On today's virtual chat with The Times-Independent, editor Doug McMurdo discusses Grand County's high rate of unemployment claims, and a new state recommendation to loosen restrictions on businesses that could supersede local health ordinances. Plus, an update in the case against the man alleged to have killed a Moab father and son in a February car crash, and a new local committee forms looking at parking issues. Tune in.

Show Notes:

Grand: Highest unemployment in Utah

https://moabtimes.com/2020/04/24/grand-highest-unemployment-in-utah/

State could preempt Moab health orders

https://moabtimes.com/2020/04/24/state-could-preempt-moab-health-orders/

Opinion: It's almost time to reopen the economy

https://moabtimes.com/2020/04/24/opinion-its-almost-time-to-reopen-the-economy/

Balls pleads not guilty to charges in deadly Moab crash

https://moabtimes.com/2020/04/24/balls-pleads-not-guilty-to-charges-in-deadly-moab-crash/

New 'hotspot' committee tasked with solutions for parking

https://moabtimes.com/2020/04/24/new-hotspot-committee-tasked-with-solutions-for-parking/