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Grand County needs stronger checks on how it pays bills, maintains financial records and tracks money restricted to specific uses, two new internal audits found. Grand County Clerk-Auditor Gabriel Woytek speaks during the Audit Committee's Oct. 21 meeting.
Heavy rains and life-threatening flash flooding triggered immediate evacuation orders for Hurricane City residents near Gould Wash on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. The National Weather Service issued multiple flood warnings across Southern Utah, including areas in Grand and San Juan counties.
Grand County is preparing a free medical transportation service to help older adults and others without reliable rides get to medical appointments, both locally and outside the community. Moab Regional Hospital, pictured in October 2025, is working with Grand County to develop a free medical transportation service.
Moab Sun News asked the candidates in Grand County's five contested county races seven questions this year: six asked of every race, and one specific to the office. Pick a race, then a question, to compare the two candidates' answers. Responses are lightly edited for length and clarity only; candidates are listed alphabetically by last name.
Grand County residents who can't get themselves to a doctor's appointment will be able to book a free ride starting next spring, in town or as far away as Salt Lake City, county officials said. The county announced Tuesday on Facebook that it received a Rural Health Transformation Program grant from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.
Tuesday, Oct. 20, Grand County Commission Chambers, 125 E. Center St. Times are approximate. Formal agenda (PDF) Full packet A budget workshop on the county's vacant positions begins at 2:30 p.m., followed at 3 p.m. by 2027 budget presentations from seven community organizations.
The Grand County Audit Committee will hold a special meeting on Oct. 21, 2026, to discuss internal audits of restricted funds and the Clerk/Auditor Office. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM and will be held at the Commission Chambers in Moab.
Department of Justice against Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson over her refusal to provide the federal government with sensitive voter registration information. District Judge David Barlow dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice Friday, preventing the Justice Department from refiling the same claim.
A rockslide near Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon has forced the closure of a popular trail and park as authorities warn that rocks are continuing to fall in the area. Officials with the Utah County Sheriff's Office said the closure extends from the parking lot east along the trail for approximately a quarter-mile toward the falls.
A section of the Provo River Trail near Bridal Veil Falls is temporarily closed because of at least one rockslide in the area Friday afternoon, Utah County officials said. Around 2:30 p.m., a rockslide occurred near Bridal Veil Falls, covering part of the popular trail and park area at the falls, Utah County Sheriff’s Sgt. Ray Ormond.
Memorials and historical markers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should do more than preserve the memory of remarkable people and significant events. Their ultimate purpose is to help people recognize the hand of the Lord and draw closer to Jesus Christ, Elder Kyle S.
CEDAR CITY, Utah (ABC4) — A Boil order is in effect for parts of Cedar City. According to Cedar City, their water system recently detected total coliform and E. Coli bacteria within water samples taken near 500 S and 450 W.
Defense is requesting a trial start in third-quarter 2029, citing extensive record gathering and death penalty case requirements. Prosecution proposed a January 2028 trial start, rejecting arguments that capital punishment requires more preparation time.