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A student struck by a vehicle near Canyon View schools at the start of the school year prompted renewed attention to pedestrian safety and now Cedar City is adding a crossing guard. Cedar City Police Chief Darin Adams presented the City Council with a proposal to add a crossing guard on 1925 North on Oct. 7.
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Joann Sessions Bowns passed away on Oct. 24, 2026, at the age of 89 in Cedar City, Utah. She was born on Sept. 4, 1937, to Cyril Call and Noma Smith Sessions. She grew up in Centerville, Utah, along with her older brothers Rex and Phil. She married James Bowns on April 30, 1966, and they had two children, Carol and Casey.
A man was airlifted to St. George Regional Hospital after he accidentally shot himself in the leg while holstering his gun in Cedar City. The incident happened just before 2 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Iron County Sheriff's Office. The man, identified only as being in his early 20s, was struck in the upper thigh.
Cedar City calendars list three school schedule changes on Friday, Oct. 30.
Cedar City calendars list three family and community events on Friday, Oct. 30.
Southern Utah University’s nursing department earned top Utah and national rankings for 2027, recognizing excellence in affordability, speed, and quality.
High school athletes can get a jump start on their college career with SUU’s expanded credit program.
Wesley Gene Hoth, a devoted father and Utah State University enthusiast, passed away on October 22, 2026. Services are scheduled to take place in Logan, Utah, later this week.
Cincinnati Head Coach Scott Satterfield and several players spoke to the media on October 27, 2026, regarding an upcoming matchup against Utah. The game is scheduled for Saturday at Nippert Stadium and will be televised on ESPN.
SALT LAKE CITY—Wednesday, the 1A and 2A boys and girls cross country state championships occurred at Sugarhouse Park. Results are as follows: 2A Boys state champion: Grand County. This is the Red Devils' first all-time state championship in boys cross country.
Lone Peak (Highland) beat American Fork 2-0 in 6A girls volleyball on Wednesday, Oct. 28, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Sixth-ranked Utah owns the nation's longest active winning streak and sits atop the Big 12 standings following last week's win over No. 18 Houston. Cincinnati, the Utes' next opponent, handed Texas Tech its first loss of the season in dominant fashion last week.
The Ephraim City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 10, 2026, to discuss a proposed amendment regarding the expiration of Conditional Use Permits. The amendment aims to ensure projects move forward within a reasonable timeframe and to prevent unused or abandoned permits from remaining active indefinitely.