By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man is facing multiple felony charges after police say an attempted arrest escalated into a violent confrontation at a gas station. Michael James Torp, 39, was arrested Dec. 28 and booked into the Iron County Jail on five counts of assault on a peace officer…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today On most mornings, Iron County Sheriff Deputy Tom Cowan stood near the entrance of Cedar City’s Justice Court, greeting people as they came through security. Some were there to pay traffic tickets. Others were showing up for hearings, jury duty or paperwork they didn’t fully understand. Many arrived…

From John Zierow, Community Relations & Public Information Officer CEDAR CITY, Utah – On January 5, 2026, Steven Nelson will be sworn in as the Mayor of Cedar City at 12 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.  Waldo Galan will also be sworn in for his first term as a new City Councilman, and…

By Marty Warburton, for Iron County Today The rush of the holidays have come and gone. All of a sudden it is 2026, and Cedar City Music Arts is back on the musical warpath. Continuing with their 96th season, CCMA presents “The Valencia Baryton Project.” So, what is a Baryton? Well, long story short, it’s…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Fifth District Court judge recently dismissed a child abuse case against a Cedar City man after refusing to bind the charge over for trial following a preliminary hearing. Judge Meb Anderson declined to bind over the charge against Landon Michael Kartchner, 26, in a ruling issued Dec.…

By Shauna Lund, Iron County School District Small tweaks have been made to the proposed boundary changes, the Board of Education of Iron County School District learned Tuesday. Business Administrator Todd Hess said the changes came following discussions with the Principal at East Elementary who worried about opening the new building nearly at capacity. East…

Messianic dance And song Have been done since Jesus Walked on the Earth 2000 years ago and before Up to about 5000 years ago. The first recorded Messianic dance and song Was in the book of Exodus. About five years ago two Messianic Jewish ladies who had regularly practiced Messianic dance and songs Moved her…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Employee Recognition: Connie Biasi Receives Exceptional Impact Award – The meeting began with the presentation of the Exceptional Impact Award to Connie Biasi, recognizing her contributions to the city. Dan explained the RISE incentive program, which recognizes employees for proficiency, training, and innovation. Biasi was selected for her…

From Paul Dail, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah On Thursday, Nov. 13, representatives from the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah (PITU) and Southern Utah University (SUU) traveled to the University of Utah for the annual Golden Spike Awards, hosted by the Public Relations Society of America, Utah Chapter, in recognition of outstanding work in public…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today  It has been a Southern Utah tradition that the Orchestra Of Southern Utah perform Handel’s  Messiah during the holiday season. Messiah for the 2025 season was on December 14 & 15, at  the Heritage theater in Cedar City, Utah, and was very well attended.  Celebrating the spirit of…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man convicted in a 2022 double homicide received new consecutive prison sentences Tuesday for attacking staff members at the Southwest Utah Youth Center. Prosecutors said the July assault was planned in advance and left several employees bloodied and hospitalized. Daniel Martinez, 21, was sentenced to…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today On Saturday, December 13, Cedar City joined more than 5,400 communities across the nation in observing Wreaths Across America, a solemn annual tradition dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony took place at the Cedar City…