Kanab, UT

For Jakey Bailey, the little coffee shop at 4 E. Center St. in downtown Kanab is more than a business, it’s a place where her story began long before she became its owner. On November 1, Jakey Leigh’s celebrated 16 years in business, marking a journey that began when Jakey worked at the same location as a high school student. Photo by Don Jennings. On November 1, Jakey Leigh’s celebrated 16 years in business, marking a journey that began when Jakey worked at the same location as a high sch

Part 1 of 2 Kanab resident Scout Wilkins, creator of the WordTrails game, draws on a lifetime of outdoor adventures and varied experiences in her approach to bringing people together. Photo courtesy of Scout Wilkins. An unexpected idea in the Nevada desert has grown into an unconventional game created by Kanab resident Scout Wilkins, with a little help from friends, family and an assortment of unlikely circumstances. In May 2021, Wilkins was traveling to Montana when she stopped to camp on a...

Great views, good company and a beautiful morning on the trail! The sun shone on Kanab City’s first Boots on the Ground event as community members joined City Manager Kyler Ludwig and Museums Director Emily Bentley for a morning hike along the K-Hill Trail on Tuesday, October 27. Participants in Kanab City’s first Boots on the Ground event enjoyed a morning hike along the K-Hill Trail on October 27. Photo courtesy of Kanab Museum. Participants enjoyed the beautiful views of Kanab, spotted...

October has been a busy month for Stellar Vista Observatory (SVO), with events bringing astronomy, science and even poetry to students, residents and visitors throughout Kanab. From telescope viewing to classroom activities, SVO volunteers have been sharing the wonders of the universe with curious minds of all ages! Photos courtesy of SVO. Events kicked off on October 2, with stargazing at Jacob Hamblin Park, where SVO’s Night Sky Interpreters welcomed more than 75 runners including locals...

Volleyball 2A Quarterfinal Loss Bracket @ UVU No. 4 Enterprise 2 No. 8 South Sevier 1 No. 7 South Summit 2 No. 6 Rowland Hall 0 2A Consolation Bracket @ UVU No. 12 Kanab 2 No. 17 Beaver 0 No. 14 Gunnison Valley 2 No. 10 North Sevier 1 The post Prep Sports Roundup: 10/24 first appeared on Mid-Utah Radio.

Volleyball 2A State Second Round @ UVU No. 1 North Summit 3  No. 17 Beaver 0 No. 8 South Sevier 3 No. 9 Intermountain Christian 0 No. 5 Parowan 3 No. 12 Kanab 0 No. 4 Enterprise No. 13 Duchesne 1 No. 2 San Juan 3 No. 15 APA West […] Read More The post Prep Sports Roundup: 10/23 first appeared on Mid-Utah Radio.

FREDONIA, Ariz. - Please join us in welcoming two new member of our teaching community at Fredonia-Moccasin School. Left to right: Nancy McGuffey, Sandra Lane & Family Originally born in Reno, Nevada, Nancy McGuffy has lived in Texas and Florida before making Kanab, Utah, her home. She moved to Utah in 2008 and lived off the grid for four years, from 2008 to 2012. As the oldest of her siblings, Nancy has always been part of a family-centered life. After graduating from high school, she...

Local development projects, new businesses and regional infrastructure topped the agenda at the Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce’s October 8 luncheon at Houston’s Trail’s End restaurant. Local development projects, new businesses and regional infrastructure topped the agenda at the Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce’s October 8 luncheon at Houston’s. Photo by Nicholas Meyeres. About 50 people attended the gathering, where Chamber board member Nicholas Meyeres welcomed new and renewing member

Get ready to rewind to the 1980s for a totally awesome night of family fun! The Kane Community Coalition’s annual Family Fun Night is bringing back neon, awkward family photos and plenty of fun, all while sharing an important message: “Families are awkward. Conversations don’t have to be!” Families are invited to the Kanab Center on Monday, October 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for an evening of FREE food, games, activities and family fun! Honey’s Marketplace will once again provide a del

(Kanab, UT) — Southern Utah is getting more popular with tourists and now it’s seeing a sharp rise in rescue operations. Kane County Sheriff Tracy Glover tells KUTV that his office is seeing a lot of rescues that deal with canyoneering, swift water rescues and high-angle rescues. He says it’s […] Read More The post Kane County Sees Rescue Calls Double first appeared on Mid-Utah Radio.