Utah lawmakers will pass 100s of bills during the 45-day general session. By Jeff Parrott, 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.   The Utah Legislature will gavel themselves into session for their 45-day…

U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.     12:10 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Thank you very much, everybody.  (Applause.)  Wow.  Thank you very, very much. Vice President Vance, Speaker Johnson, Senator Thune, Chief Justice Roberts, justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, President Biden, Vice President Harris,…

By Robert Romano, Americans for Limited Government It’s official now. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance have accepted their oaths of office to uphold the Constitution and have been sworn into office, with President Trump wasting no time getting to work after the traditional ceremonies including his Second Inaugural Address where he declared…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   Four suspects have been arrested following the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl in Cedar City on January 17. The incident, described by authorities as an unprovoked act of violence, unfolded after authorities responded to reports of gunfire near Midvalley Road and 4300 West. Deputies responding to…

From Shauna Lund, Iron County School Board We are shocked and saddened by the news of the sudden and tragic death of one of our former students. Our thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends. This is an incredibly difficult time for everyone in our community as more is learned about Friday night’s…

The shifting political landscape has shaped, reduced and reshaped Utah’s Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante — an ongoing fight that an area business owner refers to as ‘living in limbo.’ By Anastasia Hufham, The Salt Lake Tribune  This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims…

Press Release from Iron County Sheriff’s Office: Shooting Incident From Lt. Dave Mitchell, Iron County Sheriff’s Office   Cedar City, Utah – On January 17, 2025, at approximately 10:42 PM, Iron County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire aimed at a vehicle and that the driver had sustained injuries. Law enforcement and…

“Our military is in need of a change agent who will challenge the status quo,” Sen. John Curtis, Utah’s newest U.S. senator, said in a statement Wednesday evening. By Jeff Parrott, The Salt Lake Tribune  This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today    A Utah man with a history of criminal activity dating back nearly two decades was released on parole in December 2024 after serving time in the Utah State Prison.  Five days later, he was arrested for new misdemeanor charges in Iron County.  Despite the new charges, the…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City man charged with serious crimes involving a minor is seeking a new competency evaluation, despite having already entered a plea deal in the case.  The request, filed by his attorney, comes months after the defendant, Joab A. Rubio, was previously deemed competent to stand…

From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources SALT LAKE CITY — A total of 1,007 wild animals and fish were illegally killed and investigated by Utah Division of Law Enforcement conservation officers in Utah in 2024, a slight decrease from the number illegally killed in 2023. Some of the animals illegally killed included:…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The conference in its 9th year was held at the Heritage Center in Cedar City, Utah. The public was invited to join in 3 days of festivities. Keynote speakers were: Wade Eliason, The American Farmer. Phil LaRocca, “The journey to find Common Ground through Organic Farming,” Nicole Masters,…