Kanab City

Kanab City officials are reminding residents and visitors to celebrate Pioneer Day safely by following local fireworks restrictions and using caution during the holiday. After reviewing current fire conditions, weather forecasts and available firefighting resources, Mayor Colten Johnson and Fire Chief Brett Pierson determined that the city’s existing fireworks discharge map will remain in effect for the Pioneer Day holiday. Officials noted that recent rainfall has improved conditions but...

Kanab City is transitioning to a new online payment portal designed to provide a more convenient and secure way for residents and businesses to manage utility and business license accounts. Customers who currently use automatic payments will need to create a new account and re-enroll in AutoPay through the new system. Existing AutoPay enrollments will not transfer, and customers who wish to continue automatic payments should complete the process before their next payment is due. The new...

The Kanab City Fire Department responded to four separate fires over the past week while also handling other emergency incidents, arriving on scene in an average of seven minutes and helping contain each blaze before it spread to additional homes and structures. Although each fire had a different cause and presented unique challenges, city officials said they all shared a common lesson: during dry summer conditions, even a small spark can quickly become a dangerous fire. On July 5,...