By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A man involved in a high-speed pursuit that began in Washington County and ended in Iron County was sentenced Tuesday to prison after pleading guilty to possessing a stolen vehicle. Maurice Terae Chavarry was sentenced Jan. 13 by Judge Meb Anderson to one to 15 years in the…

By Brad Washa,  Utah State University Extension While the 2025 wildfire season will not be remembered as the worst in Utah’s history, there are a few notable points of information, including the number of structures lost. House Bill 48 –Wildland Urban Interface Modifications (effective Jan 1, 2026) aims to increase awareness of wildfires and encourage property owners…

By Andrew Campanella, National School Choice Awareness Foundation When some people think about K–12 school choice, they often picture families in large metropolitan areas touring dozens of schools in search of the right fit. That certainly happens, but education options for families in Utah and across the country are continuing to evolve. A new survey…

From Paul Hill, USU Extension Iron County, Utah – Utah State University Extension’s E-Commerce Accelerator (ECA) program is helping agricultural producers and rural small businesses integrate digital tools into their everyday operations to reach customers online. The ECA program provides hands-on technical assistance and personalized mentoring to help clients adopt digital tools, build websites, and…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Public Comment – During the public comment section, Cecilie Evans, a representative from the Iron County Homeowners Association, requested increased collaboration between the association, city staff, and council members prior to council meetings to proactively address building industry concerns. They also shared findings from the NAHB price-out research,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man was sentenced Thursday in 5th District Court after pleading guilty in a case prosecutors said expanded significantly following the review of digital evidence obtained two days after his initial arrest. Joshua Henry Quist, 29, was sentenced to one to 15 years in the Utah…

A dry start to winter brings echoes of 2022 By Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune Note to readers •This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. This story is also an excerpt from the Open Lands newsletter, which will now be delivered…

Iron County Search and Rescue helps stranded motorists near Cedar Breaks By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Blowing snow and high winds recently created dangerous conditions near Cedar Breaks, prompting Iron County Search and Rescue to respond to a stranded vehicle and safely evacuate four motorists. The call came in at 6:10 a.m. reporting…

By Hearing and Brain Centers of America  5 Medical Benefits of Taking Action + 7 Hearing Loss Prevention Tips Hearing loss is a prevalent condition that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. While some causes of hearing loss are unavoidable, there are proactive measures one can take to delay its onset. Drawing insights…

By Bruce Gavin, For Iron County Today Cedar City (Coal Creek Trail) parkrun closed out the year with impressive participation and a growing reputation as one of Cedar City’s most welcoming weekly community events. The free, timed 5k held every Saturday morning has attracted walkers, runners, families, and visitors from the local area, across the…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Cedar City Councilman Scott Phillips had an idea for the America 250 quilts. It all started with a notion he had been thinking about for several months. As he looked at all the celebrations that are going on and being planned for America’s 250th Birthday Celebration, he began…

By Jessie Stuart, Land Trusts Protection & Advocacy Office Salt Lake City, UTAH–January 5, 2026–The School and Institutional Trust Funds Office (SITFO) announced that the Trust Lands Permanent Funds will distribute a record-breaking $134 million to public schools for the 2026-27 school year, marking a 20% increase from last year’s distribution of $111 million. The…