Jury convicts final defendant in murder of Iron County teen KayLee Dutton
County Today Matthew Sorber-Petrie was not in the truck when 12 shots were fired at 17-year-old KayLee Dutton. Still, an Iron County jury decided he was responsible for her murder. Following a four-day trial, jurors convicted Sorber-Petrie, 24, of murder, five counts of felony discharge of a firearm causing serious injury and obstruction of justice.
via ironcountytoday.comIron CountyAugust 23, 2026
Thunderbirds Football Participates in Cedar City Community Service Project
According to an August 12 statement, Southern Utah University football players and coaches participated in a community service project in Cedar City. The team worked alongside local organizations to clean up various areas throughout the community during fall camp.
Iron CountyAugust 22, 2026
Iron County School District Addresses Calendar and Boundary Updates
In a series of updates from Enoch Elementary and the Iron County School District, the Board of Education has addressed various administrative matters including school calendars, communication platforms, and boundary proposals.
EnochAugust 20, 2026
East Elementary opens with a ribbon cutting
The newest school building in Iron County School District opened with fanfare this week. East Elementary paired its back to school night with a ribbon-cutting ceremony as it welcomed parents and the community to peek inside the beautiful new building.
via ironcountytoday.comIron CountyAugust 18, 2026
Police: Former dairy worker chased employee with hatchet after making threats
County Today A recently fired dairy worker was recently arrested after police say he broke into the facility with a hatchet, threatened to kill an employee and chased him through the building. Joshua Reuben Bitseedy, 46, was booked into the Iron County Correctional Facility on Aug.
via ironcountytoday.comIron CountyAugust 17, 2026
Drone Interferes With Aerial Firefighting Near Cedar City
A drone interfered with aerial firefighting efforts during the Eight Mile Fire near Cedar City, prompting emergency officials to threaten grounding all air assets. The lightning-caused blaze, which grew to approximately 60 acres, was being fought with helicopters and retardant drops.
Salt Lake CityAugust 17, 2026