The City of Kanab has four candidates running for two open city council seats this election cycle. Mayor Colten Johnson is running unopposed. The SUN asked the can­didates three questions for publication: why are you running, what are your qualifications and what is your main campaign issue. Their answers are below - don’t forget to vote! Left to right: Chris Heaton, David Lane, Jessie Riddle, Steven Shrope. Chris Heaton I am running for Kanab City Council because I love this

In 1954, President Eisen­hower signed a bill pro­claiming November 11 as Veterans Day, calling on the nation to “solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconse­crate ourselves to the task of promoting and enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain.” Photo of the 2024 Kanab Center green lights by Ty Gant. In the nearly seven de­c

On October 21, the Kanab City Council met in order to consider a Public Infrastructure District agreement on the (PID) Hidden Can­yon Subdivision in Kanab, located east off Highway 89. The city and development have consistently worked together to plan the infrastructure - espe­cially water and sewer - of Hidden Canyon, and the establishment of this PID is a signifi­cant formalization of that process. Following the opening procedures, no member of the public stood to comment i

Kane County fami­lies are invited to come together for a night of food, fun, and mean­ingful connection at the upcoming Family Fun Night on Monday, October 27, from 5-7 p.m., hosted at the Kanab Center. The event is completely free, with dinner gen­erously provided by Honey’s Marketplace, and is sponsored by Kane County, the Kane Community Coalition (KCC), and the Kane Community Youth Co­alition (KCYC). This year’s Family Fun Night connects with Red Ribbon Week, carrying the

The final Over the Rainbow Runs took place on October 18, wrapping up a suc­cessful five-year run. This year, 82 runners took on the course, spread over the 10K, Half Marathon, and Rainbow Relay (each runner running a quar­ter-marathon) races. It was a smoking fast year, with five course records set for different divisions. Left to right, photos via Katie Wallace: Jesse Cruce cruises down Kanab City Trail. The three “Dead F’n Last” runners happy to be done. Over the Rainbow R

During the work meeting of the October 14 meeting of the Kane District Board of Education, Kyle Green, a partner with accounting firm Squire and Company, presented the Fiscal Year 2025 audit report to the school board. The conclusion stated, “In our opinion, Kane County School District complied, in all material respects, with the state compliance requirements [referred to above] for the year ended June 30, 2025.” The comprehensive audit is done annually and is available to th

In the heart of southern Utah’s stunning red rock landscapes, Kane County Hospital stands as a beacon of compassionate care for the tight-knit community of Kanab and beyond. With a commitment to accessible, high quality surgical services, the hospital’s team of visiting surgeons brings specialized expertise right to residents’ doorsteps - often without the need for long drives to larger cities. From routine procedures to complex reconstructions, these skilled professionals en