Nomad Kanab Cafe & Campground, a long-time local gathering spot known for live music, open mic nights and its welcom­ing, community-centered atmosphere, will close permanently on Sunday, February 22, according to owner Jason Sander. Photo by Shristy A. Located just outside Kanab, Nomad built a loyal following as an informal venue for music, conversa­tion and creative events, drawing both locals and visitors. Over the years, it became a familiar stop for community gatherings a

If you met Potato now - bouncing around, gnawing on toys and begging for attention - you’d never guess how sick he once was. Before he became the happy, mischievous puppy he is today, Potato was a tiny, four-week-old puppy with a serious illness. Left to right: Potato came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary with his mom and littermates. Photos courtesy of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. He came to Best Friends Animal Sanc­tuary with his mom and littermates from a shelter. Best F

The owners of Brown Box say the café will reopen Monday, February 9, fol­lowing the replacement of several windows broken earlier this month. (Left to right) Lacee Brown and Emily Koelliker put the finishing touches on one of the new windows at the Brown Box. Photo courtesy of Brown Box. The damage occurred overnight January 5 - 6, when rocks were thrown through multiple windows at the Center Street busi­ness. No injuries were reported and no arrests have been announced. As o

For many older adults in southern Utah, Medicaid is a quiet but essential part of daily life. It helps cover doctor visits, pre­scriptions, long-term care, and in some cases the difference between staying independent or needing additional support. That’s why changes to Medicaid requirements matter, even when they happen gradually and without much public notice. Across the country, states are resuming more frequent Medic­aid eligibility reviews, sometimes called re­determinati