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…

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…