By Michael Sanchez, Utah Division of Water Resources SALT LAKE CITY (July 1, 2025) – With the peak of summer ahead, state water officials are planning for hot, dry weather driving up demand. With drought conditions persisting across the state, using water wisely is more important than ever. Storms in the southern part of the…

From Mike Johnston, Incident Commander Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 7 Forsyth Fire Statistics: Size: 13,272 acres Containment: 32% Total Personnel: 660 Location: Pine Valley, Utah Reported: June 19, 2025 Cause: Lightning Special Notes: The public meeting held in New Harmony yesterday is posted on the Dixie National Forest Facebook page. The Incident Management…

By Jeana Casparro, Hearing and Brain Centers Struggling with the constant buzz of tinnitus or the frustration of hearing loss? You’re not alone—and you’re not without hope. According to the American Tinnitus Association, more than 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus. However, recent breakthroughs are making treatment more effective (and life-changing!) for people with hearing-related…

By Kale Nelson, Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games CEDAR CITY, Utah (June 27, 2025) – Fantomz and Ignited earned gold medal honors at the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games 8th-grade basketball championships on June 28 in the America First Event Center. Fantomz fends off Beat the Odds Elite White in 43-36 overtime clash…

Memoirs of a Mormon Girl raised in Dog Town by Amyanne Rigby, For Iron County Today Author’s Note: I grew up a stone’s throw from main street on 2nd East in Cedar City. As a child of the 70’s and a teen of the 80’s I knew mischief and adventure. The street I lived on…

From Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University June 25, 2025 (Salt Lake City, UT) – Southern Utah University strengthens Utah and the Southwest Economic Region economies through high-quality education, institutional, student, and visitor spending, and broad societal benefits. A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, commissioned by the Utah System of Higher Education…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today A Southern Utah man convicted this week of aggravated sexual abuse of a child filed a controversial legal motion ahead of his trial. In it, he compared people accused of child molestation to Black Americans persecuted under Jim Crow laws — and argued they deserve protections as a…

By Tracie Sullivan, For Iron County Today Last weekend’s power outage in parts of Iron County wasn’t caused by downed lines or equipment failure — it was a deliberate shutoff by Rocky Mountain Power to help prevent wildfires during extreme weather conditions. The preemptive outage, called a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS), went into effect…

From Matthew Carling, Spirit of ’76 Pageant Every year on July 4th, communities across the United States celebrate Independence Day with parades showcasing American pride. The Cedar Lions Club July 4th Parade in Cedar City, Utah, truly stands out. This patriotic spectacle draws thousands of spectators with its vibrant mix of marching bands, community groups,…

From France Canyon Fire Gov., For Iron Iron County Today Total Acres: 23,353 Contained: 10 % Total Personnel: 749 Operations – Yesterday, fire activity increased around 2:00 p.m., pushing eastward into the Kings Creek Campground area, where firefighters conducted a tactical firing operation to protect the campground. Crews also carried out a firing operation on…

Panguitch, Utah – Red flag conditions yesterday continued to propagate active fire behavior on the northwestern edge of the fire. The fire is approaching the head of Blue Fly canyon and is only growing significantly in one direction. Fire behavior was too active to construct direct line, but crews are working with bulldozers to buffer…

By Gabbie Costello, Community Relations & Public Information Officer CEDAR CITY, UT – Fireworks can be an exciting way to celebrate Independence Day (July 4th) and Pioneer Day (July 24th), but all fireworks should be used with respect and care. Although we encourage the community to enjoy Cedar City’s professional firework show on July 4th rather than…