From Aundrea Peterson, Utah Senate    Salt Lake City – Utah’s history is defined by resilience and ambition—a place where towering mountains and expansive deserts have fueled generations to dream fearlessly and achieve greatness. Today, the Senate Majority carries that torch, focused on powering Utah’s future with the innovation and foresight that have defined the…

Blood supply critically strained as over 5,000 donations go uncollected in Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states, threatening patient care and emergency medical response. From Keith Paul, Regional Comm. Director   SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 7, 2025) — A powerful winter storm that swept through the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states has forced the cancellation of over 250…

Lieutenant Dave Mitchell, Iron County Sheriff’s Office Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 17:13 hours, dispatch received a report concerning a weapon offense in progress in Beryl, Utah. The reporting party, who is also the property owner, indicated that 65-year-old John Gorecki had made threats to shoot him while accusing him of theft.  As deputies proceeded…

By Casey O. Anderson, For Iron County Today   On August 20th, 2024 Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, with the support of Governor Spencer Cox and the Utah Legislature, filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against the federal government. The case challenges the constitutionality of federal control over 18.5 million acres of “unappropriated” land in Utah. These…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   An argument that escalated into threats with weapons on New Year’s Eve in Enoch led to the arrest of a man who also allowed aggressive dogs to roam the street, police said. Joseph Edward Ellis, 55, was arrested December 31 after officers responded to a report of…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A California man is facing multiple charges after being accused of raping a 14-year-old runaway.  Luis A. Lopez, 31, was arrested on two first-degree felonies for rape and forcible sodomy, along with several misdemeanor charges, including contributing to the delinquency of a minor, furnishing alcohol to a…

From Adam Cloch, For Iron County Today Washington, D.C. – Today, John R. Curtis was sworn in as the United States Senator representing Utah. Senator Curtis—a Republican—took the oath of office this afternoon on the Senate Floor in the U.S. Capitol. Curtis brings extensive experience to the Senate, having passed over 20 bills into law during…

From Marlo Ihler, Utah Shakespeare Festival CEDAR CITY––The Utah Shakespeare Festival is excited to announce its directors for their upcoming 2025 season. “We are thrilled to share with you these amazing artists who will head our productions in our Engelstad and Randall Theatres, as well as our popular Greenshows for our sixty-fourth season,” says Executive…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today It’s cold, it’s dark and dreary. The winter festivities have calmed down and now it’s time to wait out the worst of the winter season. It’s easy to be down about the weather, after all, it can look positively miserable outside, but this attitude only makes the beginning…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City woman was arrested early Christmas morning after allegedly driving the wrong way on Interstate 15 and crashing into a semi-truck in an attempt to harm herself and a passenger, who authorities later determined did not exist. Jessica Gorecki, 38, faces multiple charges, including driving…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A traffic stop in Cedar City last August recently led to federal charges against a man accused of distributing fentanyl. Braydon Johnson, 28, was initially charged in state court with two second-degree felonies for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and arranging distribution, as well…

From Mehak Chadha, For Iron County Today The Cedar City Fireman’s Relief Association recently received a new roof from Stout Roofing and GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer. Since its founding in 1917, the Cedar City Fireman’s Association has served as a vital community organization, providing services including assistance for injured firefighters, Christmas gifts for…