By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University Southern Utah University proudly announces that Lee Byers and Terri Hartley will be honored with Distinguished Service Awards, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the university and the surrounding community. The awards will be presented during the Founders Banquet on Friday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gilbert Great…

Utah consumers have the right to request companies delete their genetic data From Madison McMicken, Office of the Attorney General    The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) and Office of the Utah Attorney General (OAG) are issuing a consumer alert regarding the recent bankruptcy filing by 23andMe, a direct-to-consumer genetic testing…

Bill would stop blanket injunctions from sabotaging President Trump’s legitimate constitutional authority as Commander in Chief From Colby Walker, Office of Senator Mike Lee   WASHINGTON – Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced the Restraining Judicial Insurrectionists Act of 2025, which establishes a three-judge panel to swiftly review injunctions or declaratory relief against the President…

By: Senator John Curtis (R-UT) Deseret News   Three weeks ago, I gave a preview of what the shutdown showdown over government funding would look like, sound like and, ultimately, what it would become. I am no Nostradamus. It is actually easy to predict the “hair-on-fire-hysteria” from both the left and the right that foments…

From Lt. Dave Mitchell, Iron County Sheriff’s Office     On March 24, 2025, at approximately 11:53 AM, dispatchers at Cedar City Communications received a 911 call reporting a snowmobile accident in the Dry Lakes area, specifically near the  Twisted Forest Trailhead. The incident involved a female operator in her late 20s or early 30s who…

If signed by Gov. Spencer Cox, SB197 will replace abatement programs in favor of a deferral system for new applicants starting in 2026. By Andrew Christiansen, The Times-Independent   This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform readers across the state   Each…

By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today   Public Comment The first segment of the meeting involved a public comment period, providing an opportunity for citizens to voice their concerns. Hannes Frischknecht brought to the council’s attention a significant number of dead fish observed at Meeks Pond, raising concerns about water quality and the safety…

By Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — Each year, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources captures big game animals to perform important health assessments and to place GPS collars on the animals to learn more about their migration patterns and survival rates. This winter, a record 1,901 big…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly writing unauthorized business checks to her husband and depositing them into the couple’s joint bank account. Carolyn Rae Orton, 53, was arrested March 14 and booked into the Iron County Jail on suspicion of 10 counts…

  From Brad Gillman, Intermountain Health   Intermountain Cedar City Hospital hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the expansion of the hospital’s emergency department that will increase access to emergency medicine and enhance care for the growing Southwest Utah community.   The new emergency department will add more emergency rooms, including those dedicated to behavioral…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   Three men stranded in deep snow near Cedar Breaks National Monument were rescued Wednesday night after one of their snowmobiles became stuck during a ride to Brian Head. At approximately 8 p.m. on March 19, Iron County dispatch received a call from one of the snowmobilers who…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University   Southern Utah University is proud to announce its annual Founders Week celebration, scheduled for March 24th through March 29th. This week-long tribute honors the institution’s storied past and looks forward to its promising future, celebrating the visionary individuals who shaped SUU’s enduring legacy. Founders Week serves as a…