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…

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…

By Iron County Today Staff, For Iron County Today  Two teenagers were injured Wednesday evening after explosive target material detonated unexpectedly while a group of four teens were reportedly experimenting with it west of Cedar City. According to the Iron County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews responded shortly before 6 p.m. on June 24 to the…

With major fires already burning and dry, windy conditions raising fire danger, residents are urged to avoid adding to the wildfire risk and choose professional displays instead. By Keith Paul, American Red Cross Utah/Nevada Region The American Red Cross of Utah is urging Utahns to leave fireworks to professional shows this Fourth of July and…

People displaced by the wildfire can go to the National Guard’s Beaver Armory. As dangerous fire  weather threatens additional communities, Red Cross teams are prepared to open more shelters.  By Keith Paul, American Red Cross The American Red Cross of Utah opened an emergency shelter today at the  Utah National Guard’s Beaver Armory as the…

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 Jennifer Plecki, Dixie National Forest Due to extreme fire danger conditions and increased human caused wildfires in southwest Utah the Dixie and Fishlake National Forests are implementing Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning Friday, June 26, at 12:01 a.m. The public and visitors to the area should be mindful that these new fire restrictions will…

Weather forecasts and elevated fire conditions for June 26, 2026 at could trigger a planned power shutoff safety measure By Jonathan Whitesides, PacifiCorp Salt Lake City (June 24, 2026) — Rocky Mountain Power is closely monitoring weather conditions that include the potential for elevated winds and extreme fire conditions in the area of Delta, Milford,…

By Iron County Today Staff, For Iron County Today  Firefighters continue making progress on the Sawmill Fire burning near Steamboat Mountain north of Beryl, though the wildfire remains active and has burned more than 3,000 acres. The fire was first reported on June 17 and grew rapidly due to dry fuels, low humidity, and windy…