By May Hunter, For Iron County Today   REMEMBER the Fallen-HONOR those who Serve-TEACH our children the value of Freedom. No matter where they served or how-Wreaths Across America strives to make sure that no one is forgotten. On December 14, 2024 at 2:00 pm, Wreath Across American will be at the Cedar City Cemetery.…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Southern Utah man is facing felony charges after allegedly exchanging explicit photos with a juvenile victim and threatening blackmail. Ethan Boyd Nez, 20, of Garfield County, has been charged with one count of dealing in harmful material to a minor and one count of sexual extortion,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A recent FBI warning about a sophisticated cyberattack involving Chinese-backed artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked serious concern among authorities. The cyber operation, dubbed “Salt Typhoon,” has exposed vulnerabilities in popular communication platforms, potentially affecting millions of users. While cyberattacks might feel like distant threats to local residents,…

by Sara Penny, Cedar City Arts Council Musical milestones set the Christmas spirit. The Orchestra of Southern Utah and Chorale present Cedar City’s 84th performance of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday and Monday, Dec. 8 and 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Theatre at 105 N. 100 East. To reserve seating go to the website…

By JR Robinson, Cedar City Police Department Cedar City, UT – The Cedar City Police Department is currently investigating a fatal automobile-pedestrian accident that occurred on the 100 N block of 100 W.   On December 4, 2024, at approximately 6:40 PM, police officers responded to a report of an accident in a parking lot…

From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — Thanksgiving is a time centered around all things turkey. From cute home decor to deliciously prepared main dishes, turkeys are a big focal point of the holiday. If you like the idea of harvesting your own locally sourced turkey — instead…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City man was recently sentenced to 15 years to life in the Utah State Prison after being convicted of attempted sodomy of a child. Fifth District Court Judge Meb Anderson ordered Travis Michael Rowley, 34, to a mandatory minimum of 15 years for crimes he…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   Three Southern Utah University basketball players were arrested Wednesday after allegedly stealing two refrigerators from campus earlier this month. Hercy Miller, 24, Brock Felder, 20, and Peter Dadson, 25, have been accused of third-degree felony theft.  According to court records filed in 5th District Court, the charges…

From Sergeant Justin Ludlow, Cedar City Police Department Saturday, November 30th, 2024 at 1203 hrs. Cedar City Police Department responded to a vehicle on fire on SR14 milepost 1.  Cedar City Police Department was first on the scene.  The car was engulfed in flames. The first arriving Officer immediately attempted to put the fire out…

By Benjamin Hohman, For Iron County Today Ben Hohman and Marielle Boneau, and their many elves, will once again be doing their holiday light display at 26 North 1150 West in Cedar City, near the SUU football stadium. This will be the 20th year of the display. As part of the display donations are collected…

From Gabbie Costello, Public Information Officer CEDAR CITY, UT – The magic of the holiday season begins in Historic Downtown Cedar City on  Saturday, November 30th, 2024, with Cedar City Events’ Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony and the opening night of the Holiday Tree Jubilee fundraiser.   With plenty of experiences for all ages, this year’s festivities…