The Utah Department of Transportation is conducting fiber optic installation and paving work along SR-9 and US-89. These projects, part of the Zion Canyon Fiber Optics Project, include various construction activities through October 22 and December 2026.
The Moab Red Devils high school and Junior Devo NICA mountain bike teams host a Utah Region 3 race at the new Mud Springs trail system. It is the first NICA race held in Moab since 2022, and covers both middle school and high school categories.
Grand County has provided guidance for residents regarding clean-up efforts following recent flooding events. The information includes instructions for insurance, documentation, and debris removal.
The City of St. George announced that its water system violated a drinking water monitoring requirement over the past year, though officials stated the violations did not affect water quality. The announcement follows long-standing concerns regarding water resource management in Southern Utah.
The Moab City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 17, 2026, to discuss a proposed resolution regarding the city's annexation policy plan and maps.
“It was just a really bad pothole that required a little more work to repair than a usual quick asphalt patch,” Lt. comHeather Bergeson is a writer and editor based in Utah. Heather has written about travel, sports, business and the outdoors for Utah Life magazine, Utah Business magazine and Moab Sun News.
The Grand County Commission has scheduled a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to the Consolidated Fee Schedule Ordinance. The meeting is set for September 15, 2026, at the Commission Chambers in Moab.
Grand County never ceases to be a hot spot for folks trying to get away from the city and Labor Day weekend is no exception. According to Grand County Commissioner Brian Martinez, the newly debuted shuttle would be able to take visitors to several popular spots across Arches National Park.
Sommar Johnson is a local figure in Moab, Utah, who has been associated with the City Recorder office and served as a point of contact for public meetings and official notifications.
Outdoor retailer Patagonia, alongside various environmental and tribal groups, moved to reopen their 2017 cases and asked to file updated complaints in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 2, challenging President Donald Trump's decision to significantly shrink the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. The legal filings seek to reactivate previous cases and contest both the president's 2017 and 2026 proclamations regarding the monument boundaries.
Grand County’s free service began a “soft launch” Tuesday to test routes and timing before signs are installed and promotion begins Sept. Grand County’s free Moab-Arches shuttle began carrying public passengers Tuesday, Sept. 1, during a week of testing ahead of an official launch Sept.
If you are wanting to try hunting for the first time or if you are a seasoned hunter looking for a new opportunity, upland game hunting is a great option! The majority of the upland game hunts in Utah are open to anyone with a Utah hunting license and don’t require an additional permit.
The Grand County Commission held a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to address various administrative, budgetary, and land use matters. Key actions included approving budget amendments, reclassifying several staff positions, and discussing the proposed Grand County Administrative Complex upgrade.
The Moab City Council spent much of its Aug. 25 meeting discussing long-term housing within Moab and how a growing supply of apartments and high-end luxury home purchases are beginning to change the local housing market. Confluence Cottages and Skyline Arch Apartments under construction at Arroyo Crossing in September 2024.
Grand County Sheriff Jamison Wiggins and Grand County Search and Rescue Vice Commander Scott Solle pose with Intrepid Potash representatives during the presentation of a $13,300 donation Aug. 27 at the Moab Golf Course. Photo courtesy of the Grand County Sheriff’s Office In a Facebook post, Intrepid said its Moab team and vendors helped raise the money.
The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded a $6,000 grant to Grand County School District to support two longstanding programs serving local youth: Grand Area Mentoring and the BEACON Afterschool Program. From the left are Daniel McNeil of Grand Area Mentoring, Merlin Rushton of Rocky Mountain Power and Val Callaway of the BEACON Afterschool program.
Eighteen participants completed the first Moab cohort of Utah State University Extension's medical interpreter training program this summer, and organizers hope to offer the course again as early as the upcoming winter semester. Participants in the first Moab cohort of Utah State University's medical interpreter training program gather for a July 23 completion celebration at USU-Moab.
This intimate festival presents an outstanding lineup of singer-songwriters, Americana, roots, and bluegrass music. The festival will take place at the Center Street Ballpark and at Star Hall. Tickets range from $63 to $400, not including discounts for kids and locals.
Grand County’s free Moab-Arches shuttle began carrying public passengers Tuesday, Sept. 1, during a week of testing ahead of an official launch Sept. 8 and the start of promotion Sept. A Moab-Arches shuttle is parked at The Windows in Arches National Park on Sept.
After years of planning, grant writing, trail construction and coordination across county and agency lines, Mud Springs is about to do what it was designed in part to do: host large-scale youth mountain bike races expected to draw thousands of riders and supporters. Riders travel the smooth, machine-built trails at Mud Springs, about 12 miles south of Moab.
Wasatch County plans to push for a repeal of Utah’s law that allows for developer-led towns. The county may also weigh in on a Moab lawsuit over the development tool.
Grand County’s 2025 financial audit gave the county a clean opinion on its financial statements while also identifying three material weaknesses in how it prepares and checks those statements. The Grand County Courthouse in Moab on April 8.
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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Moab City Police Department are actively looking for a suspect. According to the Moab City Police Department (MCPD), the suspect fled on foot and may be hiding in the area of 500 W Gala Avenue. They say there is an active police containment in the area.
His new place near Strawberry, deep in the Avintaquin Canyon, was beautiful and peaceful. Maybe too peaceful. Black bears have been showing up in Utah cities in numbers never seen before. As of Aug. 25, DWR biologists and partner law enforcement agencies had responded 168 times to issues involving bears, compared with 83 responses during all of 2025.
Seeing how little snowpack the mountains held this spring after Utah experienced its warmest winter on record, river guides collectively expected the worst. And they were right. For the first time in their decades-long histories, at least two rafting companies earlier this month had to cancel trips through Utah’s Westwater Canyon due to the Colorado River’s low flows.
MOAB — The Emery Lady Spartans continued to build momentum on Tuesday evening, traveling to Moab and turning in a strong performance against the Grand County Red Devils after sweeping Uintah on the road the night prior. Behind a balanced attack and steady play throughout the match, Emery secured a convincing 3-0 sweep for another big win.
Grand County’s revised 2026 budget eliminates a planned withdrawal from its main operating reserves after the county’s revenue outlook improved. The Grand County Courthouse in Moab. Commissioners adopted a midyear budget amendment Aug. 18 that eliminates a planned reserve withdrawal, increases contributions to five outside entities and leaves an employee cost-of-living adjustment on hold.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular monthly meetings of the executive boards of the Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments, Southeastern Utah Revolving Loan Fund, will be August 27, 2026 at 890 North Main Street, Moab Utah 84532. Published in the ETV Newspaper August 26, 2026.
Drought and disease have impacted elk and bison herds in Utah. A bison calf seems to taste the air. Drought and disease has compelled the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to approve more hunting permits for elk.
However, key differences remain, Jacques and his cronies misused taxpayer money to illegally fund their pet projects. It would benefit Grand County if Jacques's group of three would cease their endless false personal accusations and attacks.
Lately I've spent a lot of time ruminating about the state of things in Grand County. I guess that happens when you run for public office. ” Neal Herbert. Courtesy photo “Heck yes,” I thought. Nostalgia is a powerful force. And memories of Moab mingle with memories of my youth.
Amid the hustle and bustle of a hot and busy summer, two ‘Melissas’ — Melissa Stocks and Melissa Aldaba dreamed up a place for people to slow down, get a cold treat, and truly engage with the community around them. Meli’s Cone and Cup owners Melissa Stocks and Melissa Aldaba create a welcoming environment for locals and tourists alike.
The Moab Museum is asking artists and residents and others for contributions to an upcoming exhibit. Graphic courtesy of Moab Museum “To conclude the commemoration of America’s semiquincentennial, we’re inviting artists and community members from the Moab Valley and beyond to share artworks or personal objects in any medium under the theme, “How Did We Get Here?
The National Park Service is asking for the public’s help finding Patrick J. Trier, a 71-year-old hiker whose vehicle was found at Canyonlands National Park’s Horseshoe Canyon trailhead. Patrick J. Trier, 71, is shown in three photos.
Rocky Mountain Power and the Utah Renewable Communities coalition have announced an opt-out clean energy program for 16 Utah communities, set to begin billing in January 2027. The initiative, designed to help municipalities reach 100% renewable energy portfolios by 2030, will include residential and business customers unless they take action to opt out.
