By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man was sentenced Thursday to one year in jail after admitting to unlawful sexual conduct with a teenage girl. Justin Blake Driffill, 27, pleaded guilty in July to unlawful sexual conduct with a 16- or 17-year-old, a third-degree felony. During Thursday’s hearing, Fifth District Judge…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Southern Utah man accused of alerting employees at a local gym to a pending drug investigation pleaded guilty this week to a reduced misdemeanor charge. His plea marks the end of a case that followed a widely publicized police raid in January. Chandler Jacob Cory, 26, entered…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Robinson Pumpkin Patch is open for all your fall pumpkin fun. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of a full, fun day at Robinson Family Farm. They are passionate about the kind of experience to their guests. They have FREE Hay Rides & Petting Zoo, A Corn Pit, A Maze…

 

By Matt Marxteyn, Red Rock Film Festival The 19th Annual Red Rock Film Festival began with an Opening Reception, screening of trailers and Utah Premiere of “Goddess of Slide” with the Utah short “Free to a Good Home” followed by a Q&A with director Alfonso Maiorana. Later was a perfect evening for outdoor screenings of…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A 5th District judge has ruled that Matthew Sorber-Petrie, accused in the January shooting death of 17-year-old KayLee Dutton, will stand trial on murder and multiple firearm charges. In an oral ruling issued this week, Judge Meb Anderson rejected defense arguments that the charges violated Sorber-Petrie’s due process…

By Heidi Baxley [Cedar City, UT] – To raise awareness about the potential for misuse of prescription medications, [Southwest Prevention, the Iron County Sheriff’s Department, Southwest Technical College and Lin’s Fresh Market] are sponsoring a Prescription Drug Take Back Day event as part of the DEA’s National Take Back Initiative on Saturday, Oct 25th from…

by Sharon Christensen, For Iron County Today Maintaining the giant “C” on the mountainside above Cedar City has been a tradition for almost a hundred years. It all began in 1926, when students at what is now Southern Utah University hiked up the hillside to repaint the letter as a way to welcome classmates back…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today The Iron County Chiefs Association and the Fireman’s Association are hosting a fundraiser to support Cedar City Fire Chief Mike Phillips, who was seriously injured in a recent training accident and is currently hospitalized in Salt Lake City. The event will be held Monday, Oct. 6, from 5:30–8…

By Anna Loughridge, The Utah Office of Tourism SALT LAKE CITY — OCT. 1, 2025 — Despite the federal government shutdown, Utah’s Mighty 5® national parks — Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion — remain open and accessible. “Our priority has been and continues to be preserving our parks, maintaining the visitor experience, and ensuring Utah communities…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today Public Hearings – Three public hearings were held addressing issues under consideration  by the council. They are: Proposed amendments to the Kay Geez Stock, LC (Goodfellows Rock Crusher Repair – the big new building to the north of the airport) development agreement, proposed amendments to the new open…

From Charles Triplett,  Benefiting the Iron County Children’s Justice Center and Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association® Chapter 49-4 Cedar City, Utah — September 15, 2025 – Local businessman and Marine veteran Chris Damico, widely known as “The Drunken Butcher,” has once again shown his commitment to giving back to the community. During the 30th Anniversary Festival…