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Kane County Hospital supports the 2026 Wild West Fest
Kane County Hospital donated $1,600 to Kanab’s Little Hollywood Wild West Fest, helping support a three-day celebration of Kanab’s rich western and filmmaking heritage. Kane County Hospital is proud to support local traditions and community events that bring residents and visitors together. This year, the hospital donated $1,600 to Kanab’s Little Hollywood Wild West Fest, helping support a three-day celebration of Kanab’s rich western and filmmaking heritage. The 2026 Wild We

Brittney Johnson
Aug 192 min read


Fatal summer incidents renew water safety warnings
A series of drowning and boating deaths at two of southern Utah’s most popular recreation destinations has officials urging visitors to take precautions on the water. Sand Hollow Reservoir in Washington County. Three drowning fatalities have been recorded at the state park this summer, prompting renewed water safety warnings from officials. Photo by J. Phillip Krone. Sand Hollow State Park recorded its third drowning fatality of the summer Thursday, August 6, when a 19-year

Southern Utah News
Aug 122 min read


Local governments tackle roads, growth, fire safety
KANE COUNTY — Local governments across the county spent July working through issues ranging from federal law enforcement funding and future transportation needs to fire protection, development and community projects. Kane County Commission The Kane County Commission authorized an application for up to $800,000 in Department of Justice funding connected to the county’s participation in the federal 287(g) immigration enforcement program. If awarded, the grant could be used

Southern Utah News
Aug 123 min read


Kanab-based nonprofit brings aid to remote Nepal communities
KANAB — A humanitarian effort led by Kanab resident Sky Chaney has spent more than a decade bringing food, clothing and other assistance to people living in some of the most remote communities of the Nepal Himalayas. Kanab resident Sky Chaney, center rear, joins children in Nepal during one of Village Light’s humanitarian aid efforts. The Kanab-based nonprofit provides food, clothing and other assistance to remote Himalayan communities. Photo courtesy of Village Light. Cha

Southern Utah News
Aug 122 min read


Olson appointed to Governing Board of the CAVIAT CTED-Fredonia, County of Coconino, State of Arizona
Cory Olson FREDONIA — On August 3, 2026, Cheryl Mango-Paget, Coconino Superintendent of Schools, appointed Corrine (Cory) Olson to the Governing Board of the CAVIAT CTED representing Fredonia, County of Coconino. CAVIAT (Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry and Technology) is an Arizona Career and Technical Education District (CTED). It provides high school students with career training, industry certifications, internships and dual-enrollment for college credit at

Southern Utah News
Aug 123 min read


Generous $110,000 donation will support new dialysis unit at Kane County Hospital
Kane County Hospital is deeply grateful to announce a generous $110,000 donation from a couple who has chosen to remain anonymous. Their remarkable gift was made to support the hospital and strengthen healthcare services available to our community. Image courtesy of Kane County Hospital. After carefully considering how these funds could make a meaningful and lasting difference, Kane County Hospital has decided to allocate the donation toward the purchase of dialysis machines

Kane County Hospital
Aug 52 min read


Federal Colorado River plan puts focus on Lake Powell’s future
A new federal plan released Friday, July 31, could shape how the Colorado River is managed for the next decade, with significant implications for Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam. Glen Canyon Dam near Page, Arizona. New proposed federal operating rules for the Colorado River are intended to help protect Lake Powell and Lake Mead through 2036. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released its Final Environmental Impact Statement outlining

Southern Utah News
Aug 52 min read
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