Saturday evening saw what appears to be an assassination attempt on former President Trump during his rally in Pennsylvania. The incident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. MST, while Trump was addressing a large crowd. A series of popping sounds rang out, prompting the former president to reach for his ear and duck behind the podium.…

From Tyler Brown, State Bank of Southern Utah   Eric Schmutz, President & CEO of State Bank of Southern Utah, was presented the 2024 Distinguished Banker Award at the 114th Annual Utah Bankers Association Convention.  The Distinguished Banker Award, first presented in 1985, is given periodically to a Utah banker who makes a lasting impact…

From Lt. Dave Mitchell, Iron County Sheriff’s Office     The Iron County Sheriff’s Office responded to Old Iron Town on July 8, 2024, on a report involving an incident with a bull and a physical altercation between two men. Deputies found that a man had been gored by the bull, and an altercation had taken…

From Kayli Guild, Prevention & Fire Communications Coordinator with the Utah Department of Natural Resources   https://youtu.be/oxHBNkkQCRE

Last Updated 7/9/24, 9:12PM By Tracie Sullivan, for Iron County Today   Following intense scrutiny and debate over the validity of over 400 late-postmarked mail-in ballots, the Iron County Commission voted 2-1 on Tuesday to certify the 2024 primary election results. Iron County Commissioner Paul Cozzens expressed reservations during Monday’s meeting regarding certifying the election…

Iron County commissions deferred voting to certify the county’s election results until Tuesday in hopes of finding a way to count around 400 mail-in ballots that missed Utah’s postmark deadline. By Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune    The Iron County Commission is contemplating not certifying more than 9,800 votes before Tuesday’s state-mandated deadline because…

Jenkins’ campaign wanted to contact voters and urge them to fix ballot issues in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District Republican primary election that incumbent Rep. Celeste Maloy leads by 314 votes.   By Robert Gehrke, The Salt Lake Tribune   Utah Judge Jay Winward rejected on Monday a request from Colby Jenkins’ campaign to require the…

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…