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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
6 days ago2 min read


Glendale Town reviews water concerns, nears completion of new well project
GLENDALE — Glendale officials are nearing completion of a new well project while continuing to review a significant discrepancy in annual water usage. Glendale’s tree-lined streets and red-rock backdrop frame the small Kane County community, where town officials are pursuing a new well project and reviewing water system challenges. Photo by Giovanni Gagliardi. During the May 20 Glendale Town Council meeting, Mayor Jeremy Chamberlain reported that a well driller was schedu

Southern Utah News
Jun 252 min read


Police urge public vigilance following elaborate scam
KANAB, Utah. — On Thursday June 11, 2026 Kanab City Police were notified of a scam of a local elderly female. Officers learned that the victim received a message from “Apple” claiming that their account was hacked and a phone and an iPad were purchased without permission. In calling the number provided, the victim was transferred to a person claiming to be from the FBI tracking her accounts and trying to protect her assets. The alleged FBI agent asked her to transfer money

Kanab City Police
Jun 172 min read


Rockfall on Cable Mountain impacts closed trail
SPRINGDALE, Utah — A rockfall on Cable Mountain in Zion National Park on May 31 impacted a section of the closed East Rim Trail, providing a visible reminder of the geologic forces that continue to shape the park’s landscape. Cable Mountain rises above Zion Canyon in Zion National Park. A May 31 rockfall sent debris onto a closed section of the East Rim Trail through Echo Canyon, though no injuries were reported. Photo by Michael Sayles. According to Zion National Park spokes

Don Jennings
Jun 102 min read


Catori Canyon PRCA Heritage Rodeo draws growing crowds, international visitors
KANAB — The Catori Canyon PRCA Heritage Rodeo drew record-level crowds, international visitors and top regional competitors to Kanab last weekend, continuing its rise as one of southern Utah’s fastest-growing rodeo events. Photos by Jayme Church. Held at the Kaneplex Arena beneath Kanab’s red cliffs, the rodeo featured more than 300 contestant entries and nearly $80,000 in total payouts. Organizers estimated roughly 1,400 spectators attended Saturday night’s performance al

Kane County Office of Tourism
Jun 32 min read


Chamber marks May with two ribbon cuttings
KANAB — The Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce hosted two ribbon cuttings in May, celebrating both a new restaurant opening and the completion of a new county resource facility in downtown Kanab. Left to right: Owners, staff , family members and community supporters gather May 1 for a ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Los Tapatios Mexican Restaurant in Kanab. The event was hosted by the Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce. Community members, chamber representatives and county

Don Jennings
May 272 min read


Kanab High School Graduating Class of 2026
Kanab High School Graduation is Friday, May 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Kanab High football field. Congratulations, Cowboys!

Southern Utah News
May 201 min read
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