Cedar City News

The Horse Valley lightning-ignited fire that began July 2 with three acres has grown to 1,100 acres as of 2 p.m., according to a Dixie National Forest press release.

CEDAR CITY - The Horse Valley fire that began last week from a lightning strike three miles north of Panguitch Lake is now approximately 150 acres.

State and local officials celebrated the opening of the first phase of the Southern Parkway Tuesday, calling the event a precursor to the next phase in Southern Utah's development.

The Utah Highway Patrol is asking a federal judge to toss a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she was pulled over and her car searched because of her race.

CEDAR CITY - The Paiute Tribe of Utah kicked off its Restoration Gathering, Thursday.

CEDAR CITY - A pilot flying his glider near Parowan died after his aircraft crashed Monday afternoon.

CEDAR CITY - An Iron County Correctional Facility inmate who attempted to escape Monday evening may face added criminal charges after the episode as he awaits sentencing.

CEDAR CITY - Public hearings top the agenda at tonight's Cedar City Council work meeting with a focus on ordinance changes as well as a possible revision to the 2009-10 fiscal year budget.

The first day to file for public office yielded two candidates for Cedar City governing leadership.

CEDAR CITY - The man who made the Southern Utah University observatory possible with a substantial land donation died June 25.

A man killed in a small plane crash in a remote area of southern Utah on Tuesday has been identified.

CEDAR CITY - Wild-flower enthusiasts will have to wait a little longer to see Cedar Breaks National Monument blossoming in full flora this summer as the 4th annual Wildflower Festival is behind schedule.

CEDAR CITY - A man charged with object rape and forcible sexual abuse on a 14-year-old girl will have a two-day jury trial after appearing for his arraignment Monday in 5th District Court.

Fireworks went on sale in Southern Utah on Friday, signaling the return of summer holidays and summer fire calls.

For many people it's as natural as pairing peanut butter and jelly - when you're sitting around a campfire, you've got to have music.

CEDAR CITY - The Utah Highway Patrol responded to two motorcycle accidents in Garfield County this week, both of which ended with fatalities.

CEDAR CITY - Cedar City police are investigating a burglary at Giger Auto Sales that occurred sometime Wednesday night, according to a police report.

CEDAR CITY - The family of a man killed on his motorcycle Tuesday night south of Panguitch needs help from the community, according to a personal release sent by Becki Bronson.

BERYL - The Iron County Attorney is waiting on a report from law enforcement before determining whether or not to press charges in a shooting that killed a Holbrook, Ariz.

Pete Hyita, born and raised in East Carbon, and Quetta Larsen Hyita, born and raised in Moab, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 26.