Cedar City News

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.

Cedar City Council members got down to business during Wednesday night's 10-minute council meeting by adopting the new 2009 certified tax rate that came in at .002462. The 2009 tax rate increased .000299 from 2008, and is comprised of the general purpose rate and the library general obligation bond rate, said Jace Bunting, finance director.

Authorities say a 5-year-old girl was apparently accidentally shot and killed at her own birthday party in southern Utah.

CEDAR CITY Friday kicks off the two-day Summer Jam Music Festival in Cedar City's Main Street Park, featuring more than 20 local bands from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., a chance, promoter Ed Wadsworth says, for bands to showcase their talents.

CEDAR CITY - The Utah Summer Games came to an official close Saturday night at Cross Hollows Event Center, celebrated with the dousing of the torch and fireworks in conjunction with the Wendy Wood Memorial Rodeo.