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…

Cedar City, Utah –  Bring the whole family to celebrate the magic of the season in an enchanted winter wonderland. Join us for our 6th annual “Christmas on the Farm” at Nature Hills Farm in Cedar City, where the wonder of the holidays meets the timeless charm of farm life. This year, our farm transforms…

Hwy 148 closes for the winter and winter activities announced. From Jonathan Pyne, National Parks Serice Cedar City, Utah – Utah Department of Transportation has closed Hwy 148 for the season. Although Hwy 148 is closed, the park remains open. Vehicles can access the northern side of the park, including North View Overlook, via Highway…

From Kasey Shakespear, For Iron County Today ST. GEORGE, UT — November 13, 2024 — The Rural Health Association of Utah (RHAU) kicked off its highly anticipated annual conference with a lively Networking Dinner and RHAU Update presentation, celebrating the extraordinary individuals and organizations that are making a profound impact on rural healthcare in Utah.…

from Iron County Today Staff Cedar City is taking a giant leap forward in water conservation with the development of a new effluent reuse filtration facility, a project spearheaded by Mayor Green and supported by the city council. Set to be completed by November 2025, this innovative facility will provide Type 1 treated effluent water,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Frustration filled the room as Iron County residents lined up to speak at a Truth in Taxation hearing. Some were angry, others worried, and many simply pleaded with the county to find another way. For the first time in more than 20 years, Iron County is proposing a…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A woman is facing multiple felony charges after a hit-and-run crash uncovered a stolen vehicle, false identification, and drug-related items. Dusti Leann Smith, 36, was arrested Nov. 9 near the scene of the accident after police allegedly connected her to the stolen property and other criminal activity.…