By JR Robinson, Cedar City Police Department Cedar City, UT – The Cedar City Police Department is currently investigating a fatal automobile-pedestrian accident that occurred on the 100 N block of 100 W.   On December 4, 2024, at approximately 6:40 PM, police officers responded to a report of an accident in a parking lot…

Reflects upon bipartisan legislative achievements, encourages colleagues to put politics aside to tackle major challenges From Arielle Mueller, For Iron County Today   WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today delivered his farewell address from the floor of the United States Senate. In his remarks, he reflected upon his bipartisan legislative achievements—like the Infrastructure Investment and…

From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — Thanksgiving is a time centered around all things turkey. From cute home decor to deliciously prepared main dishes, turkeys are a big focal point of the holiday. If you like the idea of harvesting your own locally sourced turkey — instead…

From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s Watershed Restoration Initiative works to improve and restore high-priority watersheds and habitats throughout the state. During this past fiscal year — between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 — a whopping total of 168,882 acres were improved across Utah…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A Cedar City man was recently sentenced to 15 years to life in the Utah State Prison after being convicted of attempted sodomy of a child. Fifth District Court Judge Meb Anderson ordered Travis Michael Rowley, 34, to a mandatory minimum of 15 years for crimes he…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   Three Southern Utah University basketball players were arrested Wednesday after allegedly stealing two refrigerators from campus earlier this month. Hercy Miller, 24, Brock Felder, 20, and Peter Dadson, 25, have been accused of third-degree felony theft.  According to court records filed in 5th District Court, the charges…

From Sergeant Justin Ludlow, Cedar City Police Department Saturday, November 30th, 2024 at 1203 hrs. Cedar City Police Department responded to a vehicle on fire on SR14 milepost 1.  Cedar City Police Department was first on the scene.  The car was engulfed in flames. The first arriving Officer immediately attempted to put the fire out…

By Benjamin Hohman, For Iron County Today Ben Hohman and Marielle Boneau, and their many elves, will once again be doing their holiday light display at 26 North 1150 West in Cedar City, near the SUU football stadium. This will be the 20th year of the display. As part of the display donations are collected…

From Gabbie Costello, Public Information Officer CEDAR CITY, UT – The magic of the holiday season begins in Historic Downtown Cedar City on  Saturday, November 30th, 2024, with Cedar City Events’ Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony and the opening night of the Holiday Tree Jubilee fundraiser.   With plenty of experiences for all ages, this year’s festivities…

Cedar City, Utah –  Bring the whole family to celebrate the magic of the season in an enchanted winter wonderland. Join us for our 6th annual “Christmas on the Farm” at Nature Hills Farm in Cedar City, where the wonder of the holidays meets the timeless charm of farm life. This year, our farm transforms…

Hwy 148 closes for the winter and winter activities announced. From Jonathan Pyne, National Parks Serice Cedar City, Utah – Utah Department of Transportation has closed Hwy 148 for the season. Although Hwy 148 is closed, the park remains open. Vehicles can access the northern side of the park, including North View Overlook, via Highway…