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Amy Irvine was a competitive rock climber, a wildland firefighter and a national park ranger. Then motherhood left her isolated on a mesa in southwest Colorado with a sick baby and a yard full of animals. Her new memoir, "Almost Animal: A Memoir of Motherhood, Wildness, and the American West," tells that story.
A violin, a family's book of remembrance and seeds planted on a newcomer's first days in Moab are now on display at the Moab Museum, each one an answer to the same question: How did you get here? "How Did We Get Here? Stories of Migration and Home" opened Oct. 22 and runs through Aug. 28, 2027, according to the museum.
Scottie Hope Shumway was born at 4:40 a.m. Oct. 10, 2026. She was 6 pounds and 14 ounces and was 19.5 inches tall. Her parents are Colten and Jaci Shumway. Scottie Hope Shumway Miles Robert Porebski was born at 5:19 p.m. Oct. 10, 2026. He was 8 pounds and 2 ounces and was 19.75 inches long.
Perfect fall weather paired well with incredible folk and bluegrass music over two days at the Moab Ballfields and two nights at Star Hall over the weekend for the 24th Annual Moab Folk Festival. Saturday shows at the fields included Jordan Smart, The Rebel Eves, Bonnie Paine and Rising Appalachia.
When Brittany Cantwell talks about the Moab 240, she laughs more than you might expect from someone whose race ended after more than 100 miles, painful blisters and a night stranded in a storm. Brittany Cantwell, resting at a checkpoint, didn’t finish the Moab 240 due to a storm, but she and her nine-member support team gave it their all.
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The exhibition “How Did We Get Here? Stories of Migration and Home” at the Moab Museum is a community-driven showcase exploring how different residents arrived in the Moab Valley and what makes it home.
Sandy residents debated a proposed environmental study for a potential extension of Highland Drive that would go through Dimple Dell Regional Park and Hidden Valley Country Club. Councilwoman Kris Nicholl supports the study to assess its necessity and alternatives.
David Chappell, a 27-year-old engineer and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, is set to replace a longtime Republican in the Utah House of Representatives. Chappell's victory over Rep. Norm Thurston, R-Provo, was part of a blue wave that cost Utah Republicans their supermajority in the House.
Salt Lake City is nearing a required agreement with the state on certain transportation projects tied to this year's SB242, but it's also ready to focus on smaller roads. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News By Carter Williams , KSL Utah’s capital city recently wrapped up its 600/700 North project near Rose Park, and it could be the last project of its kind for a while.
Georgia has ascended to the No. 1 spot in the second College Football Playoff rankings following a dominant victory over Ole Miss, while the undefeated Utah Utes have climbed to a program-record No. 2. Other major shifts include Notre Dame jumping into the Top 5 and Ohio State falling to its lowest ranking in history.
BYU must play at a higher level during the next three games to finish 10-2. That record could put BYU in position to be considered for a CFP berth. Not promised, not guaranteed, but at least be part of the conversation. There are some experts who believe BYU is not out — although the loss at No. 2 Utah gave BYU a big hit.
BYU will be adding another strong shooter to its already-elite offense. Dawson Baker, sidelined by injury since Thanksgiving of last year, is "good to go" for Thursday's game against Montana State, BYUtv broadcaster Dave McCann shared Tuesday following his pregame conversation with Kevin Young.