From Iron County Today & The Salt Lake Tribune   Iron County Today and The Salt Lake Tribune know that some Utahns are feeling an economic pinch from the rising cost of housing, transportation and child care to increasing prices in grocery stores. More Utahns than ever are seeking meals from food banks, — even…

By Darby Doyle, Utah Department of Natural Resources SALT LAKE CITY —  The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is releasing its proposed big game hunting permit numbers for 2025 and is also proposing some changes to big game hunting rules in Utah. The DWR is asking for the public’s feedback on these recommendations, as well…

By Brandy Strand, Preservation Utah SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Preservation Utah is seeking public nominations for the 2025 Most Endangered Historic Places List, an annual initiative to identify and advocate for historic sites, buildings, and cultural resources at risk of being lost forever. Released every May during Preservation Month, this list serves as a…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today Each March, SUU Founders Celebration salutes the rich past and promising future with a variety of events. Starting the week-long of events, the Southern Utah University Mountain Center unveiled a plaque for the recognition and contributors who made the the Mountain Center possible. Hidden up Cedar Mountain, the…

By Michael Sanchez, Utah Division of Water Resources SALT LAKE CITY (March 27, 2025) – Utah is grappling with varied water conditions. While recent storms have brought the statewide snow water equivalent to 82% of normal peak for the year, southern Utah continues to trend much below normal. “We are seeing our snow water equivalent decline as the…

Gov. Spencer Cox let the controversial bill become law without his signature late Thursday. By Addy Baird, The Salt Lake Tribune    This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform readers across the state.   Utah became the first state in the nation…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   The Iron County Sheriff’s Office K-9 team placed 5th in two categories at the 33rd annual Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department K-9 Trials, marking a significant achievement for the agency. Corporal Eric Rohmann and his K-9 partner, Voyak, earned 5th place in vehicle and overall narcotics detection,…

“Amendments to Election Law,” or HB300, has been criticized as a policy change that will make it more difficult for some communities to vote. By Emily Anderson Stern, The Salt Lake Tribune This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform readers across the…

By Ruth Scovill, For Iron County Today   SUU’s Annual Scholarship Banquet was held Friday, March 20th in the ballroom of the Sharwan Smith Student Center. Every year, this banquet celebrates both the accomplishments of outstanding SUU scholarship recipients and the generosity of community members and other donors who make these scholarships available. The banquet…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A St. George man on felony probation was arrested in connection with a series of burglaries in Cedar City, including break-ins at a restaurant, smoothie shop, and pawn store, authorities said. Jayme Lynn Patterson, 47, faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges for burglary, theft, and property damage…

From Clint Stephens, Southwest Educational Development Center CEDAR CITY, UT March 26, 2025 – Southwest Educational Development Center (SEDC) successfully hosted its seventh annual Regional Spelling Bee on March 25, 2025. The competition, held in the Auditorium of Canyon View Middle School in Cedar City, Utah, brought together 18 talented students from the school districts…

Sponsored by Gold River Gallery, For Iron County Today Travis knew he wanted to be an artist at a young age when he was mentored by his uncle and artist Jeffrey H. Craven. While attending school in Provo Utah at BYU, Travis started working at Allman- Ricks frame company, where he learned to be a…