Southern Utah News

Southern Utah News Established in 1929, Southern Utah News is an award-winning weekly newspaper published in Kanab, UT. You can find the SUN online at https://sunews.net.

Southern Utah News succeeded the Kane County Standard (founded in 1929) and has run continuously since 1953. The paper has an online and print circulation of approximately 2,400. In addition to local school, sports, and community news, the SUN also publishes editorials, obituaries, wedding announcements, police reports, and special features.

"The collective includes Suzie Baker, Cindy Baron, Shanna Kunz, Kim Lordier, Stephanie Marzella, Lori McNee, Elizabeth R...
08/25/2026

"The collective includes Suzie Baker, Cindy Baron, Shanna Kunz, Kim Lordier, Stephanie Marzella, Lori McNee, Elizabeth Robbins and Romona Youngquist."

United States: Wild Women Paint the West, a collective of eight nationally and internationally acclaimed women artists based across the United States and unified by their shared reverence for the American landscape, is pleased to announce their upcoming exhibition at the historic home of American Ar...

"This year, the hospital donated $1,600 to Kanab’s Little Hollywood Wild West Fest, helping support a three-day celebrat...
08/24/2026

"This year, the hospital donated $1,600 to Kanab’s Little Hollywood Wild West Fest, helping support a three-day celebration of Kanab’s rich western and filmmaking heritage."

Kane County Hospital is proud to support local traditions and community events that bring residents and visitors together. This year, the hospital donated $1,600 to Kanab’s Little Hollywood Wild West Fest, helping support a three-day celebration of Kanab’s rich western and filmmaking heritage.Th...

“As the Wasatch Front heats up, we encourage guests to flock south to cooler temps, outdoor adventures and a full event ...
08/23/2026

“As the Wasatch Front heats up, we encourage guests to flock south to cooler temps, outdoor adventures and a full event lineup at Ruby’s Inn,” said Ruby’s Inn General Manager Lance Syrett.

BRYCE CANYON CITY, Utah — Perched at a refreshing 7,600 feet at the entrance of Bryce Canyon National Park, Ruby’s Inn welcomes guests looking to escape the Salt Lake Valley’s oppressive heat with national park fee-free days, family-friendly rodeo nights, the Bryce Canyon Rock and Gem Show and...

"According to the Kane County Democratic Party, state party leaders selected Kane County as the site for the quarterly m...
08/22/2026

"According to the Kane County Democratic Party, state party leaders selected Kane County as the site for the quarterly meeting as part of an effort to increase involvement and support for Democratic organizations in rural Utah."

KANAB — Utah Democratic Party leaders from around the state gathered in Kanab on Saturday, August 8, for the party’s third-quarter State Central Committee meeting at the Kanab Center.According to the Kane County Democratic Party, state party leaders selected Kane County as the site for the quart...

"Crews from the 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion have deployed UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to assist civilian...
08/21/2026

"Crews from the 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion have deployed UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to assist civilian firefighting agencies, using 530-gallon buckets to deliver water directly to fires and threatened areas."

As wildfires burn across Utah, some of the state’s heaviest firefighting equipment is coming from the Utah National Guard.Crews from the 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion have deployed UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to assist civilian firefighting agencies, using 530-gallon buckets to deliv...

"Business owners across lodging, restaurants and outdoor recreation are reporting a slower tourism season in 2026."
08/20/2026

"Business owners across lodging, restaurants and outdoor recreation are reporting a slower tourism season in 2026."

KANAB — Zion National Park is still crowded, but for many Kane County tourism businesses, something has been noticeably different this summer. Business owners across lodging, restaurants and outdoor recreation are reporting a slower tourism season in 2026.Jakey Leigh, owner of Jakey Leigh’s Caf....

"The park is offering an Extreme Motus adventure wheelchair from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. The three-wheeled manua...
08/20/2026

"The park is offering an Extreme Motus adventure wheelchair from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. The three-wheeled manual chair is designed to travel over terrain that can be difficult or impossible to navigate with a conventional wheelchair."

Zion National Park visitors with mobility challenges have a new way to experience some of the park’s trails, with an all-terrain wheelchair now available to borrow free of charge.The park is offering an Extreme Motus adventure wheelchair from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center. The three-wheeled manua...

Says Cory, “I am grateful for the oppor­tunity to serve our com­munity as a member of the Fredonia-Moc­casin School Boar...
08/18/2026

Says Cory, “I am grateful for the oppor­tunity to serve our com­munity as a member of the Fredonia-Moc­casin School Board. Throughout my life, I have been guided by a love of learning, a commitment to service, and a desire to help others reach their po­tential."

FREDONIA — On August 3, 2026, Cheryl Mango-Paget, Coconino Superinten­dent of Schools, ap­pointed Corrine (Cory) Olson to the Governing Board of the CAVIAT CTED representing Fredonia, County of Coconino. CAVIAT (Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry and Technology) is an Arizona Career an...

"Kane County Fair and Livestock Show 2026"
08/17/2026

"Kane County Fair and Livestock Show 2026"

McKadie Cox (age seven) along with her brother DJ (age five) herd a sacrificial hog during the annual Jeff Wood Memorial Scholarship Fund auction commemorating their uncle, who tragically passed away unexpectedly from a sudden hard hit baseball to the chest while pitching on the mound at Valley High...

"Another year has come and our 2025 Miss Kane County Teen Kimber Cluff and Princess Evelyn Gieg­er passed their titles o...
08/16/2026

"Another year has come and our 2025 Miss Kane County Teen Kimber Cluff and Princess Evelyn Gieg­er passed their titles onto our new 2026 Miss Kane County Court. It was a night filled with fun and sparkle."

ORDERVILLE — Another year has come and our 2025 Miss Kane County Teen Kimber Cluff and Princess Evelyn Gieg­er passed their titles onto our new 2026 Miss Kane County Court. It was a night filled with fun and sparkle.Congratulations to our new title and award winners. We are so excited to see the ...

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