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…

By Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — In an effort to enhance fishing and boost native fish populations, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources stocks a variety of fish species throughout Utah every year, and in 2024, over 12.8 million fish were stocked into waterbodies across the state.…

By Michael Joyner Shortly before Thanksgiving in 1962 the family moved to a small town in Tennessee. I was in seventh grade and my sister, Kathy, was in sixth. My father was a serviceman, so we were accustomed to moving often. We found moving interesting and exciting. We didn’t have much choice, so that was…

Decision lauded by conservation groups, lambasted by Utah Gov. Cox, Washington County officials By Mark Eddington, The Salt Lake Tribune   St. George• It’s official. One month after the release of the final environmental study that was critical of the proposed Northern Corridor Highway, federal agencies on Thursday formally rejected the right-of-way for the polarizing…

From Bella Pinnock, For Iron County Today   Washington, D.C. — Today, the Biden Administration announced its Record of Decision to amend Washington County’s incidental take permit for the Northern Corridor highway and select the Red Hills Parkway Expressway alternative. U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), Representatives John Curtis (R-UT), Blake Moore (R-UT), Burgess Owens (R-UT),…

By Jenny Plecki, U.S. Forest Service   Cedar City, UT, December 23, 2024 – The Dixie National Forest is celebrating 60 years of co-stewardship with Brian Head Resort with the return of the Ski with a Ranger program! The forest and resort welcomes all intermediate skiers and snowboarders with a lift ticket or season pass…