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…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A week after a side-by-side crash claimed the life of 12-year-old Dusty Dalley and left her friend, Bekah Hale, critically injured, support for both Parowan families continues to grow across the community. Hale, who suffered severe burns in the June 12 crash near the Iron County Fairgrounds, “remains…

By Aidan Mortensen, KOAL News This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform readers across the state. A historic milestone was reached in Emery County Thursday afternoon, as Valar Atomics’ Ward 250 reactor completed a zero-power fueled criticality demonstration. The experiment marks the…

By May Hunter, For Iron County Today  On June 4, 2026, the Cedar City Senior Citizens Center received some much-appreciated assistance from the Cedar City Fire Department after recent high winds severely damaged the American flag flying outside the center. The strong winds had shredded the flag and created a hole that caused it to…

By Sara Penny, CCAC Vice President Cedar City: The Cedar City Arts Council presents its summer Final Friday Art Walks, beginning June 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at multiple locations throughout Cedar City. This is a family friendly, free event and open to the community. Galleries and artists will share visual art, while musicians…

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 Iron County Today Staff, For Iron County Today PAROWAN, Utah — The Parowan community is mourning the loss of a 12-year-old girl and supporting another young girl who was seriously injured following a tragic side-by-side accident near the Iron County Fairgrounds on Friday evening. According to the Iron County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel responded…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today For two weeks, a group of Iron County teenagers are trading summer downtime for CPR training, patrol car scenarios, defensive tactics, search and rescue exercises and a firsthand look at what it means to serve a community. The Iron County Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy Academy gives youth ages…

By Salt Lake Tribune staff Utah holds a unique place in the country’s history — it is a crossroads for different communities that have shaped the western United States. And we want to explore that history through the voices of the next generation of Utah’s leaders. To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Iron County Today and…