Fireworks

In other news, Roy's annual fireworks show is back on after a donation from a Utah lawmaker's nonprofit. And, a recent Utah Senate campaign ad included a false endorsement.

In other news, Utah philanthropist Karen Huntsman died this week at age 88. And, Roy City has cancelled the fireworks show for its annual Roy Days festival.

J. Bradley Washa, USU Assistant Professor of Wildfire Science brings us updates on Utah's fire season and safety tips for our Fourth of July holiday.

In other news, Utah is suing the parent company of Snapchat, claiming it's intentionally addictive and enables illicit activities like sexual exploitation of minors.

The U.S. Forest Service is spending another $20 million to remove flammable underbrush and logs from forests to reduce wildfire risk. Some of the funding will be used to turn that timber into firewood.

In other news, a fireworks malfunction at a Pioneer Day event in Layton injured two people. And, a new fire in Summit County has slowed, but remained uncontained.

The Logan City Police Department warned that authorities will be on the lookout for restriction violations.

With Pioneer Day weekend approaching and Utah still dealing with dry conditions, Gov. Spencer Cox is urging residents to skip using personal fireworks.

In light of current drought conditions and wildfires, Utah officials and firefighters are asking people to skip using personal fireworks this year.

Logan is returning to Willow Park for its annual July 4 fireworks show and saying goodbye to the Freedom Fire celebration staged for years at Utah State University’s Maverick Stadium, at least for the foreseeable future.