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Planned Parenthood, with over 600 locations nationwide, withdrew from the federal Title X program last month, rather than comply with a new Trump Administration rule that forbids referrals to doctors who can perform abortions. Our partners at KDNK spoke with Adrienne Mansanares, the CXO of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, to find out what this decision means for our region.

Planned Parenthood, with over 600 locations nationwide, withdrew from the federal Title X program last month, rather than comply with a new Trump Administration rule that forbids referrals to doctors who can perform abortions. Our partners at KDNK spoke with Adrienne Mansanares, the CXO of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, to find out what this decision means for our region.

In a new feature spotlighting the Moab Sun News, we learn about the ‘revived’ Moab Mountain Bike Association from their managing editor Maggie McGuire. The MMBA brings local mountain bikers together on group rides, trail maintenance, and educational clinics. And later in the news – it’s widely-known that graffiti is a problem at Utah’s National Parks, but what about trash and litter? Our partners at UPR have the story.

In a new feature spotlighting the Moab Sun News, we learn about the ‘revived’ Moab Mountain Bike Association from their managing editor Maggie McGuire. The MMBA brings local mountain bikers together on group rides, trail maintenance, and educational clinics. And later in the news – it’s widely-known that graffiti is a problem at Utah’s National Parks, but what about trash and litter? Our partners at UPR have the story.

*Saturday Extra* Between affordable housing development, infrastructure maintenance, writing new regulations for overnight lodging, and keeping up with the state’s tax reform process, the staff at Moab City Hall are busy. On the extended newscast, we speak with the person guiding day-to-day operations as well as helping to implement long term visions – Moab City Manager Joel Linares. He dropped by the KZMU studios for a discussion about some of the top local issues right now. Tune in and learn more.

*Saturday Extra* Between affordable housing development, infrastructure maintenance, writing new regulations for overnight lodging, and keeping up with the state’s tax reform process, the staff at Moab City Hall are busy. On the extended newscast, we speak with the person guiding day-to-day operations as well as helping to implement long term visions – Moab City Manager Joel Linares. He dropped by the KZMU studios for a discussion about some of the top local issues right now. Tune in and learn more.

KZMU chats with Doug McMurdo, the associate editor of The Times-Independent, about the paper's latest coverage. This week – the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission will launch a new film contest this Fall, Moab City begins an eminent domain process for a wastewater improvement project, and more confirmed local cases of West Nile Virus. Plus, a fatal traffic accident on Highway 191. Tune in.

KZMU chats with Doug McMurdo, the associate editor of The Times-Independent, about the paper's latest coverage. This week – the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission will launch a new film contest this Fall, Moab City begins an eminent domain process for a wastewater improvement project, and more confirmed local cases of West Nile Virus. Plus, a fatal traffic accident on Highway 191. Tune in.

Transitioning from high school to the job market can often be challenging, but made a little easier when you have work experience and marketable skills. The special education staff at Grand County High School want their students to be as prepared as possible for life outside of school. So, throughout the school year, special education students complete community internships, which help increase their independence, self-worth, and future employability. These kids have a lot to offer employers, they just need an opportunity. Learn more on today's news.

[Photo: A GCHS special education student at their community internship at a local bike shop]

Transitioning from high school to the job market can often be challenging, but made a little easier when you have work experience and marketable skills. The special education staff at Grand County High School want their students to be as prepared as possible for life outside of school. So, throughout the school year, special education students complete community internships, which help increase their independence, self-worth, and future employability. These kids have a lot to offer employers, they just need an opportunity. Learn more on today's news.

[Photo: A GCHS special education student at their community internship at a local bike shop]