By Shauna Lund, Iron County School District Iron County School District administrators and the Board of Education continue to look at creative solutions for future building needs. Superintendent Lance Hatch and Business Administrator Todd Hess updated the board on some possibilities under consideration. The discussion included facility needs and possible funding methods. Unlike many counties…

By Tracie Sullivan, for the Iron County Today A Cedar City businessman and his husband are accused of orchestrating a fraud scheme that prosecutors say drained more than $7 million from a joint business venture over the course of a year. Ryan John Allen faces five felony charges, including theft, communications fraud, pattern of unlawful…

By Tracie Sullivan, For the Iron County Today A Kanarraville man initially charged with multiple child sex crimes, including rape and forcible sodomy, has been sentenced to serve at least 10 years and up to life in prison following a plea agreement. Jonathan Chance Murdock, 39, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated sexual abuse…

By Nikki Koontz, SUU AVP of Marketing Communication Southern Utah University honored the Class of 2025 at its 126th annual Commencement Ceremony on April 24, 2025, celebrating the hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments of this year’s graduates. The event recognized the dedication of 2,859 graduates who represent a rich tapestry of backgrounds—from 41 countries, 47…

By May Hunter, For the Iron County Today Kyle has an intense eye for detail. He has produced some stunning art that is imaginative and fine-tuned. He is a perfect example of artistic ability—especially in creating unique and distinctive tie-dye articles. Kyle loves to draw! He’s been tie-dying for years. Several summers ago, he asked…

From Faith Jolley, Utah DNR Public Information Officer SALT LAKE CITY — With warmer temperatures in the air, many anglers may be planning their next spring or summer fishing trips. If you want to target largemouth or smallmouth bass, Utah has three stunning locations that not only offer great fishing, but that also need more…

From Intermountain Region Office of Strategic Communications Up to 1,100 permanent firefighter and fire support positions available nationwide. OGDEN, Utah, April 18, 2025 — The Intermountain Region of the USDA Forest Service is hiring permanent wildland firefighters for the 2025 fire year across national forests and grasslands Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming. Positions include aviation…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University’s Construction Management club achieved a historic first-place victory in the Design Build category at the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) National Construction Management Competition in Reno, Nevada. This marks the first time SUU has won the competition since 2013. SUU sent 28…

From Charles Triplett, For Iron County Today Southern Utah, on 23rd of April at 11 am at 2002 N Main St Suite #3, Cedar City, UT 84721 Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association® (CVMA®) Chapter 49-4 is proud to announce a donation of $2,500 to Sandstone Psychology, a dedicated mental health clinic serving the Southern Utah community.…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Two Cedar City residents have been sentenced to a combined 27 years in federal prison for providing the fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a Utah woman last spring. John Parry, 40, was sentenced to 15 years and his co-defendant Kimberly Dawn Hare, 34, received 12…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Two men charged in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old girl in Cedar City earlier this year have pleaded guilty to multiple felonies as part of separate plea agreements.Michael Edward Hess-Witucki, 23, and Aldric S. Felipe, 21, pleaded guilty Tuesday in 5th District Court. The charges…