Wildfire Crisis: The Cottonwood Fire has surged to become the largest active wildfire in the U.S., expanding past 92,000 acres in rugged southwest Utah and forcing evacuations and closures as crews battle extreme heat, low humidity, and strong winds. Public Safety: Three firefighters were killed and two injured while responding to fires on the Colorado-Utah border, underscoring how steep terrain is slowing suppression efforts. Water & Power: Colorado River negotiations reportedly collapsed again, leaving basin states without a post-deadline plan as Lake Powell’s levels could fall below what’s needed for Glen Canyon Dam power generation. Utah Politics & Opinion: A new Deseret News/Hinckley poll finds Utah voters disapprove of U.S. actions in Iran and criticize how President Trump is handling the war. Workforce & Education: Rep. Burgess Owens pushed apprenticeships and work-based learning as a practical alternative to the default four-year college path. Community & Culture: Utah’s Latino community is rallying around the World Cup, with Salt Lake City hosting watch parties and growing fan energy. Health Watch: Researchers explain why scratching an itch can worsen it, fueling an itch-and-scratch cycle. Sports: Darryn Peterson’s NBA draft arrival in Salt Lake includes a quick jersey-number drama—he’s set to work out No. 22 with Kyle Filipowski.