Southern Utah News

Southern Utah News Established in 1953, 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.

"Park officials ended the North Rim sea­son on November 14, cutting short what is normally a late fall shoulder period t...
11/25/2025

"Park officials ended the North Rim sea­son on November 14, cutting short what is normally a late fall shoulder period that of­ten stretches through the end of the month."

The North Rim of Grand Canyon Na­tional Park closed ear­lier than planned this year after a tough fire season and an early push of winter weather forced park managers to shut things down ahead of schedule.Park officials ended the North Rim sea­son on November 14, cutting short what is normally a ...

"The sisters’ love of writing came from their Grandma, An­nie Esplin, who had many articles and sto­ries published. Thei...
11/24/2025

"The sisters’ love of writing came from their Grandma, An­nie Esplin, who had many articles and sto­ries published. Their very favorite was her Christmas story..."

Local authors and sisters, Jeannene Po***ck and Brenda Shakespear, have just published their sec­ond of three children’s Christmas books. Each rhyming book is full of mishaps and magic as Mrs. Claus comes to the rescue to save the day. The adorable illustrations were cre­ated by Salem High Schoo...

"Beginning in Janu­ary of 2026, the Kane School District will be offering students a Pharmacy Technician Program through...
11/23/2025

"Beginning in Janu­ary of 2026, the Kane School District will be offering students a Pharmacy Technician Program through its Career and Technical Education Program..."

Beginning in Janu­ary of 2026, the Kane School District will be offering students a Pharmacy Technician Program through its Career and Technical Education Program, it was announced at the November 11 meet­ing of the Kane Dis­trict Board of Educa­tion. Students will work the approximate 10-month,...

"KWOT is calling on the community to nominate deserving in­dividuals and families who could use a help­ing hand this Chr...
11/22/2025

"KWOT is calling on the community to nominate deserving in­dividuals and families who could use a help­ing hand this Christ­mas."

KWOT 90.9 FM is bringing the spirit of giving to Kane County and Fredo­nia this Christmas season with its “12 Days of Christmas” community giveaway. Beginning December 13, 2025, the radio station will distribute thousands of dollars in cash, gift cards, and bill payments to help local families,...

"Building a new library facility on land transferred from the school is an option that might provide for future growth a...
11/21/2025

"Building a new library facility on land transferred from the school is an option that might provide for future growth at a comparable expense."

The Fredonia Town Council met at the Town Offices on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Council members Dirk Ballard, Kenny John­son, Frank Banks, Vice- Mayor Cecil Scott and Mayor Don Johnson were in attendance, as were Town Clerk Tracy Stumpf and Deputy Town Clerk Brittany Jackson. Mayor John­son cal...

"The president’s state­ments struck a nerve with local communities that have suffered from the ra­dioactive fallout of n...
11/20/2025

"The president’s state­ments struck a nerve with local communities that have suffered from the ra­dioactive fallout of nuclear weapons testing in Nevada, called 'Downwinders' col­loquially."

In a recent Truth Social post, President Donald Trump stated, “The United States has more Nuclear Weapons than any other country. This was accom­plished, including a com­plete update and renovation of existing weapons, during my First Term in office. Be­cause of the tremendous de­structive pow...

"The game was a defensive battle, with the Cowboys holding the Beaver Beavers scoreless in the first and third quarters ...
11/20/2025

"The game was a defensive battle, with the Cowboys holding the Beaver Beavers scoreless in the first and third quarters and only allowing one touchdown apiece in the second and fourth."

The Kanab High School football team defeated the Beaver Beavers last Friday for the 1A State title. The two teams met up on the campus of Southern Utah University for the state showdown, along with a surplus of spectators.Left to right, photos by Matt Brown: • KHS cheerleaders and crowd celebrate ...

"The highest number of games picked cor­rectly came in Week Six, when Gwen, An­drea, April and Tricia all managed to gue...
11/18/2025

"The highest number of games picked cor­rectly came in Week Six, when Gwen, An­drea, April and Tricia all managed to guess an impressive 15 out of 16 games correct."

Well, it’s over. The season has come and gone. A total of 50 in­dividuals played our game this year will the most coming in Weeks two and five where for­ty-four players turned in an entry form.The highest number of games picked cor­rectly came in Week Six, when Gwen, An­drea, April and Tricia ...

"...the night also fea­tured a mix of local musicians and poets sharing the stage. Per­formers brought a blend of origin...
11/17/2025

"...the night also fea­tured a mix of local musicians and poets sharing the stage. Per­formers brought a blend of originals and covers on guitar, ukulele and harmonica."

Last Thursday’s open mic night at The No­mad Café (just north of Kanab, by the port of entry) was alive with creativity, laughter, and hometown talent. The featured artist for the evening was Kanab’s own Eureka!, who debuted two origi­nal songs, Emaline and Gears of War.Photos by Jan Wieneke....

"Each school celebrated ser­vice and sacrifice with student-led tributes, music and solemn tra­ditions."
11/16/2025

"Each school celebrated ser­vice and sacrifice with student-led tributes, music and solemn tra­ditions."

On November 11, 2025, Kane County School District hon­ored veterans through meaningful programs at Kanab Elementary, Kanab Middle, Kanab High, Valley Elemen­tary, Valley High, Big Water School and Lake Powell School. Each school celebrated ser­vice and sacrifice with student-led tributes, music a...

“I joined the Navy be­cause I wanted to make a difference and have a purpose for my life and follow in my father’s foots...
11/15/2025

“I joined the Navy be­cause I wanted to make a difference and have a purpose for my life and follow in my father’s footsteps,” Bosworth said.

Airman Apprentice Charlie Bosworth, a native of Kanab, Utah, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Airborne Command and Control Squadron 126 (VAW- 126), supporting the E-2D carrier airborne early warning aircraft, known as the Hawkeye.Bosworth graduat­ed from Kanab High School in 2024 through Kane Count...

"Walsh noticed an athletic twenty-three-year-old college student and part-time prop man unloading furniture at the stu­d...
11/14/2025

"Walsh noticed an athletic twenty-three-year-old college student and part-time prop man unloading furniture at the stu­dio..."

In 1930 director Raoul Walsh returned to Kanab to begin shooting Fox Film’s $2-million produc­tion, The Big Trail. Scenes were filmed throughout the West, including Zion N.P., the Arizona Strip and the Grand Canyon’s North Rim.Gary Cooper and Tom Mix were Walsh’s first choices for the lead, b...

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The Southern Utah News has a weekly distribution (Thursday) schedule and contains local school, community and government news. In addition, the SUN also includes editorials, sports, obituaries, wedding announcements, police reports and special features.

The SUN is also here for your printing needs, including, but not limited to, envelopes, flyers and business cards, as well as personal copies and prints.

Proprietors Dixie and Dennis Brunner have served the community as owners and operators of the Southern Utah News since 1992.