With expected triple-digit temperatures, the Red Cross of Utah is sharing ways to stay safe during a heat wave.  By Lily McCormick, American Red Cross  With most of the state under an Extreme Heat Warning, routine summer activities could quickly turn into emergencies without proper preparation.  Extreme heat is the leading weather-related cause of death…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Cedar City man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly threatening to kill her with a knife and holding her against her will before she escaped and sought help. Daniel Lusk, 35, was arrested June 29 and booked into the Iron County Correctional Facility on…

By James Graven, Brian Head Resort National mountain archery festival makes its Brian Head debut, expected to draw more than 3,000 participants and spectators Brian Head Resort will host the Total Archery Challenge (TAC) July 16–19, marking the nationally recognized mountain archery festival’s first appearance at the resort. More than 3,000 participants and spectators are…

By Jennifer Plecki, Dixie National Forest The Dixie National Forest has announced a temporary closure of access in the Duck Creek area effective July 13 through 23. The closure is being implemented to protect public safety and preserve sensitive natural resources following trail maintenance along 0.7 miles of the Strawberry Loop Trail (#32000.5). Motorized and…

By Jordan Clayton, USDA  The UWAU is a monthly report issued by the NRCS-Utah Snow Survey office for each month outside the snowpack season.  The UWAU includes summaries of Utah’s statewide and basin-level precipitation, soil moisture, reservoir, and current streamflow conditions. Reservoir and streamflow data per basin are then compared with historical observations to generate…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A woman accused of trying to steal a running vehicle with two people inside at a Cedar City gas station is facing additional felony charges after authorities say she later spit on three deputies.  Alexis Marie Ashley, 38, was arrested June 21 and booked into the Iron County…

First session is Tuesday in Eureka, with additional trainings this week in Richfield, Panguitch and Moab  to help residents learn how to open and run a Red Cross emergency shelter. By Keith Paul, American Red Cross Utah/Nevada Region As wildfires continue to threaten communities across the state, the American  Red Cross of Utah is offering…

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 Anna Tibbitts, Utah Attorney General’s Office SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Three major egg producers who illegally coordinated to drive up egg prices will be held accountable under a settlement announced today [June 30]. Utah joins a bipartisan coalition of states and the U.S. Department of Justice in filing a complaint and proposed final…

By Faith Jolley, Division of Wildlife Resources If you didn’t draw a buck deer or bull elk permit during the hunt drawing earlier this year — and you’re still interested in hunting deer or elk this fall — your last chance to obtain a big game permit begins next week. The permits are first come,…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Nevada man who admitted participating in a violent burglary at a downtown Cedar City jewelry store was sentenced Tuesday to prison for his role in the crime. Eric Drexel Resma, 48, received concurrent prison sentences of one to 15 years for attempted aggravated burglary and theft, along…

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…