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Kane community raises $4,380.78 for Care & Share
KANAB — Kane County Hospital is proud to once again join with local grocery stores and community members to support the Kane County Care and Share through a recent checkout donation campaign. Through the generosity of community members, combined with a $1,200 contribution from Kane County Hospital, a total of $4,380.78 was raised for Kane County Care and Share. Photo courtesy of the Kane County Hospital. During the collection period, shoppers were invited to make a donation

Kane County Hospital
6 days ago2 min read


More than a game: football rivals unite to serve
BEAVER, Utah — For generations, the Kanab Cowboys and Beaver Beavers have battled on the football field. For nearly a century, the rivalry has produced unforgettable games, fierce competition and communities proudly cheering for their teams, but this week, those uniforms represented something even greater than football. Instead of meeting under the Friday night lights, members of the Kanab High School football team traveled to Beaver to serve families and neighborhoods recove

Mace Glazier
Aug 52 min read


Flooding prompts cleanup, community response
KANAB — Heavy monsoon thunderstorms on Wednesday, July 22, sent muddy floodwaters across portions of U.S. Highway 89, briefly covering lanes of traffic and leaving mud and debris behind as city crews, volunteers and the Kane County Sheriff’s Office worked to prepare for additional storms. Left to right: Muddy floodwaters cover U.S. Highway 89 in Kanab following heavy monsoon storms on Wednesday, July 22. Photo by Don Jennings/Southern Utah News. Flooding in the La Estancia ne

Southern Utah News
Jul 292 min read


Crookston retires after 26 years at Fredonia Elementary
After 26 years of faithfully serving the students and families of Fredonia, Mrs. Jeanne Crookston officially retired in June 2026, closing a remarkable chapter that has touched countless lives in our community. Mrs. Jeanne Crookston officially retired in June 2026 after 26 years of teaching at Fredonia Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Fredonia-Moccasin Unified School District. Mrs. Crookston began her teaching career in August 2000 and spent every one of those 26 years at

Lumen Cristy Ihong
Jul 223 min read


Kanab City area sees four fires in one week
The Kanab City Fire Department responded to four separate fires over the past week while also handling other emergency incidents, arriving on scene in an average of seven minutes and helping contain each blaze before it spread to additional homes and structures. Although each fire had a different cause and presented unique challenges, city officials said they all shared a common lesson: during dry summer conditions, even a small spark can quickly become a dangerous fire. On J

Kanab City
Jul 152 min read


Quick response prevents backyard fire from spreading behind Travelodge July 5
KANAB — A fast response by the Kanab City Fire Department prevented a backyard fire from spreading to nearby homes Sunday afternoon, July 5, behind the Travelodge in Kanab’s Cottonwood neighborhood. Left to right: Photo by Rob Morgan. Photo by Lisa Black. The fire burned trees, brush and other combustible materials in a backyard area directly behind the Travelodge, near South 410 East and East 400 South, before firefighters brought it under control. No homes or other structur

Southern Utah News
Jul 81 min read


Kanab City urges fireworks safety ahead of July Fourth
KANAB — As Independence Day approaches, Kanab City is encouraging residents to celebrate responsibly and take extra precautions when using fireworks amid an active wildfire season across Utah. City officials are urging residents to attend Kanab City’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show and reminding those who choose to use personal fireworks that they may be discharged only within the city’s approved fireworks discharge area during the dates and times allowed under state la

Southern Utah News
Jul 12 min read
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