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 Paleo Pangolin Lego Robotics Team, made up of James Reed, Reese Josie, Anya Heaton and Britta Heaton, capped off a ...
06/15/2026

"The Paleo Pangolin Lego Robotics Team, made up of James Reed, Reese Josie, Anya Heaton and Britta Heaton, capped off a historic season by participating in the First Lego League Robotics International Open Championship..."

KANE COUNTY — The Paleo Pangolin Lego Robotics Team, made up of James Reed, Reese Josie, Anya Heaton and Britta Heaton, capped off a historic season by participating in the First Lego League Robotics International Open Championship in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico May 27-30.Photos courtesy of Coach...

"The restrictions apply to the entire section of state Route 9 between Canyon Junction and the East Entrance, not just t...
06/14/2026

"The restrictions apply to the entire section of state Route 9 between Canyon Junction and the East Entrance, not just the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel. Vehicles exceeding certain size and weight limits are no longer permitted..."

SPRINGDALE — New vehicle size restrictions on Zion National Park’s Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway took effect June 7, ending the park’s longstanding oversized vehicle permit program and changing how some large vehicles travel between the park’s south and east entrances.The restrictions apply to the...

"According to the National Park Service, dispatchers received reports at approximately 1:40 p.m. of a hiker experiencing...
06/13/2026

"According to the National Park Service, dispatchers received reports at approximately 1:40 p.m. of a hiker experiencing heat-related symptoms below Havasupai Gardens."

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — An 18-year-old hiker died June 3 after suffering a heat-related illness while hiking on the Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National Park.According to the National Park Service, dispatchers received reports at approximately 1:40 p.m. of a hiker experiencing heat-related sy...

"During its May 12 meeting, the Kanab City Council discussed the proposed Old Fort Ranch development after receiving not...
06/12/2026

"During its May 12 meeting, the Kanab City Council discussed the proposed Old Fort Ranch development after receiving notice from Kane County on May 4."

KANAB — Kanab City officials have begun reviewing a proposed resort and residential development in the city’s municipal expansion area while also approving a tentative budget for fiscal year 2027. During its May 12 meeting, the Kanab City Council discussed the proposed Old Fort Ranch development...

"The Antelope project has become one of the most closely watched data center proposals in Utah. Plans submitted to Iron ...
06/11/2026

"The Antelope project has become one of the most closely watched data center proposals in Utah. Plans submitted to Iron County call for five data center buildings on approximately 640 acres..."

CEDAR CITY — A major proposed data center development northwest of Cedar City moved a step closer to construction this week after the Iron County Planning Commission reportedly approved a conditional use permit for the Antelope Data Center during a June 4 meeting.The action comes days after Gov. S...

"According to Zion National Park spokesperson Matthew Fink, park staff received a report of the rockfall at approximatel...
06/11/2026

"According to Zion National Park spokesperson Matthew Fink, park staff received a report of the rockfall at approximately 1:13 p.m. Debris traveled down the Cable Mountain cliff face..."

SPRINGDALE, Utah — A rockfall on Cable Mountain in Zion National Park on May 31 impacted a section of the closed East Rim Trail, providing a visible reminder of the geologic forces that continue to shape the park’s landscape.According to Zion National Park spokesperson Matthew Fink, park staff r...

“Texas 4000’s mission is to cultivate student leaders and engage communities in the fight against cancer.”
06/09/2026

“Texas 4000’s mission is to cultivate student leaders and engage communities in the fight against cancer.”

In 2004 Chris and Mandy Condit found­ed the Texas 4000, a 501c3 foundation. Their mission state­ment speaks for itself, “Texas 4000’s mission is to cultivate student leaders and engage communities in the fight against cancer.” The first year they wel­comed 43 University of Texas students wh...

"On Memorial Day the Glendale town hall was decorated with soldiers’ images spread across the walls and windows..."
06/08/2026

"On Memorial Day the Glendale town hall was decorated with soldiers’ images spread across the walls and windows..."

GLENDALE — On Memorial Day the Glendale town hall was decorated with soldiers’ images spread across the walls and windows. A helmet, vest and rounds of am­munition displayed. To those who had not experienced the weight of such baggage, it was truly overwhelm­ing. Realizing that a soldier could...

"When director Victor Adamson, also known as Denver Dixon, came to southern Utah in 1939 to film Mormon Conquest, he had...
06/07/2026

"When director Victor Adamson, also known as Denver Dixon, came to southern Utah in 1939 to film Mormon Conquest, he had more in mind than simply making another B-western."

KANE COUNTY — When director Victor Adamson, also known as Denver Dixon, came to southern Utah in 1939 to film Mormon Conquest, he had more in mind than simply making another B-western. According to a July 14, 1939, front-page article in the Kane County Stan­dard, Adamson wrote and directed the fi...

"Community cookbooks are about more than ingredi­ents, they tell us about resourcefulness, cel­ebration, family tradi­ti...
06/06/2026

"Community cookbooks are about more than ingredi­ents, they tell us about resourcefulness, cel­ebration, family tradi­tions and how people care for one another."

KANAB — The Kanab Museum is excited to announce a new community-wide project inviting resi­dents to help preserve local history one recipe at a time through a community cookbook titled Kanab’s Kitchen Table. Community cookbooks are about more than ingredi­ents, they tell us about resourcefulne...

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