From Iron County Today Staff Southern Utah is currently facing several significant wildfires, with the closest being the “Little Twist” fire, which ignited on Thursday, June 13, 2024. As of July 7th, four weeks later, the fire remains only 40% contained and has spread across approximately 5,096 acres. The Little Twist fire is burning in…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today   A United Airlines pilot was recently arrested in California and extradited to Utah after he allegedly shared intimate photos of his ex-girlfriend online without her permission in an attempt to harass her.  Andrew Hill, 36, faces charges for distribution of pornography, a third-degree felony, unlawful distribution of…

By May Hunter The Garth and Jerri Frehner Museum of Natural History is dedicated to providing educational experiences for Southern Utah’s residents, teachers, and students in all subjects relating to biology, geology, and anthropology. The Museum will capture your eye the minute you enter the door. They believe K-12 students should have access to hands-on…

From Marlo Ihler, Utah Shakespeare Festival The Utah Shakespeare Festival officially opened last week, and is celebrating its 63rd season in Cedar City, offering an enriching and fun cultural experience that captivates audiences of all ages. The Festival has become a cherished tradition for many theatre lovers, families, and newcomers alike. If you’ve never been,…

From Lt. David Mitchell, Iron County Sheriff’s On 6-28-24, At approximately 1710, Iron County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a fatal accident report. It was located at approximately 6000 n Old Highway 91, nearest Kanarraville Ut. Upon arrival, they found one male, approximately 53 years of age, deceased. It appeared that the male was riding…

From Gabbie Costello, Cedar City Offices CEDAR CITY, UT – Fireworks can be an exciting way to celebrate Independence Day (July 4th) and Pioneer Day (July 24th), but all fireworks should be used with respect and care. Although we encourage the community to enjoy Cedar City’s professional firework show on July 4th rather than using…

By Tracie Sullivan, Iron County Today   An Iron County man, currently serving a prison sentence for arson, faces new charges after confessing to drugging and sexually assaulting his former girlfriend and her minor daughter.  The Iron County Attorney’s Office filed multiple felony charges last week against Christopher Lee Lescoe following his admission during a…

By Tracie Sullivan, Iron County Today   Ken Robinson has secured Iron County Commission’s Seat C with a resounding victory over Maile Wilson-Edwards.  In the primary election last Tuesday, Robinson captured 5,964 votes, representing 66.4% of the total ballots cast by registered Republicans countywide. Wilson-Edwards trailed behind with 3,025 votes, garnering 33.6% of the vote.…

Seeking Public Assistance For Its Return From Jenny Plecki, Forest Service Garfield County, UT— This weekend, a historic Half-track military vehicle was stolen from the Dixie National  Forest in an area administered by the Fishlake National Forest. We are asking the public for information to help  us locate this important machine.   A White Motor Co.,…

From Alexander Curcio, Utah Attorney General’s Office SALT LAKE CITY – On Tuesday, the states of Utah and Wyoming, where federally-controlled land is abundant, filed a joint lawsuit challenging the new BLM Public Lands Rule. The states are suing the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for failure to…

From Elizabeth Barnett Cedar City, Utah (June 17, 2024) Each year Progressive Grocer receives over a thousand nominations for its Top Women in Grocery (TWIG) awards. This year, Rochelle Mellor, the store director at Lin’s Market in Cedar City, Utah, was awarded one of the prestigious awards. Rochelle has worked for Lin’s Market for over 22 years…

The Primary Election on June 25th has come to a close and races have been called. Races related to Iron County specifically resulted in Ken Robinson winning County Commission seat “C” and Joann Brinton in State School Board 15. While both Trent Staggs and Phil Lyman did not win at the state level, Staggs led…