It’s a Grateful Dead themed newscast! Today, in honor of the first day of radiothon’s ‘Grateful Day of the Dead’ marathon, the newscast is getting a little weird and wild too. First we investigate just how similar legendary guitarist Jerry Garcia is with Moab Police Chief Jared Garcia. Next, station manager Serah Mead helps solve two mysteries - the case of the ‘Dead Head Only’ parking sign and why the band is so closely tied to the history of community radio. And, we have two reviews of the Dead by resident non-Deadheads at KZMU! DJ Stutah of the Age of Hip Hop Electronic and Veronica of Real Talk with Veronica. Tune in.

// Plus, the Weekly News Reel! Sophia Fisher of The Times-Independent reports on officials’ reflections on last week’s hoax shooter call. And she has information on the BLM’s proposed fee increases in Sand Flats and ongoing stewardship in Indian Creek. Alison Harford of the Moab Sun News discusses the first highlining guide service in the country, the upcoming ArtWalk and a conversation with the anonymous administrator behind social media account @MeamsofMoab. And, the Moab Sun News tells us ‘what happened’ at the county commission meeting.

// Weekly News Reel Mentions:

// The Times-Independent: Officials reflect on hoax shooter call

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/officials-reflect-on-hoax-shooter-call/

// The Times-Independent: BLM seeks input on fee increases in Sand Flats

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/blm-seeks-input-on-fee-increases-in-sand-flats/

// The Times-Independent: Harnessing human connection to steward ‘stacked crags’

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/harnessing-human-connection-to-steward-stacked-crags/

// Moab Sun News: Meeting at a glance - Grand County Commission Meeting April 4th

https://moabsunnews.com/2023/04/05/notes-on-the-grand-county-commission-meeting-april-4/

// Moab Sun News: Learning the ropes - Local starts first highlining guide service in U.S.

https://moabsunnews.com/2023/04/06/first-highlining-guide-service/

// Moab Sun News: First 2023 ArtWalk showcases four locations

https://moabsunnews.com/2023/04/06/2023-artwalk/

// Moab Sun News: Q&A with the anonymous admin of @MeamsofMoab

https://moabsunnews.com/2023/04/06/qa-meamsofmoab/