KZMU News

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day – a time for worldwide action to support and protect our environment – how does our little corner of the world measure up? Grand County and Moab City staff are currently partnering on several initiatives to track and improve the community’s response to climate change. We learn more about how both entities are taking a comprehensive inventory of current greenhouse gas emissions. And later in the news, the Southeast Utah Health Department answers questions from the business community about COVID-19 and future re-opening. Plus, a new website maps Utah’s rich literary culture.

Show Notes:

Moab City + Grand County Earth Day Update

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Earth-Day-City-County-Efforts.docx

Mountain Towns 2030

https://mt2030.org

Earth Day

https://www.earthday.org

Moab Chamber of Commerce 4/21 Discussion with Southeast Utah Health Department

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIgHdGYqM54&feature=youtu.be

Mapping Literary Utah

https://mappingliteraryutah.org

Grand County Public Library

https://www.grandcountyutah.net/286/Library

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day – a time for worldwide action to support and protect our environment – how does our little corner of the world measure up? Grand County and Moab City staff are currently partnering on several initiatives to track and improve the community’s response to climate change. We learn more about how both entities are taking a comprehensive inventory of current greenhouse gas emissions. And later in the news, the Southeast Utah Health Department answers questions from the business community about COVID-19 and future re-opening. Plus, a new website maps Utah’s rich literary culture.

Show Notes:

Moab City + Grand County Earth Day Update

https://www.kzmu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Earth-Day-City-County-Efforts.docx

Mountain Towns 2030

https://mt2030.org

Earth Day

https://www.earthday.org

Moab Chamber of Commerce 4/21 Discussion with Southeast Utah Health Department

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIgHdGYqM54&feature=youtu.be

Mapping Literary Utah

https://mappingliteraryutah.org

Grand County Public Library

https://www.grandcountyutah.net/286/Library

There are many stories about individuals coming together during this global health crisis to make sure their neighbors and community members stay protected. This narrative is especially real in the rural West and throughout tribal communities, where getting access to basic essentials is more challenging. KZMU host Christy Williams Dunton recently spoke with Ute Mountain Ute tribal member Regina Lopez Whiteskunk about local adaptability in the face of a global pandemic. And later, we talk with the Moab Sun News about their recent profile of Bluff Area Mutual Aid.

Show Notes:

Bluff Area Mutual Aid Fundraiser –

https://www.gofundme.com/f/bluff-area-mutual-aid

Moab Sun News, ‘Great Love and Care’ –

https://www.moabsunnews.com/covid-19/article_bc6f6a06-8191-11ea-93c5-5b3d43787026.html

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, closures and restrictions, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19

There are many stories about individuals coming together during this global health crisis to make sure their neighbors and community members stay protected. This narrative is especially real in the rural West and throughout tribal communities, where getting access to basic essentials is more challenging. KZMU host Christy Williams Dunton recently spoke with Ute Mountain Ute tribal member Regina Lopez Whiteskunk about local adaptability in the face of a global pandemic. And later, we talk with the Moab Sun News about their recent profile of Bluff Area Mutual Aid.

Show Notes:

Bluff Area Mutual Aid Fundraiser –

https://www.gofundme.com/f/bluff-area-mutual-aid

Moab Sun News, ‘Great Love and Care’ –

https://www.moabsunnews.com/covid-19/article_bc6f6a06-8191-11ea-93c5-5b3d43787026.html

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, closures and restrictions, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19

If you’ve been around Grand County's schools, you’ll know the district’s motto is ‘Each Student, Every Day.’ During this pandemic, it might as well be ‘ALL Kids, Every Day.’ That’s because Grand County School District is now feeding children age 0 to 18 a free breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. It takes a lot of hard work and spirit to make this happen for our local kids. Today on the news, we hear from school district employees and volunteers providing food, comfort, and a bit of stability for youth during an uncertain time.

Show Notes:

Grand County School District –

https://www.grandschools.org

School Meal Delivery Times and Locations –

https://www.grandschools.org/apps/news/article/1195452

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, closures and restrictions, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19

If you’ve been around Grand County's schools, you’ll know the district’s motto is ‘Each Student, Every Day.’ During this pandemic, it might as well be ‘ALL Kids, Every Day.’ That’s because Grand County School District is now feeding children age 0 to 18 a free breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. It takes a lot of hard work and spirit to make this happen for our local kids. Today on the news, we hear from school district employees and volunteers providing food, comfort, and a bit of stability for youth during an uncertain time.

Show Notes:

Grand County School District –

https://www.grandschools.org

School Meal Delivery Times and Locations –

https://www.grandschools.org/apps/news/article/1195452

News is constantly changing related to local preparedness and COVID-19. KZMU has a community resource page on our website updated throughout the day. It has the latest on needs and assistance, closures and restrictions, and local media coverage. Find it at kzmu.org/covid19

Today on the extended newscast, we speak with Bradon Bradford and Orion Rogers of the Southeast Utah Health Department. It's now been one month since they first shuttered overnight lodging to nonessential visitors. Although that lodging order remains in place, they are now asking businesses who cater mainly to locals to submit a COVID-19 mitigation plan. The health department wants to know what measures these businesses would implement to keep staff and customers safe if they reopened during this health pandemic. We speak with Bradford and Rogers about this ask, which gives some insight into what ‘phasing in’ our economy might look like in the future.

Show Notes:

Southeast Utah Health Department

https://www.seuhealth.com/covid-19

KZMU Community Resource Page, Closures + Restrictions Tab

https://www.kzmu.org/covid19-page/4/

Today on the extended newscast, we speak with Bradon Bradford and Orion Rogers of the Southeast Utah Health Department. It's now been one month since they first shuttered overnight lodging to nonessential visitors. Although that lodging order remains in place, they are now asking businesses who cater mainly to locals to submit a COVID-19 mitigation plan. The health department wants to know what measures these businesses would implement to keep staff and customers safe if they reopened during this health pandemic. We speak with Bradford and Rogers about this ask, which gives some insight into what ‘phasing in’ our economy might look like in the future.

Show Notes:

Southeast Utah Health Department

https://www.seuhealth.com/covid-19

KZMU Community Resource Page, Closures + Restrictions Tab

https://www.kzmu.org/covid19-page/4/

On this week’s roundup with The Times-Independent, editor Doug McMurdo discusses the latest in their COVID-19 coverage. Hear about the school closures and the impact on graduating seniors, expanded COVID-19 testing criteria, as well as the health department’s invitation to some local businesses to prepare a ‘COVID-19 mitigation plan.’ Plus, a local couple donates major funding to nonprofit Moab Solutions to assist individuals during the pandemic.

Show Notes:

Utah schools close for remainder of school year; online learning, free meals to conintue

https://moabtimes.com/2020/04/14/utah-schools-close-for-remainder-of-school-year-online-learning-free-meals-to-continue/?utm_content=buffer3bffd&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR2u5Y_J-fr1vS1XNVAgdgJzMCO4WMeKdkhb2RRs5gg4vu0ne7ygOTVOa98

Teens deal with losing the social aspect of life

https://moabtimes.com/2020/04/17/teens-deal-with-losing-the-social-aspect-of-life/

COVID-19 testing guidelines loosened at Moab hospital

https://moabtimes.com/2020/04/14/covid-19-testing-guidelines-loosened-at-moab-hospital/?utm_content=buffer6ffbf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR17_Jpr4Fj9Y0bUDWnIfxqPgbrpF_Yrv1D_3ilZd28dasyLR4UwGTttgR8

Couple donates $22K to help local families

https://moabtimes.com/2020/04/17/couple-donates-22k-to-help-local-families/

On this week’s roundup with The Times-Independent, editor Doug McMurdo discusses the latest in their COVID-19 coverage. Hear about the school closures and the impact on graduating seniors, expanded COVID-19 testing criteria, as well as the health department’s invitation to some local businesses to prepare a ‘COVID-19 mitigation plan.’ Plus, a local couple donates major funding to nonprofit Moab Solutions to assist individuals during the pandemic.

Show Notes:

Utah schools close for remainder of school year; online learning, free meals to conintue

https://moabtimes.com/2020/04/14/utah-schools-close-for-remainder-of-school-year-online-learning-free-meals-to-continue/?utm_content=buffer3bffd&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR2u5Y_J-fr1vS1XNVAgdgJzMCO4WMeKdkhb2RRs5gg4vu0ne7ygOTVOa98

Teens deal with losing the social aspect of life

https://moabtimes.com/2020/04/17/teens-deal-with-losing-the-social-aspect-of-life/

COVID-19 testing guidelines loosened at Moab hospital

https://moabtimes.com/2020/04/14/covid-19-testing-guidelines-loosened-at-moab-hospital/?utm_content=buffer6ffbf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR17_Jpr4Fj9Y0bUDWnIfxqPgbrpF_Yrv1D_3ilZd28dasyLR4UwGTttgR8

Couple donates $22K to help local families

https://moabtimes.com/2020/04/17/couple-donates-22k-to-help-local-families/