Visitors to Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park will soon have a new way to stay overnight, with construction underway on a small rental cabin designed to bridge the gap between traditional camping and more developed lodging. The new cabin, described as a primitive, tiny-home– style structure, will accom­modate up to six people and is intended for year-round use, according to Assis­tant Park Manager Jaylin Broadbent. Park officials hope to have construction completed and reserva

In a special legislative session held on December 9, Utah Lawmakers repealed 2025’s House Bill 267, which banned public sector businesses from collective bargaining with organiza­tions like unions, and fur­thered the legal battle over 2026’s voting maps. The special session was spurred in part by the signature drive on the HB0267 issue and in part by the ongoing legal debate over Utah’s voting district laws. Many legislators on the state level, generally Republican, contest a

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

“Not everyone is cut out to be a nurse or CNA, they don’t have the right bedside manner. You have to take care of people, treat them as if they were your grandparents.” Photo by Laurali Noteman. After interviewing the two Savala sisters, Laura and Angie, it is quite apparent they are proud of their heritage and the work ethic their dad, Da­vid, instilled in them. Laura, who has had some health issues, continues to show up and do her job, with a deep and warm caring for her pe

The Kane County School District host­ed its ninth annual Christmas Card Con­test, inviting elementary students from across the district to showcase their cre­ativity through origi­nal designs. Charlotte Peterson receiving her prize for the winning card design (pictured above) from Superintendent Dalton. Photos courtesy of Kane School District. Each year, the winning art­work is featured on the district’s Christ­mas card, which is shared with all our employees and with distric