With the federal gov­ernment shutdown put­ting Supplemental Nutri­tion Assistance Program (SNAP) payments on hold for November, food pantries across Utah, including those in rural Southern Utah, are preparing for a sharp increase in need. Photo courtesy Utah Food Bank / Timpanogos Food Bank. The Utah Food Bank, which supports more than 300 partner agencies state­wide, estimates that about 87,000 households, cover­ing roughly 169,000 people, could lose their regular food benef

Following the recent property value assessment season, and in keeping with rising home values across Utah and in Kane County specifically, home and property owners in Kane County are seeing increases in property taxes that have them concerned. According to a recent legislative au­dit, as reported on by KSL and Deseret News, Utah has experienced a “perfect storm” of tax issues that lead to the state’s higher-than-average tax rates. “More people are moving to Utah” is a refrain

Last Tuesday, October 28, the Kanab High girls cross country team traveled up to the UHSAA State Championships held at Sugarhouse Park in Salt Lake City, Utah. Left to right, photos by Samantha LeFevre: Kenidee Glazier cresting the top of the infamous Sugarhouse Hill on the State Cross Country course as the rest of the field traverses the alleyway of spectators. Sisters Karter and Kenidee Glazier lead the pack out of the starting chute to begin the girls 2A race. Danika Davis

After 11 years of dedicated service, Dan McClendon, Garkane’s Chief Executive Officer has announced his retirement effective January 2, 2026. Under his leadership, the cooperative has grown stronger, expanded its services and remained true to its mission of providing reliable, affordable electricity to the communities it serves. Left to right: Dan McClendon, Bryant Shakespear. Photos via Garkane. Throughout McClendon’s tenure, the cooperative has achieved major milestones, in