By Iron County Today Staff, For Iron County Emergency crews across Iron County responded to two separate fires Sunday that led to evacuations, significant property damage, and an ongoing fatal fire investigation. In Cedar City, authorities are investigating a trailer fire near 1027 North Main Street that may have claimed the life of one person.…

By Shain Manuele, For Iron County Today More than 2,000 students, parents, teachers, and community members filled the SUU track on Wednesday May 20th for the 2026 Ultimate Field Day, an event that combined competition, school pride, and an unforgettable amount of energy. More than 200 elementary students competed while packed stands and cheering sections…

By Jay Wittwer, Parowan Volunteer Firefighter As wildfire seasons continue to grow longer and more intense across the West, residents of Southern Utah must recognize that living near open lands, cedar forests, pinyon juniper terrain, and sagebrush areas comes with increased wildfire risk. Iron County communities are especially vulnerable due to dry conditions, seasonal winds,…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today The meeting began with public comments, featuring an update from Nancy Dalton, the coordinator for Utah’s Patchwork Parkway (Highway 143). She shared exciting news about securing a grant for the project, and expressed gratitude for the council’s continued support.  Cedar City Hospital and Canyon View Clinic Update Jamison…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A stabbing, a school swatting incident and a shooting tied to a child sexual abuse material investigation kept law enforcement agencies across Iron County busy over the past week. The incidents, which stacked up over just a few days, prompted responses from multiple agencies across the county, including…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City woman is facing felony theft and multiple fraud charges after police say she spent years taking money from a charitable organization’s bank account for personal use. Deena Black Marchal, 56, was arrested Thursday and booked into the Iron County Jail on one count of second-degree…

From Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University has named Myndee Kay Larsen as its next Athletic Director following a national search. Larsen will begin her appointment at SUU in July. “Myndee Kay brings a clear vision for the future of Thunderbirds Athletics and a strong commitment to the long-term success of…

From Cedar City Police Department On May 12, 2026, at approximately 10:25 p.m., Cedar Communications received a 911 call reporting a stabbing in the area of the trailer park located near 1027 North Main Street in Cedar City. Officers responded to the scene and located an adult male victim suffering from multiple stab and cut…

By Julianne Gee, Zion’s Bank During a time when economic pressures are mounting, Cedar City students are learning the importance of saving and how to prepare for their financial futures. In honor of National Teach Children to Save Day, Students at Canyon View Middle School received a lesson on the importance of making smart money…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today An Iron County man accused of transporting severely malnourished horses from Arizona to Utah in an effort to conceal them from law enforcement is now facing multiple animal cruelty charges after investigators found several horses dead or dying. Nathaniel Brendan LeBaron, 49, was arrested April 30 in the…

From Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University Southern Utah University (SUU) and Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) have announced a new partnership designed to create accelerated pathways for students pursuing careers in physical therapy and occupational therapy. Through this collaboration, students will have the opportunity to complete both undergraduate and graduate degrees in a…

From Scott Bolton, BrightNight CEDAR CITY, Utah – May 7, 2026 – BrightNight, a next-generation power and digital  infrastructure company, will host a community open house on May 14, 2026, to share  information and gather input on its proposed Red Butte Energy Campus and Data Center in Iron  County.  The Red Butte Energy Campus and…