Crews continue suppression repair as the France Canyon Fire reaches 80% containment. A local Type 3 team now leads management ...

Celebrate creativity this fall at Kanab’s “Harvest Hues” art show. Featuring local artists in vibrant mediums and a full ...

Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend at the 2025 Brian Head Art Festival, July 4–6. Cool weather, live music, artisan booths, ...

Calling all Washington County performers! Dixie’s Got Talent 2025 invites youth, adults, and new group acts to audition ...

The Southern Utah Museum of Art honors Clayton Rippey’s legacy in a new summer exhibit blending wartime history, personal ...

Liberty Week 2025 in Southern Utah brings parades, patriotic music, fireworks, and interactive events for families and youth.

Celebrate Independence Day in Washington, UT, with a heartfelt tribute to “Mr. Washington.” The Lions Club’s 4th of July ...

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The France Canyon Fire has reached 32,053 acres with 15% containment. Crews completed burns near Proctor Canyon and Tropic ...

Southern Utah Events Calendar! The Independent's Events Calendar features St. George, Cedar City, Mesquite, Springdale, Zion & Southern Utah events.

Lightning doesn’t always spark a wildfire right away. Fires like the France Canyon, Forsyth, and Bridge Creek incidents show ...

Head to the Kaneplex Arena for Jacob Hamblin Days 2025—a festival honoring Southern Utah's cowboy roots with a ranch rodeo ...