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Traffic Stop Uncovers 21.3 Pounds of Fentanyl; Two Men Arrested
Traffic Stop Uncovers 21.3 Pounds of Fentanyl; Two Men Arrested. A traffic stop on Interstate 15 led to the arrest of two men last week after Utah Highway Patrol troopers allegedly discovered over 21 pounds of fentanyl in their vehicle. Omar Torres-Arroyo, 21, and Erick Arredondo, 19, were both arrested...
Summit Community Gardens and EATS shares summer programming
The organization is inviting community members to enjoy the outdoors this summer with a range of events. This year’s Dinners in the Garden series kicks off Thursday evening, June 6, with a lesson from Alpine Distilling on how to mix three craft cocktails. Executive director Helen Nadel said the...
Getting To Know Utah Football’s 2024 Schedule: Southern Utah University Thunderbirds
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah football is a little under three months away from kicking off their 2024 and inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference. As we count down the weeks in anticipation of what many believe could be a special year for the Utes, it’s also a good time to take some time to get to know Utah’s opponents.
Memorial Day Program-History Behind The Holiday
How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes. On Monday, May, 29, the Iron County Veterans Coalition Memorial Day Program took place at the Cedar City Cemetery. It made everyone there proud to be an American. To know, that we all have our freedom because of those men and women who fought for us. Memorial Day is a day we pay homage to all those who didn’t come home. This is not Veterans Day, it’s not a celebration, it is a day of column contemplation over the cost of freedom. There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right with America.
FRIENDS OF IRON COUNTY K9 FUNDRAISER
Friends of Iron County Police K9 fundraiser was held at the home of Ree Zaphiropoulos on May 18th. Ree has always been a big part of the K9 program, she has volunteered many, many hours of service to our community. We appreciate her hosting this K9 fundraiser. Cedar City Police and Sheriff’s Department had some demonstration’s to show how K9 are used in action. A helicopter landed with K9 Deputy Jared O’Mealy and Tonka. Tonka is a 3-year-old Mal-Shepherd from Czech Republic. Tonka is dual certified in narcotic detention and patrol. Vehicle Sniff-Trooper James Springer with K9 Nitro. Nitro is a 4-year-old Dutch Shepherd with an orange and black brindle. Nitro is dual certified narcotic detention and patrol. Evidence Search/Tracking Rooster/Sam. Officer Josh Carver had been LEO 19 years. He has worked with K9s his whole career, and has been a handler for over 8 years. Josh is the lead K9 handler for DWR. Josh and his K9s have been called on many incidents over the years and is getting ready to retire K9 Sam. Sam is an 8-year-old Black Lab. Rooster is a 1-year-old Chocolate Lab in training.
Utah judge signs execution warrant for Cedar City man convicted in 1998 murder
CEDAR CITY — A Utah judge signed an execution warrant Monday for Taberon Dave Honie, a man who was sentenced to death in 1999 — setting his date for lethal injection on Aug. 8. Honie, convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend’s mother Claudia Benn in front of her three...
Firefighters prevent potentially ‘disastrous’ brush fire near Cedar City’s Westview Drive from spreading
CEDAR CITY — Firefighters from multiple agencies successfully contained a small brush fire near state Route 56 in Cedar City on Tuesday afternoon. The blaze, which was first reported shortly before 4:30 p.m., burned approximately 1.5 acres of vacant sagebrush-covered field located a short distance south of state Route 56 and just to the east of Melling Granite and a few other nearby businesses along Westview Drive at approximately 250 North.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Game times announced, previewing SUU and Baylor
SALT LAKE CITY — Game times for Utah's nonconference games, as well as two Friday night games, were released last week, giving fans a glimpse into what the season schedule will look like in the first year of the Big 12. Host Josh Furlong takes a quick look at...
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