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A judge in Moab is scheduled to hear arguments Thursday, Oct. 29, on motions for summary judgment that could decide most of the lawsuit challenging the state law that made Echo Canyon Utah's first preliminary municipality. Kane Creek Development Watch and Living Rivers filed the suit in February.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, Moab City Council Chambers, 217 East Center St. The regular meeting starts at 6 p.m. Times are approximate. Formal agenda (PDF) (PDF, 11 MB) Public comment is heard near the start of the meeting, limited to three minutes per person.
Cristin Hofhine, a civil paralegal for Grand County who once served as the county's temporary zoning administrator, has resigned. She sent her resignation letter Oct. 23, and it takes effect Nov. 6, she told the Sun. She said she is joining the team at Moab Regional Hospital.
Grand County Commission Administrator Mark Tyner has resigned. His last day is Nov. 29. "Mark Tyner tendered his resignation late yesterday," county spokesperson Melisa Jeffers told the Sun on Tuesday. "In the meantime, next steps have not been discussed," she said.
The Moab City Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on Nov. 12, 2026, to solicit comments regarding the draft City of Moab Ordinance 2027-01. This ordinance aims to adopt an updated annexation policy plan, a future annexation boundary map, and an anticipated land use of future annexation area map as Appendix C of the City of Moab General Plan.
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MOAB, Utah, Oct. 27, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) has opened a new paleontological excavation site that may hold the key to understanding a major evolutionary turning point.
Intermountain Health provides specialized urgent care services through its InstaCare locations in Layton and West Jordan, offering walk-in assistance for non-life-threatening conditions. These facilities provide immediate medical attention without appointments, while virtual care options and guidance on emergency versus urgent care help patients navigate their medical needs.
The City of Lindon's Public Works department has documented various stages of infrastructure and utility construction through its official photo gallery, showcasing the installation of essential piping and the progress of local building projects.
A crash on Monday, Oct. 26, blocked the right lane and shoulder of southbound I-15 in Weber County. The incident, which occurred near Riverdale Road, was categorized as minor by UDOT.
Residents and business owners in Bluff began clearing mud and water from homes and businesses Monday after the San Juan River flooded parts of the town and neighboring Navajo Nation communities. The flooding followed multiple days of rain across the San Juan River basin.
About thirty years ago, Tom Smart moved to a neighborhood adjacent to the University of Utah. "And there were parties," Smart said. "It's kind of a college town.
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule Oct. 26 – Oct.