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High speed pursuit turns to multi-agency foot chase; suspect found hiding in tree and arrested

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High speed pursuit turns to multi-agency foot chase; suspect found hiding in tree and arrested

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On May 22, 2025, at approximately 6:15 p.m., a Kanab City Police Officer was on patrol when he observed a gray dodge pickup truck with Arizona license plates speeding west bound on 300 South near the Kanab City Cemetery. The officer activated his emergency lights and made a U-turn to attempt to stop the speeding driver. The driver sped up reaching speeds of 60 mph approaching the traffic signal at 300 south 100 east in Kanab.The driver sped thro…Read Article

Individual found dead in Kanab hotel room; official investigation ongoing

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Individual found dead in Kanab hotel room; official investigation ongoing

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Reports came in on the morning of Saturday, May 24, of one of the tenants of the Best Friends Roadhouse found deceased in their room. Best Friends offered the following statement on the issue: “We are deeply saddened to confirm that a guest has passed away on the property. We are cooperating with authorities and focusing on supporting those affected. Out of respect for the individual and their family, we will not be sharing personal details.” Ac…Read Article

Memorial Day service honors fallen veterans; tells stories of Winsor Asay, one of Kanab’s own

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Memorial Day service honors fallen veterans; tells stories of Winsor Asay, one of Kanab’s own

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“We had a great ceremony this weekend; we honored a veteran of World War Two who is interred in the Kanab Cemetery … I don’t think there was a dry eye there when we were done,” said Joe Lamica, Commander of the Kane County area’s American Legion Post 69.Photos by Alan Seilhammer.The late Winsor Adams Asay, born and raised in Kanab and currently interred at the Kanab Cemetery, was chosen to represent the sort of men and women honored by Memorial …Read Article

Kane County Commission votes two to one to increase short-term rental taxes in order to qualify for state grants

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The meeting of the Kane County Commission on the morning of Tuesday, May 27, was relatively quick, with nine items on the agenda outside of the regular reports. Following opening procedures, a representative of the Church Wells special service district reported on coordinated efforts with the Big Water Fire Department to annex and provide fire protection to nearby communities, stating, “We’re moving forward, we’re working on it.” Following the p…Kane County, Utah · Kane County Read Article

Wildland fire in Kanab Creek north of Ranchos briefly kills power for north Kanab and Valley

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On the afternoon of Thursday, May 15, a fire started in the Kanab Creek area north of the Ranchos, spreading along the creek-side valley northward. Kanab City Fire Department led the response, calling in additional aid from BLM, Forest Service, Cedar Mountain Fire, Big Water Fire and Fredonia Fire, along with local volunteer firefighters.Left to right: • Photo by Michele Robinson-Page. • Photo courtesy of Kanab City Fire Department.According to …Kane County, Utah · Kane County Read Article

One week, two ribbon cuttings: Buckskin Tavern expansion and Gus Thomas Photography

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It was a festive atmosphere as people were arriving for the much awaited grand re-opening of the historic Buckskin Tavern on Saturday, May 10. Kanab Area Chamber vice president Ron Thomas corralled everyone out under the Buckskin sign for the ribbon cutting. After a few words from Ron and Tavern owner Craig Embley, the ribbon was cut to enthusiastic cheers and everyone headed inside for complimentary street tacos and happy hour beverages on the …Kane County, Utah · Kane County Read Article

Kane County hosts 2025 Farm Field Day for local youth

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The 2025 Kane County Farm Field Day was held on May 14 at Reese Cattle Co. and Mineral Springs Beef Inc., continuing a longstanding tradition of agricultural education for local youth. Organized by the Kane County Farm Bureau and Kane County Conservation District, the event offered kindergarten through third-grade students a hands-on look at where food comes from and how farmers and ranchers steward natural resources.Photos courtesy of Victoria …Kane County, Utah · Kane County Read Article

Fredonia Graduating Class of 2025

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Congratulations Fredonia Lynx!Kane County, Utah · Kane County Read Article

Kanab City Council awards bid for airport improvement project, considers agreement for emergency vehicle extractions on Hwy 89

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The meeting of the Kanab City Council held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, was dense with multiple land use and city code discussions, as well as discussion with other local leadership on emergency response issues.Attendance was light, and the public comment period had only one speaker, Kane County Commissioner Patty Kubeja. Kubeja lead with comments “not wearing my Commission hat, just speaking as a citizen,” expressing concern on some veterans’ head…Kane County, Utah · Kane County Read Article

Four local runners ready for the upcoming Utah 115

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Last October, Harry Barber, BLM’s Paria River District Manager, started telling his son Cody about this new race, suggesting it would be fun to do it together. Cody and Harry signed up for the 50-mile option, and theirs will be a “Date Hike” - they will stick together for the 50 miles. Harry has experience running marathons and half-marathons: once, twelve years ago, he did a 50-mile race once, walking all night long. Cody has been a “flatlander…Kane County, Utah · Kane County Read Article

Page Lake Powell Cruisers hold annual car show

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The Page Lake Powell Cruisers held the 2025 annual car show last Saturday, May 3. Almost one hundred entries were received including motorcycles, cars, pickups, tractor and a fire truck from Japan. The car show started in 2009 by Warren Whistler and has been held in Page ever since.Left to right, photos by Phil Clark: • The driver of this car has been at it a long time! • 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 • 1955 Ford Thunderbird • 1933 Packard Super 8 • 19…Kane County, Utah · Kane County Read Article