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Dreamland Safari celebrates 25 years in Kanab
A business that began with a pair of local four-wheel-drive enthusiasts taking visitors into the backcountry around Kanab is celebrating a quarter-century in business. Dreamland Safari Tours marks its 25th anniversary this year, tracing its beginnings to 2001, when David and Marilyn DeVooght founded the company as interest grew in scenic tours of the Kanab area. The company changed hands in 2011, when William and Meghann James took over. During the next nine seasons, Dreaml

Southern Utah News
4 days ago2 min read


Dr. Janiel Cragun brings comprehensive women’s health services to southern Utah
KANAB, Utah — Residents of southern Utah now have local access to highly specialized, expert gynecologic care. Dr. Janiel Cragun, MD, a board-certified gynecologic oncologist, is officially now accepting new patients at the Kane County Hospital, located at 355 N Main St in Kanab. Dr. Cragun brings an extensive background of academic and clinical leadership to the community, having previously held long-standing roles with the University of Arizona and Banner University

Kane County Hospital
4 days ago2 min read


Remains identified as missing Grand Canyon hiker
Human remains recovered last week along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park have been identified as Timothy Allen Smith, the last hiker missing following the August 29 flash flood. Remnants of a footbridge stand along Bright Angel Creek after the August 29 flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park. The flood killed three hikers, including Timothy Allen Smith, whose remains were identified last week. NPS photo / J. Thompson. Smith, 53, of Star Valley Ranch, Wyomin

Southern Utah News
Sep 231 min read


12th annual Raven’s Heart Gallery Fall Show October 2
KANAB, Utah – All are welcome at The Raven’s Heart Gallery Fall Show and Artists’ Reception on Friday, October 2, from 6-9 p.m., at Raven’s Heart Gallery, 57 West Center Street. This is the largest show of the year at Raven’s Heart Gallery. Photo courtesy of Raven's Heart Gallery. Enjoy this opportunity to fall in love with art and take home fantastic works while making memories meeting the artists. Fifteen fine artists will attend this year’s reception, the 12th annual Fall

Julie Dicker
Sep 233 min read


Kanab marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with memorial walk
Kanab firefighters and community members gathered Friday, September 11, for an annual memorial walk honoring the firefighters and others who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Photos by Todd Andre. The observance began with a 9 a.m. ceremony at the Kanab Fire Station conducted by the American Legion. Following the ceremony, firefighters set out on a 3.43-mile walk through Kanab in remembrance of the 343 firefighters who died at the World Trade Cent

Southern Utah News
Sep 161 min read


Utah National Guard Apaches cross 27 stadiums in 19 minutes for 9/11 tribute
WEST JORDAN, Utah – Ten AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters from the Utah Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment flew over 27 high school football stadiums along the Wasatch Front in a 19-minute window Friday night, marking 25 years since the September 11, 2001, attacks. Two Utah National Guard helicopters fly over a high school football stadium during a community event. Photo via Utah National Guard. The mission, called Operation Friday Night Flights, se

Keith Garner
Sep 162 min read


Rutan aircraft return to Kanab for annual fly-in
A familiar collection of distinctive aircraft returned to Kanab over Labor Day weekend as pilots and aviation enthusiasts gathered for the 2026 Rutan Fly- In and Turner Classic at Kanab Municipal Airport. Photos by Todd Andre. The annual gathering, held September 4-6, drew 117 registered attendees and 56 registered aircraft, according to the Canard Owners and Builders Association. Twenty-eight aircraft were registered for the Turner Classic, a timed flying event that has beco

Southern Utah News
Sep 161 min read
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