From Sarah Welliver, NRCS Utah State Office The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is providing $500,000 in emergency funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to Utah farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners impacted by recent wildfires. Applications will be accepted from producers across the state until July 31, 2026. “The impacts of wildfire…

What to know about bats in Utah and how to prevent conflicts with them By Faith Jolley, Division Wildlife Resources  Most Utahns probably associate bats with fall and the Halloween season, but you shouldn’t be surprised if you find one in or around your home during the summer months. Utahns may see more bats during…

By Regan Hunsaker, Southern Utah University On any given game day at Southern Utah University, long before kickoff, tipoff, or the first routine begins, you’ll find familiar faces making their way through the gates. They’ve watched championship teams celebrate on the biggest stages. They’ve endured heartbreaking losses. They’ve welcomed generations of student-athletes, coaches, and administrators…

From Glen Beeby, Intermountain Health   As America gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation, Intermountain Health is helping new parents and their babies mark the occasion with a special America 250 onesie. All babies born at Intermountain St. George Regional and Intermountain Cedar City hospitals between July 1-7 will…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University Marking a major milestone in university history, the Southern Utah University (SUU) Men’s Rodeo Team captured the 2026 Rocky Mountain Regional Championship for the first time since the program’s inception. The T-birds capitalized on that momentum at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming last week, finishing…

Research shows the importance of multiple measures for understanding early literacy progress By Nick Thiriot, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute; ICT Staff  Utah continues to face early literacy challenges despite some signs of progress, according to a new education brief from the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. The brief reviews Utah’s three…

By ICT Staff, For Iron County Today Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, commemorates one of the most important milestones in American history; the abolishment of slavery in the United States. While President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring enslaved people in Confederate states to be free, enforcement depended upon…

By John Byron Turner, For Iron County Today The summer solstice is nearly here—the day when the sun lingers longer in our western sky than at any other time of year. People often call it “the longest day,” though it’s still a 24-hour day; it’s simply the one with the most sunlight hours. More importantly,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Florida man accused in a violent Cedar City stabbing case is now facing additional charges after prosecutors say he assaulted multiple employees inside the Iron County Jail. Iron County prosecutors recently filed amended charges against Arturo Jose Borges, 34, adding one third-degree felony count of assault by…

SUU Welcomes Special Olympics Utah Summer Games By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah — The spirit of competition and inclusion takes center stage at Southern Utah University as the community gathers to kick off the Special Olympics Utah Summer Games. On May 28, SUU and the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A stabbing, a school swatting incident and a shooting tied to a child sexual abuse material investigation kept law enforcement agencies across Iron County busy over the past week. The incidents, which stacked up over just a few days, prompted responses from multiple agencies across the county, including…

By Shauna Lund, Iron County School District Hundreds attended the 75th birthday celebration at East Elementary School recently. Families, former employees and alumni stopped by to reminisce in the hallways and classrooms while also saying goodbye to the old building. The old building is making way for a new, beautiful two-story school that will open…