Marysvale has been placed in ready status following the Cottonwood Fire. In Piute County, power has been shut off as a result of the fire activity.
The Piute County Sheriff's Office shared updates via their Facebook page regarding the situation. The office requested that residents stay alert and monitor news and cell alerts.
Officials also advised community members to pack an emergency kit and ready their households.
The Widemouth 2 Fire has reached 125,082 acres, with 36% of the blaze contained as of August 12, 2026. While fire crews have successfully used firing operations to secure the southwest boundary, residents in Fillmore remain under a "SET" evacuation status.
Volunteers in Delta are assembling sandbags to mitigate potential flooding risks as the Widemouth 2 Fire continues to expand. The wildfire, which began on July 27, 2026, has grown to over 122,000 acres and remains only 30% contained.
The 2026 Paiute Trail Jamboree is scheduled to take place from August 5–8, 2026, in Marysvale, Utah. The four-day event offers riders access to the Paiute ATV Trail, featuring scenic rides, competitions, and community activities.
The towns of Marysvale and Junction face heightened flood and debris flow risks due to significant burn scars from the Silver King Fire. Recent flash flooding has already caused indefinite closures of State Route 153, and officials warn that monsoonal storms could trigger walls of debris up to eight feet high.
PIUTE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Flood conditions in Piute County near the Cottonwood Fire burn scar have forced road closures on US-89 near Junction. According to the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP), troopers are stationed at SR-20 and US-89 to move as much traffic as possible out of Junction.
Marysvale Town is hosting the Biggest Little Rodeo In the World 2025 as part of a Pioneer Day Celebration. The event features both adult and youth rodeo events at the Marysvale, Utah Rodeo Arena.
Tad Calcara & The New Deal Swing Band will perform a free concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The performance is intended to take listeners on a journey through memorable moments in American history.
Salt Lake City has risen to 12th place on Sports Business Journal's 2026 list of the best sports business cities in the United States, a significant jump from its 44th place ranking in 2023. The city's ascent is driven by a surge in professional franchises and massive infrastructure investments, including the Delta Center transformation and a multi-billion dollar mixed-use development on the city's west side.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — It is time for another temple round-up, and this time, a few big milestones have been announced for temples that will be the first in their respective areas. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple and the groundbreaking date for the Vienna Austria Temple.
The Tom Creek Fire currently burning 16 miles southwest of Vernon is estimated at approximately 50 acres. Air tankers and helicopters are droppinh retardant and water, with multiple engine crews on the ground.
Ridgeline High School enters the new football season as the favorite to repeat as the 4A Region 11 champion. The Riverhawks seek to build on a perfect 14-0 campaign from the previous season.
The Emery Spartans lost their season opener 48-13 to the Kanab Cowboys at Snow College on Aug. 14, 2026. Kanab secured the victory with 20 unanswered points in the second half.