The Kanab City Council Meeting held on February 10, 2026 had a quick agen­da, mostly resolving start-of-the-year business. Fol­lowing the regular opening procedures, City Manager Kyler Ludwig reminded the community to prepare for the Balloons and Tunes festival in a week’s time, and reported good progress on the hospital construction projects and the Love Note to Kanab initiative. With no public comment, the council proceeded directly into the agenda. The agenda in earnest be

Federal changes to the Radiation Exposure Com­pensation Act, known as RECA, are now moving from legislation to imple­mentation, as Utah health officials and advocates work to connect residents with newly expanded benefits. Southern Utah desert landscape near St. George. Residents across Utah are now eligible for expanded downwinder compensation under the renewed Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. Congress reauthorized and expanded the long-standing compensation program in 2

A Wash­ington County man was sentenced in federal court in St. George to three years in prison after pleading guilty in two related cases involving wire fraud and operating an unlicensed cryptocurrency money transmitting business. Brian Garry Sewell, 54, admitted in case numbers 4:24cr55 and 4:24cr54 that he defrauded at least 17 investors between Decem­ber 2017 and April 2024 by lying about his experi­ence, education and ability to generate large returns through cryptocurren

“Whenever I see first time hikers, people getting healthy and people getting out with their family and friends,” says Marc Grow, owner and op­erator of Grow Chiro­practic, organizer of the annual Find the Spine scavenger hunt, “That’s what puts a smile on my face, that’s what makes it worth it.” Left to right: Marc Grow (right) gives a big thumbs up to the spine-finders. Photo courtesy of Find the Spine. A past player finds the femur and claims their prize. Photo courtesy of

Love, laughter and learning filled the class­room during Fredonia Elementary School’s Preschool Valentine’s Party held on February 11, 2025. The special celebration, thought­fully organized by Mrs. Jeanne Crookston, Fredonia Elementary School’s Kindergarten and Preschool teach­er, combined festive fun with meaningful learning experiences designed especially for young learners. A young Fredonia student grins as she creates her Valentine creations. Photo courtesy of FMUSD. To m

Utah’s measles out­break continues to grow as public health officials track new cases and urge vac­cination. According to the latest update from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, the number of Utah residents di­agnosed with measles in the current out­break recently topped 300 confirmed cases statewide, including 58 reported in the past three weeks - a clear indication that trans­mission is ongoing across multiple regions of the state. Most confirmed in­fection

On Saturday, Feb­ruary 7, the Kanab Thrift Store hosted a volunteer apprecia­tion event that truly reflected the heart of our small town. The evening began with a warm welcome from the store’s director, who took a moment to recognize the dedica­tion and generosity of every volunteer in the room. She remind­ed everyone that the thrift store is more than just a place to shop, it is a place where community happens. Of course, no celebra­tion is complete with­out something sweet.