When favorable weather conditions are in place for hazardous fuels reduction work  From Jennifer Plecki, Dixie National Forest U.S. Department of Agriculture CEDAR CITY, Utah, Oct. 30, 2025— Dixie National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations starting this November, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue throughout the fall and winter of 2025,…

By Georgia Johnson, For Iron County Today CEDAR CITY, Utah — Cedar High School senior Elena Roundy has been named one of ten national recipients of the Samsung American Legion Scholarship, earning a $10,000 award for undergraduate study. Roundy was selected as one of two national scholars representing the Western Region, alongside Aubrey Moore of…

By Shauna Lund, Iron County School District Iron County School District teachers will soon gain access to School AI as they finish the school year. Superintendent Dr. Lance Hatch demonstrated possible uses for teachers with the Board of Education Tuesday. Hatch said formal training with teachers will take place Aug. 8 as the district begins…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The “Hocus Focus” event in historic Cedar City down town was Saturday, October 25. Perfect Weather, local businesses handed out treats, fun activities and a free outdoor movie all added to the fun event. Thank you to all the businesses that supported this annual Halloween event. Happy and…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Deputies recently arrested a 29-year-old man in Beryl after he allegedly assaulted a pregnant woman and then struggled with officers who attempted to detain him. Cody Morlock, of Arizona, is facing charges of second-degree felony aggravated assault and third-degree felony obstruction of justice. He was also charged with…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Under the stadium lights on Oct. 17, Cedar High held its Senior Night recognition at the Reds’ home field. A row of football players and students stood shoulder to shoulder with their families as each name was called. Then came one that hadn’t been spoken on that field…

From Jayden Davis, Community Engagement Manager What: During the 2026 Utah Legislative Session, The Policy Project will pursue a series of policies that will ensure Utah remains a great place to raise the next generation. Interviews: By request, contact Jayden Davis (480) 670-0072, [email protected] The Policy Project, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that uses thoughtful policy and the power…

By Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources SALT LAKE CITY — With several hunts recently ending and others in full swing, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is reminding hunters to submit their mandatory harvest reports for big game hunts and tundra swan hunts in Utah. Big game hunts Harvest surveys…

By Senator Evan Vickers Friends and neighbors, October has brought cooler weather, beautiful moments with loved ones and a chance to enjoy Utah’s incredible outdoors. It’s also been a busy and productive time on Capitol Hill. Over the past few weeks, the Legislature has been hard at work. We convened for a special session to…

By Courtney Tanner, Salt Lake Tribune  Utah’s public school population continues to nosedive — with the number of K-12 students enrolled this fall declining by the highest number yet in a dire, now three-year trend. That portends more school closures, dramatically less funding for the state’s classrooms and likely staff layoffs to come. Overall enrollment…

Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work From Jennifer Plecki, U.S. Forest Service CEDAR CITY, Utah, Oct. 28, 2025— Dixie National Forest, Cedar City Ranger District is planning prescribed fire operations starting the week of October 28, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue throughout the fall and winter…

From Michael Sanchez, Utah Division of Water Resources SALT LAKE CITY (October 21, 2025) – The beginning of our Water Year, which began on Oct. 1, has delivered outstanding early-season precipitation. This historic moisture has profoundly improved water conditions and significantly boosted the outlook for our region’s water supply. Recent storms have provided unprecedented rainfall…