Southern Utah News

12/20/2024

"December solstice is, for the northern hemisphere, the moment when solar energy is cast least directly on the northern hemisphere, rising as far south as it ever does..."

How often you hear, especially when you listen to weather forecasting that spring begins with the Vernal Equinox that summer starts with the June solstice, autumn with the September Equinox and winter at the December Solstice.Not so! The solstices and equinoxes are the middles of the seasons marking...

12/19/2024

“This is something we don’t get to do that often and it’s a wonderful part of what we do … we recognize employees who have gone above and beyond. This year we couldn’t narrow it down to just one, so we have selected four we can honor with the extra miler award.”

The agenda for the December 17 meeting of the Kane County Commission - notably, Commissioner Wade Heaton’s final meeting as Commissioner - hosted a hearty 19 items. Public comment had one citizen of Kane County, who objected to the process by which the commission selected the candidates for the Ka...

12/19/2024

“This facility is designed to help keep our people local. Dialysis, chemotherapy, IV treatment … now our local people won’t have travel to receive this critical care.”

On the morning of Thursday, December 12, Kane County Hospital gathered staff, officials, partners and members of the public to witness the groundbreaking for the construction site for their new outpatient services facility. Photos courtesy of Kane County Hospital. 3D rendering by Hughes General Cont...

12/17/2024

"Speaking of the younger Mr. Brown, he just so happens to be this week’s winner! In a week full of upsets, Kelly was able to manage an impressive 12 out of 15 correctly."

As we near our final week of Predictions, it’s only fair to give credit where credit is due. This thing is not said and done yet folks. While Alivia Swapp holds the overall lead, it is only two points ahead of Homer Blankenship. (I’m not sure whether to razz Alivia that she could get beat by a m...

12/16/2024

"All online applications and video submissions must be completed by midnight on Friday December 20, 2024. With $10,000 in prize money on the line, small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to participate..."

In conjunction with the Raising Kane Business Summit taking place on Friday, January 10, 2025 all Kane County entrepreneurs are invited to participate in the Raising Kane Business Challenge sponsored by State Bank of Southern Utah. This event is designed to ignite entrepreneurship and innovation in....

12/15/2024

"While completing this assignment, students not only fulfilled academic objectives but also formed meaningful connections with the older generation."

Do teenagers take the time to learn from older generations? This question was put to the test in a first-term writing assignment in Kanab High School’s freshman English Language Arts classes taught by Mrs. Stewart and Ms. Painter. Students paused their fast-paced, Generation Z lifestyles to connec...

12/14/2024

"Work began on December 9, and crews estimate a week or two until the light is in operation - as of the morning of December 10, multiple poles were erected and secured, with wiring on the way."

In collaboration with Kanab City, the Utah Department of Transportation has started work on a temporary stoplight on the intersection of Highway 89a, Kanab Creek Drive and 1100 south. Left to right: • Cables will be strung between each of these poles to hang traffic lights. UDOT and Kanab City Sta...

12/13/2024

"A Facebook post on Dimino’s behalf states his injuries include a fractured arm and leg, six fractured ribs and multiple abrasions. Utah Highway patrol reports label the injuries “moderate to severe,” and Dimino is currently hospitalized and in recovery."

Sources local to Kanab recently released security footage of an accident on the intersection of 100 E. and 300 S. occurring on November 18 just after 8 a.m. The video shows Kanab Police Chief Tom Cram turning left on the intersection and striking 58-year-old Michael Dimino on as he attempted to cros...

12/12/2024

We got the right date but the wrong day on the Glazier's ad in our digital version this week - apologies, correction below!

12/12/2024

“We are truly blessed to have someone who has taken such good care of our town.”

The Orderville Town Board met at the town offices on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Board members Marianne Leigh, Shaun Sharkey, Rory Hatch and Susan Esplin were in attendance, as were Town Clerk Carol Lamb and Town Treasurer Breanna Crofts. Mayor Lyle Goulding called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Mi...

12/12/2024

"Per a report from the Fredonia Police Department, “It appears the motorcyclist attempted to pass the southbound RV as the RV turned East into the parking lot of The Border Store, just south of the Arizona/Utah border..."

On December 5, 2024, emergency services were called to a collision between a motorcycle and an RV entering a parking lot south of the Utah/Ariz. border. Per a report from the Fredonia Police Department, “It appears the motorcyclist attempted to pass the southbound RV as the RV turned East into the...

12/10/2024

"Pies were given out to the top finishers in each age category and gift cards were awarded to the first 10 runners to catch the token turkey runner."

Over 260 participants gathered at Jackson Flat Reservoir the morning of Thanksgiving to walk, jog and run in the seventh annual Kanab Turkey Trot sponsored by the Kane County Water Conservancy District and Kanab City Recreation.Left to right, photos by Samantha LeFevre: • And they’re off at the ...

12/09/2024

"It was clear that directing the community’s local museums is a labor of love for Bentley, who brings her experience and passion to the area’s unique local heritage."

The Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce November luncheon was held at the Kanab Center in the Pinyon Room on November 14, at 11:30 a.m. More than 40 attendees showed up to hear Emily Bentley of the Kanab Museum and Kanab Heritage House speak about her work with our local museums and the importance of mus...

12/08/2024

"It was John’s tiebreaker guess being only four points off that clinched the title for him, knocking off Tricia Spendlove and Alivia Swapp who both were only 11 points off..."

Highmark Stadium was not the only thing frozen over this past week; the deep home of Satan himself may have seen a few flurries as we have a new winner this week. While we are not giving him his own parade, (which I’m sure he would like) we would like to offer our congratulations to John Hiscock f...

12/07/2024

"KAAP was created to raise money to help offset some of the costs of veterinary care for families in Kanab and the surrounding areas."

Kanab Animal Assistance Program (KAAP) is a registered 501(C) (3) organization whose purpose is to raise money to help community members provide medical and surgical care for their pets.Pets are often loved like family members. Sometimes the financial burden for pet health care can be overwhelming.....

12/06/2024

"Per their report, “Thanks to widespread support and vigilance, an arrest was made in the petroglyph cultural site vandalism at BLM’s Wire Pass Trail in Kane County..."

In a statement on social media, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) confirmed they had arrested the suspect caught on camera defacing petroglyphs in the Wire Pass Trail. Per their report, “Thanks to widespread support and vigilance, an arrest was made in the petroglyph cultural site vandalism at B...

12/05/2024

"After contacting known associates in the area, including pulling over an associated vehicle eastbound out of Kanab, the KCSO and Marshall’s Office pinpointed the individual’s location on a construction site on Cedar Mountain."

According to a report from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, the US Marshal made contact and requested assistance locating an Illinois individual with a warrant out for his arrest. The suspect had been known to work in areas like East Zion in Kane County, and had contacts, addresses and local lice...

12/03/2024

"Sally retired after 28 years of driving the school bus, picking up students in Alton and delivering them to Orderville."

Everyone has a story! They may not think their lives are interesting, but they underestimate the power their story may hold for someone who needs to hear it. Sally Brinkerhoff is one of those individuals.We had been visiting for a few minutes. Sally was convinced she didn’t have anything special t...