By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly threatening to kill her with a knife and holding her against her will before she escaped and sought help. Daniel Lusk, 35, was arrested June 29 and booked into the Iron County Correctional Facility on…

By James Graven, Brian Head Resort National mountain archery festival makes its Brian Head debut, expected to draw more than 3,000 participants and spectators Brian Head Resort will host the Total Archery Challenge (TAC) July 16–19, marking the nationally recognized mountain archery festival’s first appearance at the resort. More than 3,000 participants and spectators are…

By Jordan Clayton, USDA  The UWAU is a monthly report issued by the NRCS-Utah Snow Survey office for each month outside the snowpack season.  The UWAU includes summaries of Utah’s statewide and basin-level precipitation, soil moisture, reservoir, and current streamflow conditions. Reservoir and streamflow data per basin are then compared with historical observations to generate…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A woman accused of trying to steal a running vehicle with two people inside at a Cedar City gas station is facing additional felony charges after authorities say she later spit on three deputies.  Alexis Marie Ashley, 38, was arrested June 21 and booked into the Iron County…

First session is Tuesday in Eureka, with additional trainings this week in Richfield, Panguitch and Moab  to help residents learn how to open and run a Red Cross emergency shelter. By Keith Paul, American Red Cross Utah/Nevada Region As wildfires continue to threaten communities across the state, the American  Red Cross of Utah is offering…

By Regan Hunsaker, Southern Utah University On any given game day at Southern Utah University, long before kickoff, tipoff, or the first routine begins, you’ll find familiar faces making their way through the gates. They’ve watched championship teams celebrate on the biggest stages. They’ve endured heartbreaking losses. They’ve welcomed generations of student-athletes, coaches, and administrators…

By Faith Jolley, Division of Wildlife Resources If you didn’t draw a buck deer or bull elk permit during the hunt drawing earlier this year — and you’re still interested in hunting deer or elk this fall — your last chance to obtain a big game permit begins next week. The permits are first come,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Nevada man who admitted participating in a violent burglary at a downtown Cedar City jewelry store was sentenced Tuesday to prison for his role in the crime. Eric Drexel Resma, 48, received concurrent prison sentences of one to 15 years for attempted aggravated burglary and theft, along…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University Marking a major milestone in university history, the Southern Utah University (SUU) Men’s Rodeo Team captured the 2026 Rocky Mountain Regional Championship for the first time since the program’s inception. The T-birds capitalized on that momentum at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming last week, finishing…

By Iron County Today Staff, For Iron County Today  Two teenagers were injured Wednesday evening after explosive target material detonated unexpectedly while a group of four teens were reportedly experimenting with it west of Cedar City. According to the Iron County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews responded shortly before 6 p.m. on June 24 to the…

With major fires already burning and dry, windy conditions raising fire danger, residents are urged to avoid adding to the wildfire risk and choose professional displays instead. By Keith Paul, American Red Cross Utah/Nevada Region The American Red Cross of Utah is urging Utahns to leave fireworks to professional shows this Fourth of July and…

People displaced by the wildfire can go to the National Guard’s Beaver Armory. As dangerous fire  weather threatens additional communities, Red Cross teams are prepared to open more shelters.  By Keith Paul, American Red Cross The American Red Cross of Utah opened an emergency shelter today at the  Utah National Guard’s Beaver Armory as the…