The Kanab City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zone change application for a specific parcel in Kanab. The proposed change involves transitioning a property from a single-family zone to a multi-family zone.
The Kanab City Council and Planning Commission scheduled several public hearings for September 2026 regarding plat amendments and zone changes. These meetings focused on residential and commercial land use developments within Kanab City.
The Visit Southern Utah initiative has released guidelines for travelers to protect the natural landscape and community culture in Kanab and Kane County. The advisory emphasizes responsible waste disposal, respect for local residents, and preparation for remote backcountry conditions.
The Kanab City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed plat amendment for parcel K-376-2. The meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2026.
An explainer regarding the functions and recent actions of the Kane County Commission.
An explainer regarding the various roles and community engagements of the Kane County Sheriff’s Office.
The Kanab City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding a proposed plat amendment for a parcel located near Highway 89A.
Three Southern Utah University interns were honored for life-saving actions after responding to a medical emergency near Kanab. The interns received the Life Saver Award during the Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative's end-of-season celebration.
Eleven hikers were rescued from various trails in Bryce Canyon National Park on Monday, August 24, after heavy thunderstorms caused flash flooding. Two hikers required hospitalization due to hypothermia, while the remaining nine were released at the scene.
Coconino County leaders met with Kanab business leaders to discuss the long-term regional recovery following the 2025 Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires. While the Grand Canyon's North Rim is open, officials noted that recovery is a long-term process involving multiple sectors.
Human remains found in the Kane County portion of Lake Powell have been sent to the Utah State Medical Examiner’s Office for identification. Authorities are investigating the discovery, which occurred on August 14.
A recent pottery workshop in Kanab produced ceramic flowers designed to provide pollinators with safe watering spots. The three-week program was a collaboration between Rural Opportunities for Arts and local Kane County organizations.
The Kanab City Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for a zone change application regarding Parcel K-228-3. The proposed change involves transitioning the property from a single-family zone to a multi-family zone.
The Kanab City Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for a zone change application on September 1, 2026. The hearing was set to address a parcel located near 664 E Chinle Dr.
Zion National Park has introduced a free all-terrain wheelchair to help visitors with mobility challenges explore park trails. The Extreme Motus adventure wheelchair is available for loan from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center on a first-come, first-served basis.
According to an August 19 report, the Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly luncheon at the Hampton Inn to discuss the Grand Canyon North Rim Long-Term Recovery Plan. The event featured presenters from Coconino County addressing the impacts of the 2025 Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires.
