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.

"The paleontology lab does just about every­thing to uncover the fossils and process them into scientific information th...
07/20/2025

"The paleontology lab does just about every­thing to uncover the fossils and process them into scientific information that can be used to further man­kind’s understanding of the past."

Most of the locals and tourists that ex­plore the Kanab area have hiked to places displaying evidence of the past. Dinosaur tracks litter slabs of rock, and any geolo­gist would have a field day dissecting the lay­ers and formations within the mountains. It is apparent that the Grand Staircase- E...

"You may have heard that this summer marks the 150th anni­versary of Orderville’s founding. But what you may not know is...
07/19/2025

"You may have heard that this summer marks the 150th anni­versary of Orderville’s founding. But what you may not know is that Orderville is steeped in a unique and fascinat­ing history..."

In the 1870s , Brigham Young estab­lished “united orders” in over 200 western towns. A united order was a social experi­ment where instead of members having indi­vidual property rights, all things were held in common and shared by all. Debuting this summer in Kanab is the musical story of the...

"Dixon has been a collector of historical items since he was eight years old. With his family living in the Kanab/Fredon...
07/18/2025

"Dixon has been a collector of historical items since he was eight years old. With his family living in the Kanab/Fredonia area since 1958, he has had plenty of time to ex­plore and find ancient artifacts left by the people who lived here before us."

The Red Pueblo Mu­seum in Fredonia, Arizona, is an extraor­dinary representation of Native American history and culture, but the museum has quite a history itself. The building, origi­nally owned by the federal government until 2004, was then taken over by the city of Fredonia and used as a rest ...

"By the following Monday, the fire had bro­ken containment and was spreading into hundreds of acres. Firefighting ef­for...
07/17/2025

"By the following Monday, the fire had bro­ken containment and was spreading into hundreds of acres. Firefighting ef­forts continued through the week, with continued heat and winds pushing the fire into four-digit acreage."

On July 4, 2025, a light­ning strike ignited a tree in the Grand Canyon National Park; the fire was reported, and crews were on scene preparing for a controlled burn protocol within the day. Multiple reports from fire management teams responding to the fire stated the intent to allow Dragon Bravo a...

"The truck’s driver and passengers received only minor injuries, while the condition of the car’s driver required an eme...
07/16/2025

"The truck’s driver and passengers received only minor injuries, while the condition of the car’s driver required an emergency Lifeflight. As the incident is still under active investiga­tion, no further information is available to the public yet."

Around 10 a.m. on July 4, a westbound sedan on Altus Lane in Fredonia turned directly in front of an eastbound truck. The truck attempted to swerve but ultimately collided with the car’s passenger side. Co­conino County Sheriff Brett Axlund made a special request, allowing a ground ambulance resp...

"This lifesaving airlift will move dogs and cats already in shel­ters out of the area to provide space for pets displace...
07/15/2025

"This lifesaving airlift will move dogs and cats already in shel­ters out of the area to provide space for pets displaced by the floods, as well as help reduce overcrowded conditions..."

To provide direct relief to communities affected by the dev­astating Texas floods, Wings of Rescue, in partnership with Aus­tin Pets Alive! and Best Friends Animal Society, will make an emergency flight on Wednesday, July 9, of approximately 125 dogs and cats, trans­porting them to Ft. Worth wher...

"The National Park Service recommends boaters to use caution and avoid unneces­sary exposure to res­ervoir water if fish...
07/14/2025

"The National Park Service recommends boaters to use caution and avoid unneces­sary exposure to res­ervoir water if fishing, boating, or recreating..."

The National Park Service has detected the presence of cya­notoxins in Antelope Canyon in Lake Powell in concentrations that are at the high end of safe exposure levels. Cyanotoxins are pro­duced by certain types of algae blooms and can be harmful to humans and animals.The National Park Service re...

"A lengthy discussion around progress with the new town park, specifically around the need for a better understanding of...
07/13/2025

"A lengthy discussion around progress with the new town park, specifically around the need for a better understanding of the amount and cost of fill needed for leveling and expanding the space..."

The Orderville Town Board met at the town offices on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Board members Marianne Leigh, Shaun Shar­key, Rory Hatch and Susan Esplin were in attendance. Mayor Lyle Goulding called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Minutes from the previous meeting and bills presented for payment wer...

"At about 7:30 p.m., on Saturday July 5, Kane County Dispatch received a call about an ATV roll­over accident on Cedar M...
07/12/2025

"At about 7:30 p.m., on Saturday July 5, Kane County Dispatch received a call about an ATV roll­over accident on Cedar Mountain."

At about 7:30 p.m., on Saturday July 5, Kane County Dispatch received a call about an ATV roll­over accident on Cedar Mountain. A seven-year-old female was reported to be unconscious, and her family was transporting her to the Cedar Mountain Fire Station. When Kane County Deputies arrived, the Emer...

"The Board carefully reviews nom­inations from across the state and selects students who reflect the values of hard work...
07/11/2025

"The Board carefully reviews nom­inations from across the state and selects students who reflect the values of hard work, perseverance and care for others."

It is with great pride and joy that we cel­ebrate one of our very own, Danni Waters, who was recently se­lected as the Arizona Student of the Month. This prestigious honor is awarded by the Arizona State Board of Education to two outstanding students each month and Danni was chosen for her excepti...

"In the liaison reports, the council confirmed the successful installation of the new Kanab Fort sign south of Kanab..."
07/10/2025

"In the liaison reports, the council confirmed the successful installation of the new Kanab Fort sign south of Kanab..."

The July 8 meeting of the Kanab City Council was relatively concise, with an agenda mostly consisting of land use concerns such as plat amendments and adjustments to city ease­ment and right of way pol­icy. In the liaison reports, the council confirmed the successful installation of the new Kanab ...

"At issue was a decision just before the holiday weekend by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to deny Kan...
07/09/2025

"At issue was a decision just before the holiday weekend by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to deny Kane County Hospital’s application for a Certificate of Necessity (CON)..."

The Fredonia Town Council met for an emer­gency meeting in the council chambers at the Fredonia Town Offices on Thursday, June 3, 2025. Council member Kenny Johnson, Vice-Mayor Cecil Scott and Mayor Don John­son were in attendance, as were Town Clerk Tracy Stumpf and Deputy Town Clerk Brittany Jac...

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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.