Officials look to hold federal cases in Moab
Federal civil and criminal cases originating in southern Utah may be litigated in Moab as soon as this year, as opposed to Salt Lake City or St. George, as government officials move forward…
Illegal rentals could be hit with 00 fines
A proposal of hefty fines for certain land-use violations in the Grand County consolidated fee schedule aims to put some bite behind the county’s bark when it comes to regulating bed-and-breakfasts and other…
Wells: not so fast on new district for EMS
A member of the Grand County Council is questioning the community’s need for a special district to run the area’s ambulance and emergency medical services, and wonders if the services should be provided…
Police chief makes appeal for housing stipend
Moab City Police Chief Jim Winder is appealing to Moab Mayor Emily Niehaus and the city council to consider a $72,000 housing allowance in a budget request for police officers. The housing allowance…
School board considers security at new middle school
Design plans are solidifying for a new Grand County Middle School that, at this point in the design process, would cost close to $22 million. In recent meetings of the Grand County School…
Council wrestles with Swanny events
Upcoming events at Swanny City Park during the next several weeks will go forward as organizers planned following decisions this week by the Moab City Council, despite weeks of complaints from residents near…
Council eases fee “surprises” for property owners
The Moab City Council took steps to avoid unpleasant and unanticipated sticker shock for homeowners, homebuilders and other developers. On Tuesday, April 10, the council approved two amendments to city code to ease…