Lieutenant Dave Mitchell, Iron County Sheriff’s Office Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 17:13 hours, dispatch received a report concerning a weapon offense in progress in Beryl, Utah. The reporting party, who is also the property owner, indicated that 65-year-old John Gorecki had made threats to shoot him while accusing him of theft.  As deputies proceeded…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   An argument that escalated into threats with weapons on New Year’s Eve in Enoch led to the arrest of a man who also allowed aggressive dogs to roam the street, police said. Joseph Edward Ellis, 55, was arrested December 31 after officers responded to a report of…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A California man is facing multiple charges after being accused of raping a 14-year-old runaway.  Luis A. Lopez, 31, was arrested on two first-degree felonies for rape and forcible sodomy, along with several misdemeanor charges, including contributing to the delinquency of a minor, furnishing alcohol to a…

From Marlo Ihler, Utah Shakespeare Festival CEDAR CITY––The Utah Shakespeare Festival is excited to announce its directors for their upcoming 2025 season. “We are thrilled to share with you these amazing artists who will head our productions in our Engelstad and Randall Theatres, as well as our popular Greenshows for our sixty-fourth season,” says Executive…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today It’s cold, it’s dark and dreary. The winter festivities have calmed down and now it’s time to wait out the worst of the winter season. It’s easy to be down about the weather, after all, it can look positively miserable outside, but this attitude only makes the beginning…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City woman was arrested early Christmas morning after allegedly driving the wrong way on Interstate 15 and crashing into a semi-truck in an attempt to harm herself and a passenger, who authorities later determined did not exist. Jessica Gorecki, 38, faces multiple charges, including driving…

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…