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Grand County Administrator and Acting Zoning Director Mark Tyner resigned on Monday, Oct. 26, according to Melisa Jeffers, the county’s economic development and public information coordinator. Mark Tyner “I greatly appreciate the opportunity provided by the Grand County Commission to work in this unique and very special location,” wrote Tyner in his resignation letter, which Jeffers provided.
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This past weekend the Moab Red Devil Mountain Bike team took second place in Division 2 at the Utah State NICA Championships in Saint George. Most of the team made the trip from Moab on Thursday in heavy rain, anticipating being able to set up the pit zone and pre-ride the brand new course, built specially for this championship.
A cougar is being relocated after a Moab business discovered it hanging outside on Monday. The young male cougar was spotted by Highpoint Hummer & ATV located on S Main Street. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said the animal appeared healthy.
The Iron County Commission adopted amendments to establish a Strategic Economic Zone overlay and update regulations for solar and data center projects. The new ordinance introduces specific requirements for large-scale developments, including air-quality standards and water-use monitoring.
A mountain lion spotted at a Moab business was successfully tranquilized and will be relocated by wildlife officials. Biologists at the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) responded to reports of the mountain lion on Monday.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources relocated a mountain lion in Moab. DWR advises on mountain lion encounters: don't run, maintain eye contact, back away. Increased sightings are due to more security cameras and human activity in mountain habitats.
Grand County employees will receive one-time payments of $1,500 for full-time staff and $750 for part-time and seasonal staff after going without a cost-of-living adjustment in 2026. Grand County finance officer Chantel Lindsay, left, and Personnel Services Director Tess Barger discuss proposed one-time employee payments at the Oct. 20 commission meeting.
Herriman beat Cedar Valley (Eagle Mountain) 2-0 in 6A girls volleyball on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
UDOT has announced that crews are preparing for the seasonal shutdown for US-191 Indian Canyon construction. “Based on the recent weather, crews plan to pause construction for the winter and complete the project next spring,” shares the UDOT announcement.
DNA has definitively linked serial killer Ted Bundy to another 1974 murder in Utah of a 17-year-old girl in Summit County. Kristin Murphy, Deseret News By Pat Reavy, KSL PARK CITY — The body of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith was found on Oct. 27, 1974, by hunters in Summit County near the border with Salt Lake County.
In an episode of Two Point Conversion with BYU Football released October 26, 2026, hosts Chase and Tanner Wall discuss Carter Smith's experience attempting a $3 million field goal. The discussion also explores themes from the Jeremiah study regarding second chances.
Salt Lake City's $5.1 billion airport project concluded with 94 gates and over 100 concessions. The airport, completed ahead of schedule and under budget, is highly acclaimed. Future plans include runway extension and Concourse C, contingent on passenger growth.
BYU joins Harvard, Yale and other law schools in new hands-on program for law students who want to defend all faiths. KEY POINTS Religious liberty clinics have been popping up across law schools in the nation, including Stanford, Harvard and Yale.