park Highlighted for its Industry Innovation, Inspiration and Positive Impact on the Southern Utah Region and Customer Industry Segments From Kayla McFarland, For Iron County Today   KANARRAVILLE, UT (December 12, 2024) — BZI® (bzi.com), nationally recognized for its transformative innovations in the construction and steel industries, announced today that the company has…

From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   CEDAR CITY — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers are seeking information from the public after two buck deer were illegally shot and killed in Iron County last month. DWR conservation officers received a report about the first deer on Nov. 26. The deer…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   In a region known for its growing festivals, school events, and outdoor attractions, Iron County has introduced a new kind of security: its first law enforcement explosive-detection dog. Dan-o, a 2 ½-year-old German shepherd, recently joined the Iron County Sheriff’s Office as Southern Utah’s first police K-9…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   The streets of Cedar City lit up with red and blue Saturday morning as a convoy of police cars, fire trucks, and rescue vehicles drove down Main Street, their sirens blaring not in emergency but celebration.  Inside the cars, wide-eyed children waved from the windows, their smiles…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City man has been sentenced to serve multiple terms in the Utah State Prison following convictions for domestic violence and illegal possession of firearms as a restricted person. Fifth District Court Judge Matthew L. Bell sentenced Vladimir Thomas Boss, 36, to two concurrent prison terms…

Children Hang Handmade Ornaments, Receive Donation to School By Kallee Feuz, Zions Bank CEDAR CITY, Utah; December 6, 2024 — First-grade students from Enoch Elementary School shared in a long-held community tradition, creating handmade ornaments for the Christmas tree at Zions Bank in Cedar City. In return, branch manager Josh Hunt Zions Bank presented a…

By Sheri Butler, For Iron County Today Come listen as In Jubilo’s Women’s Chorale presents its annual Christmas concert, “Seasons of Joy,” at the Heritage Center Theater on Thursday, December 19th, at 7:00 p.m. This year’s concert promises to be the best ever as the group performs classic and new Christmas songs, pop selections, and…