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

KANE COUNTY — Kane County voters selected Republican nominees for county offices Tuesday while also weighing in on closely watched state and federal contests. According to unofficial election results, all 11 Kane County precincts had reported by late Tuesday evening. Results remain subject to canvassing and certification. The closest local race was for Kane County Commis­sion Seat B, where Celeste Meyeres defeated Matthew LeGrand Cox. Meyeres re­ceived 942 votes, or 56.82 per

KANAB — Smiles, laugh­ter, horses and community filled the arena as approxi­mately 50 participants and their families gathered for the inaugural Giddy Up Round Up, marking the fourth year of adap­tive rodeo opportunities in Kanab. Photo by Stacey Cox. While this was the first year under the Giddy Up Round Up name, the event continued a growing tradi­tion of creating meaningful western experiences for individuals with disabili­ties. Participants enjoyed a morning designed to e

BIG WATER — The Big Water Town Coun­cil approved adoption of the 2024 Interna­tional Wildland-Urban Interface Code dur­ing its June 17 meet­ing, establishing new wildfire-prevention standards for future development within the community. Big Water Town Council approved adoption of a Wildland-Urban Interface Code, intended to help protect life, property, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfire hazards in areas where development borders undeveloped land. The ordinance

APPLE VALLEY — A precautionary water conservation notice issued by the Town of Apple Valley has been lifted, with officials saying residents can return to the commu­nity’s regular drought conservation practices. The Town of Apple Valley has lifted a temporary water conservation notice that was issued as a precaution during an issue involving one of the town’s wells. Mayor Mike Far­rar told the Southern Utah News that the temporary conserva­tion request was issued because of a

More than 300 com­munity members gath­ered throughout the night at the Kanab City Pool for a night of swimming, connection and family fun during the recent “Making Waves for Healthy Futures” Family Pool Night, hosted by Kane Community Coalition (KCC), Kane Commu­nity Youth Coalition (KCYC), Kane County and Kanab City Rec­reation. The evening centered around a simple but powerful message: Connection is Prevention. Photo courtesy of Kane Community Coalition. Research consistent

PRICE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information leading to identification of those responsible for burning a historic cabin last year in the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area near Behind the Reef Road. The cabin was part of a documented historic uranium mining site. The incident is currently under investigation. BLM became aware of the damage on May 16, 2025. Those responsible could be charged with crimes related to destruction of