The Raising Kane Business Summit re­turns to Kanab on Fri­day, January 9, 2026, bringing together local business owners, non­profit leaders, elected officials and regional partners for a full day focused on what lies ahead for Kane County’s economy. The annual event will be held at the Kanab Event Center and is designed to reflect the full geographic and economic diversity of the county. This year’s theme, “New Tricks for ’26,” centers on adapting to change, whether that mean

On December 9, a work party of Utah BLM and Old Span­ish Trail Association members from Kanab’s Red Pueblo Chapter installed these iron sil­houettes commemorat­ing Antonio Armijo’s journey through this area 196 years ago to the day. Photo courtesy of Jeff Frey. Armijo, 25 years of age, was tasked with leading a caravan of 60 men and a hun­dred mules laden with woolen goods from Abiquiu, New Mexico to trade for better quality horses and mules at the San Gabriel mission near Lo

The holidays are a time when everything feels a little more magical, sharing meals with family, sipping hot choco­late and curling up to watch favorite Christmas movies. But as wonderful as the season can be, it’s easy for that magic to fade when money is tight. Many of us feel pressure to find special gifts for loved ones, even when we’re trying to stick to a budget. The good news? You don’t have to spend a lot to show you care. With some creativity and thoughtfulness, you c

Chamber board member Lacee Brown leads the November lunch at the Kanab Hampton Inn. Photo by Nicholas Meyeres. A beautiful, sunny day welcomed Cham­ber of Commerce members to Kanab Hampton Inn for pizza provided by chamber member Pizza Hut. Chamber Board Mem­ber Lacee Brown was the MC, welcoming attendees, sharing announcements, and noting new and renew­ing members for the month. Jerica Bauer was the first guest of the day, speaking about the Kane County Care and Share food b

On Friday, Novem­ber 21, the State Bank of Southern Utah Branch Office in Or­derville celebrated its 50 Anniversary with a luncheon spread on chicken fingers, mixed green salad, as well as a free, one ticket per customer, raffle of valuable gifts. Left to right, photos by Jerry Melrose: Branch Manager Riley Esplin and the bank’s first manager Ron Heaton, who’s holding a commemorative book celebrating bank’s history. Tellers Lorin Robinson and Brittany Lamb are the welcoming f

Over 200 folks crossed the finish line on the Sherry Bell Trail at Jackson Flat Reservoir Thanksgiv­ing morning during Kanab’s annual 5K Turkey Trot! The race is run as a fundraiser for the KHS cross country team and a wide array of prizes were awarded courtesy of the Kane County Water Conservancy District. This year’s winner was Kanab High School standout runner, Levi Clarkson, who crossed the finish line in 17:23.5, just ahead of his ex-team­mate and now Snow College runner

On November 21, 2025, the Page Public Library hosted a com­munity event called the “Friends-giving Potluck.” Featuring “Gratitude, Games and Movies,” the free event and meal was open to everyone. Diners of all ages eat a good meal and socialize with friends and family at Page Public Library. Photos by Phil Clark. Partici­pants, who signed up in advance, were asked to bring a covered dish. The Library and City of Page sponsored the event and provided soft drinks and bottled wa