Southern Utah News

02/23/2025

"After the opening ceremony, consisting of a prayer, the posting of the colors and the national anthem, veterans were invited to stand and speak, with some presenting poetry or journaled war memories."

At 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, the American Legion, along with local and state organizers, hosted a service in honor of Vietnam Veterans at the Kanab Center in coordination with the Balloons and Tunes event. After the opening ceremony, consisting of a prayer, the posting of the colors and the....

02/22/2025

"Breigh was the only representative from Utah and represented Shabby Chic well. They were given assignments from the designers for hair and makeup ... She nailed her assigned tasks."

Breigh Ulibarri, of Kanab’s Shabby Chic Salon, was attending a hair show in Las Vegas when she spotted a familiar face: Lisa, an Instagram stylist Breigh had been following for some time. Little did the somewhat awestruck Breigh know, as she approached to introduce herself, Lisa was there scouting...

02/21/2025

"According to event organizers, attendance was high both for the Sunday morning launch and the street fair activities scheduled for the festival duration."

The weather was unfortunately inclement on February 14 and 15, the first two days of 2025’s Balloons and Tunes Roundup; with cold precipitation on Friday and thick fog on Saturday, it was determined the festival’s titular hot air balloons must stay grounded.However, the event’s luck - and the ...

02/20/2025

"With the help of his parents, Dexton began bringing enough flowers to school each Valentine’s Day to be sure each and every one of his female schoolmates received one."

On Valentine’s Day 2025 over 3000 flowers were delivered to every female student at 19 different schools across Utah, thanks to the Dexton’s Light Project and the many volunteers who donated time and money to help make it happen.The Obray family carries on the legacy of Dexton with Dexton’s Li...

02/20/2025

"In conjunction with SIAC, law enforcement determined the threat was one part of a chain of hoax bomb threats targeting hotels in Utah."

Local law enforcement agencies responded to the Kanab Travelodge on Sunday, February 16, after a bomb threat had been made against the hotel via phone. According to Kanab City Police Chief Tom Cram, the threat was reported to Utah’s Statewide Information and Analysis Center (SIAC) which specialize...

02/18/2025

"Running from February 10 - 22, this interactive adventure invites participants to solve clues and riddles that will lead them to eight historical spots scattered throughout the historic part of Kanab."

In Kanab, history isn’t just found in a museum - it’s all around us. That’s the idea behind Kanab History on the Go!, a unique scavenger hunt designed to help both locals and visitors explore the town’s historic landmarks in an exciting and educational way.Running from February 10 - 22, this...

02/17/2025

"To mark this golden anniversary, we have planned an exciting lineup of events, including the unveiling of the 1975 time capsule and the launch of a new one to preserve memories for the next 50 years."

The City of Page is thrilled to celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 50th anniversary of our city. This is not just a celebration of Page’s rich history, but also an opportunity to honor the incredible community that makes it so special.To mark this golden anniversary, we have planned an exciting...

02/16/2025

"The strange phenomenon was the signature exhaust plume of a SpaceX Falcon rocket, which was launched at around twilight on Monday evening from Vandenberg Space Base in California."

Photos by Brooke Knighton.On the night of Monday February 10, a trailing cloud formation was brightly visible in the sky as the afternoon transitioned into the evening. The strange phenomenon was the signature exhaust plume of a SpaceX Falcon rocket, which was launched at around twilight on Monday e...

02/15/2025

"The Arts Supporter nominees must reside or have resided in Kane County. KAB seeks nominations for individuals who have significantly enriched Kanab’s arts scene..."

Has someone inspired you with their dedication to the arts? The Kanab Arts Board (KAB) wants to recognize their contributions! KAB is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Arts Supporter of the Year. Online nominations are open now until February 28. Nominees will be announced on March 7, and votin...

02/14/2025

"The board unanimously approved Resolution 2025-02-05 to Establish a Recreation and Development Committee..."

The Orderville Town Board met at the town offices on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Board members Marianne Leigh, Shaun Sharkey, Rory Hatch and Susan Esplin were in attendance. Mayor Lyle Goulding called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Minutes from the previous meeting and bills presented for payment w...

02/13/2025

While this protest was generally peaceful, there were arrests made after the Utah State Capitol plaque was tagged with chalk reading “Eat the Rich.”

The legislative session in the Utah State Capitol has been subject to a number of protests from Utahns, especially in the first and second weeks of February.Different protests took different stances on the legislative issues on hand, the largest of which was a general protest against President Donal...

02/13/2025

"One such bill is H.B.300, which would substantially change our mail-in voting system to improve security."

Our Kane County elected officials are in the process of working with our state legislature to improve the quality of Utahn governance. I spoke with County Commissioner Celeste Meyeres, who is assigned to lead on legislative issues, to discuss the bills being worked on this session which most impact....

02/11/2025

"Thanks to Snow College and our wonderful instructors Nikki Johnson, Stasha Hoyt and Amber Bowman. If you are interested in this program contact your KHS or VHS counselor."

Congratulations to recent graduates of the Kane School District/Snow College Cosmetology School! Through our program these graduates have all passed their State Board exams to be licensed and also received 46 college credits. We are excited to see what their future brings them next! Thanks to Snow C...

02/10/2025

"This season was one of tremendous growth for our Kanab High School Cheer Team, both in skill and spirit."

This season was one of tremendous growth for our Kanab High School Cheer Team, both in skill and spirit. Despite a few trials along the way, their dedication and teamwork carried them to an exciting finish at Regionals where they showcased their hard work and passion.Beyond competitions, the team ha...

02/08/2025

During the reports portion of the meeting Councilor Ballard reported that the sewer line project has run into “an unbelievable amount of solid rock out there...”

The Fredonia Town Council met in the council chambers at the Fredonia Town Offices on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Council members Dirk Ballard, Frank Banks, Kenny Johnson, and Vice-Mayor Cecil Scott were in attendance, as were Town Clerk Tracy Stumpf and Deputy Town Clerk Brittany Jackson. Councilor....

02/07/2025

"Based on 12-month sample data collected from December 2023 through November 2024, there has been a 10.1 percent decrease in the number of cats killed in shelters..."

Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of pets in America’s shelters, just released new data that shows positive momentum toward its no-kill goal.Based on 12-month sample data collected from December 2023 through November 2024*, there has...

02/06/2025

02/06/2025

“As county sheriffs, we’re responsible for taking care of the whole state of Utah,” says Glover. “It’s a tough fiscal year, but we’re working with it...

As President of the Utah Sheriffs Association, Kane County Sheriff Tracy Glover was selected as a representative to the federal legislative session in D.C. on the week of February 3, 2025.“As county sheriffs, we’re responsible for taking care of the whole state of Utah,” says Glover. “It’s...