Iron County Today

6 days ago | ironcountytoday.com | Tracie Sullivan

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County TodayA Cedar City man with a lengthy criminal history has been sentenced to five years to life in the Utah State Prison. His conviction followed two separate investigations into drug distribution. Taylor Matthew Button, 28, has been sentenced to five years to life in the Utah State Prison after pleading guilty to a first-degree felony for distributing or arranging to distribute controlled substances.

6 days ago | ironcountytoday.com | Tracie Sullivan

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County TodayA Cedar City woman has pleaded guilty to felony charges in connection with a series of crimes involving child sexual abuse, bringing a troubling case one step closer to resolution. Angelica Moody, 44, entered her plea last week in Fifth District Court, admitting to charges that included sodomy on a child and aggravated sexual assault — both first-degree felonies. The charges stem from an extensive investigation by the Iron County Sheriff’s Office.

1 week ago | ironcountytoday.com | Tracie Sullivan

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County TodayA nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk youth in Cedar City is facing major funding uncertainty this year due to federal freezes, raising concerns about the future stability of local services for vulnerable teenagers. Youth Futures, which operates youth shelters in Cedar City, St. George and Ogden, relies heavily on federal grants to provide shelter, meals, case management and other support services.

1 week ago | ironcountytoday.com | Tracie Sullivan

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County TodayA Cedar City developer who built dozens of homes over the last decade is now facing a criminal investigation, civil litigation, and mounting allegations of fraud and misconduct. David Bruce Kuykendall, owner of the now-defunct Diamond K Construction, is charged with theft, fraud, and acting as a contractor without a license, according to court documents filed in 5th District Court.

2 weeks ago | ironcountytoday.com | Tracie Sullivan

By Tracie Sullivan, for the Iron County TodayA Cedar City businessman and his husband are accused of orchestrating a fraud scheme that prosecutors say drained more than $7 million from a joint business venture over the course of a year. Ryan John Allen faces five felony charges, including theft, communications fraud, pattern of unlawful activity, money laundering, and forgery, according to an affidavit filed in Iron County’s 5th District Court​.