By Tracie Sullivan, Iron County Today As the Cottonwood Fire continued to burn through Beaver County late this week, Cedar City firefighters joined crews from across the state battling the blaze while Gov. Spencer Cox temporarily restricted fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July. As of Sunday June 28, 2026, the fire had burned nearly…

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…

Tips from Best Friends Animal Society to Keep Dogs and Cats Happy, Safe, and Home this Fourth of July By Michelle Sathe, Best Friends Animal Society Ahead of the fireworks, barbecues, and summer camaraderie during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, it’s important to consider how pets may feel amidst the commotion. While the nation’s…

By Iron County Today Staff, For Iron County Today  As firefighters continue battling the massive Cottonwood Fire east of Beaver, the National Weather Service has issued the first-ever “Particularly Dangerous Situation” (PDS) Red Flag Warning in the history of its Salt Lake City office, signaling that the wildfire threat has reached an unprecedented level. 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…

From Wade Mathews, Garfield Co. Sheriff’s Office PIO Garfield County, Utah — Garfield County Sheriff’s Office investigators have identified human remains discovered nearly 28 years ago in a remote area of eastern Garfield  County, bringing long-awaited answers to a family and marking a significant milestone in a  decades-long investigation.  Positive identification of the remains was…

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…