From Faith Heaton Jolley, Utah Department of Natural Resources   SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is reminding the public of some new requirements for anyone who plans to commercially buy and then sell shed antlers in Utah. Male deer, elk and moose drop their antlers each winter and grow a…

From Jenny Plecki, U.S. Forest Service   Wildfire Fact Sheet – Iron Peak Fire Cedar City, UT, August 25, 2024—As of August 25, 2024, the Iron Peak Fire is 90% contained and estimated at 544 acres. Multiple resources have been assigned. Fire behavior is minimal with creeping and smoldering. One new injury.   The Iron Peak…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   Federal authorities have indicted two Cedar City residents in connection with the death of a local woman who overdosed on fentanyl earlier this year. Kimberly Dawn Hare, 33, and John Parry, 39, were initially charged with manslaughter by the Iron County Attorney’s Office after they were accused…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   Three men were recently arrested in Cedar City following an early morning raid by the Iron-Garfield-Beaver Narcotics Task Force.  The raid, which took place on Wednesday at a residence on Meadowbrook Drive, resulted in the seizure of drugs, cash, and weapons, and led to multiple felony charges.…

By John Turner, For Iron County Today   At long last we can celebrate the grand reopening and dedication of the new state-of-the-art Visitors Center at the main entrance to Cedar Breaks National Monument.  After seven years of planning and construction, and three years of having no visitors center at all, a group of supporters…

By Jenny Plecki, U.S. Forest Service    Cedar City, UT, August 22, 2024— Iron Peak Fire was first reported at approximately 1:00  PM MST near Little Creek Road in Iron County, UT. The fire is currently 0% contained and estimated 800 acres burned. This acreage has not been accurately mapped and may change based on…

Utah’s lawsuit seeks to end unconstitutional federal control over 18.5 million acres of BLM-held land  From Emma Williams, Office of the Governor  SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 20, 2024) – Today, after decades of legal analysis, Utah filed a landmark public lands lawsuit asking the U.S. Supreme Court to address whether the federal government can simply…

By Jewly Krause, Cedar City Children’s Musical Theatre When anyone thinks of SpongeBob – they immediately think of a silly cartoon. However, this musical is so different. It has a special message that shows us the value of coming together as a community, especially in times of crisis; that everyone has their own diverse strengths…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today   Enoch City: August 16, 2024-The Iron County community gathered today for the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the new Iron County Children’s’ Justice Center, a momentous occasion that highlighted the generosity and collaboration of so many who made this dream a reality. The new facility, built by…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   Two individuals caught with 25 pounds of meth during an April traffic stop have been sentenced in Iron County. Faily Chavez, 29, and Ramond Allen, 26, were pulled over on April 2, 2024, near Cedar City for following another vehicle too closely on Interstate 15. During the…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   An imposter posing as a law enforcement officer is dialing up Iron County residents, demanding cash for bogus legal issues.  The imposter is targeting community members with demands for payment, claiming they owe for supposed legal issues like outstanding warrants, citations, missed court dates, and even missed…

From Karyn Keanaaina, Southwest Technical College Cedar City, Utah — Since its inception and opening, the Cedar City Business & Innovation Center, housed at Southwest Technical College, has been a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering small business growth and innovation in Cedar City. This center is a testament to Cedar City’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurs…