Southern Utah News

01/13/2026

"Born in Nebraska and raised in Fairview, Utah, Dr. Lee devel­oped a deep apprecia­tion for small-town life at an early age. Grow­ing up in close-knit communities instilled in him the importance of strong relationships..."

Coral Hills Family Dental is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Aaron Lee to our team. This expansion allows us to contin­ue growing alongside the community we proudly serve. With Dr. Lee joining our practice, Coral Hills Family Dental is now accepting new patients and looks forward to welcomi...

01/12/2026

"When a planet is at opposition, it rises as the Sun sets and stays visible all night. This also places Earth di­rectly between the Sun and the planet, mini­mizing distance and maximizing bright­ness."

If you’ve been mean­ing to look through a telescope, this week offers a great reason to do it. On January 9, Ju­piter reaches “perigee,” which is its closest point to Earth during this orbit. On January 10, Jupiter will be at “opposition,” which is when it sits directly opposite the Sun ...

01/11/2026

"The map, published in late December, is intended to guide plan­ning, mitigation, and public awareness as the state heads into another fire season..."

Utah officials have released an updated statewide wildfire risk map, offering the most detailed look yet at where communities and landscapes face the highest danger from wildland fire. The map, published in late December, is intended to guide plan­ning, mitigation, and public awareness as the state...

01/10/2026

"Ac­cording to the town, the increases were deferred for several years, but are now be­ing put into effect to address rising power costs."

Fredonia officials have announced a 10 percent increase in electric rates begin­ning in January 2026, implementing rate hikes that were origi­nally approved by the Town Council in 2018 but have not been ap­plied since 2021. Ac­cording to the town, the increases were deferred for several years, b...

01/09/2026

"Jeremy Chamberlain was sworn in as mayor alongside two new town council members, Raleigh Franklin and Marshall Cox."

Glendale Town officials and community members gathered at noon on Janu­ary 5, 2026, for the swear­ing-in of newly elected leaders during a formal ceremony held in town.Jeremy Chamberlain was sworn in as mayor alongside two new town council members, Raleigh Franklin and Marshall Cox. With their rig...

01/08/2026

"The state issued a fa­vorable decision on the hospital’s application for a Certificate of Necessity, allowing Kane County Hospital’s EMS program to operate across the Utah– Arizona border..."

Kane County Hospital has received formal ap­proval from the Arizona Department of Health Services to provide ambu­lance services in northern Arizona, clearing the final regulatory hurdle in a process that has been un­derway for months.The state issued a fa­vorable decision on the hospital’s ap...

01/07/2026

"The Kane County Sher­iff’s Office encourages and reminds those hiking and recreating in these areas to always be prepared, even when planning to be out for a short time."

On December 23, 2025, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an overdue hiker. Kane County Sheriff Search and Rescue (SAR) responded to a missing woman in the Sheep Creek area. The woman was supposed to meet her family there after they hiked from one canyon to another. During the hi...

01/06/2026

Extended to January 15, 2026!

01/06/2026

"Starting the year strong does not neces­sarily mean starting over. It can simply mean paying attention."

January 1 has a way of making people feel like they should be doing something big. New goals. New rou­tines. New versions of themselves.For many older adults, the start of a new year is less about reinven­tion and more about taking stock: what is working, what is not and what is worth car­rying f...

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

"The grant funding is being used to support an Advanced Emer­gency Medical Techni­cian (AEMT) course for current Kane County EMS provid­ers."

Kane County EMS is pleased to announce it has received $24,000 in grant funding from the Kane County Commission and the Kane County Econom­ic Opportunity Board to support advanced emergency medical services education for its providers. This investment will directly strengthen emergen­cy care acros...

01/04/2026

"The concert was led by the school’s dedi­cated music teacher, Mrs. Eraina Aldrich, who worked closely with students from pre­school through seventh grade."

On December 15, 2025, at 6 p.m., Fredo­nia Elementary School welcomed families and community members for a joyful Christmas concert that filled the campus with music, laughter and holiday spirit. The event was a heartfelt way for the school to wish the community a merriest Christmas this season.The...