9+ hour, 29+ min ago  (228+ words) Federal land managers have imposed new fire restrictions across southern Utah, including Kane County, as officials warn of increasing wildfire danger heading into the summer recreation season. The Bureau of Land Management announced that Stage 1 fire restrictions took effect May…...

9+ hour, 27+ min ago  (273+ words) Fire officials are warning that southern Utah is heading into what could be an intense wildfire season as hot, dry conditions continue building across the region. Earlier this month, Utah officials said the state had already recorded roughly 115 wildfire starts…...

9+ hour, 22+ min ago  (404+ words) 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. Owners, staff, family members and community supporters gather May…...

9+ hour, 32+ min ago  (105+ words) Summer reading has officially started, so start counting your minutes and hours of reading. Remember audiobooks, graphic novels, newspaper/ magazines (online or physical) and more all count! Drop by the library or come to one of our upcoming events if…...

9+ hour, 24+ min ago  (186+ words) BIG WATER " A 45-yearold motorcyclist was killed Monday evening in a collision with a tour bus near the Utah-Arizona border, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS). The crash occurred at about 5: 40 p. m. , on May 25, on SR-89 near the…...

6+ hour, 49+ min ago  (87+ words) Upcoming Valley junior Bronx Withers taking matters into his own hands (and teeth) in the Goat Tying category. Kassidee Cox, VHS soon-to-be junior, rips full speed toward the finish beam after weaving their way around the upright obstacles in the…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (322+ words) MOUNT CARMEL " Artists and visitors from across the country gathered this week at the historic Maynard Dixon Summer Home & Studio for the opening of the "Heart of America" Plein Air exhibition, a showcase focused on western landscapes and outdoor painting....

1+ week, 7+ hour ago  (324+ words) After the success of The Plainsman'at the box office, Paramount did not hesitate to spend 1. 45 million dollars on Cecil B. De Mille's next western epic, Union Pacific, released in 1939. Based on Ernest Haycox's 1936 novel Trouble Shooter, the film explored the enormous…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (258+ words) Kane County Commission " Seat B How should the county balance growth, tourism and quality of life? What would be your top priorities if elected? Why are you running for this position? What is the biggest issue facing Kane County? Martin…...

2+ week, 10+ hour ago  (135+ words) KANAB " The Kanab City Heri'tage and Historic Pres'ervation Board invites the public to attend the next installment of the free "Back When" series, titled "Back When: The Doc Aiken Story," on Monday, May 18, at 6: 00 p. m. in the Kanab Center. Dr. Aiken's…...