KZMU News

Summer's in full-swing, and that means vacation time. More visitors than ever are flocking to resort towns throughout the West. But that’s adding pressure on a housing crunch that already has local residents scrambling. Today on the news, we’re broadcasting a story from KUER in collaboration with KZMU and the Moab Sun News, about what this dynamic looks like in Moab.

Summer's in full-swing, and that means vacation time. More visitors than ever are flocking to resort towns throughout the West. But that’s adding pressure on a housing crunch that already has local residents scrambling. Today on the news, we’re broadcasting a story from KUER in collaboration with KZMU and the Moab Sun News, about what this dynamic looks like in Moab.

Summer's in full-swing, and that means vacation time. More visitors than ever are flocking to resort towns throughout the West. But that’s adding pressure on a housing crunch that already has local residents scrambling. Today on the news, we’re broadcasting a story from KUER in collaboration with KZMU and the Moab Sun News, about what this dynamic looks like in Moab.

- Grand County makes emergency purchase of mosquito larvicide for aerial drop over sloughs

- Heritage railroad between Durango and Silverton faces $25 million dollar lawsuit for igniting the devastating 416 fire last year

- Proposal to re-name Grand Junction's rookie league baseball team to "Humpback Chubs" stirs up internet controversy

[Photo: Scott M. Matheson Wetlands Preserve, where the county will aerial drop mosquito larvicide in the near future]

- Grand County makes emergency purchase of mosquito larvicide for aerial drop over sloughs

- Heritage railroad between Durango and Silverton faces $25 million dollar lawsuit for igniting the devastating 416 fire last year

- Proposal to re-name Grand Junction's rookie league baseball team to "Humpback Chubs" stirs up internet controversy

[Photo: Scott M. Matheson Wetlands Preserve, where the county will aerial drop mosquito larvicide in the near future]

- Grand County makes emergency purchase of mosquito larvicide for aerial drop over sloughs

- Heritage railroad between Durango and Silverton faces $25 million dollar lawsuit for igniting the devastating 416 fire last year

- Proposal to re-name Grand Junction's rookie league baseball team to "Humpback Chubs" stirs up internet controversy

[Photo: Scott M. Matheson Wetlands Preserve, where the county will aerial drop mosquito larvicide in the near future]

Community members overwhelmed in recent weeks by aggressive mosquitoes voiced frustration with the Mosquito Abatement District’s decision not to fog local neighborhoods during a public meeting Monday evening. The District says they are strapped for resources – low staff numbers, failing equipment, and a small budget. They say they need to prioritize what little resources they have to attack disease-carrying mosquitoes which will likely appear later in the season. Hear more on today’s news.

Community members overwhelmed in recent weeks by aggressive mosquitoes voiced frustration with the Mosquito Abatement District’s decision not to fog local neighborhoods during a public meeting Monday evening. The District says they are strapped for resources – low staff numbers, failing equipment, and a small budget. They say they need to prioritize what little resources they have to attack disease-carrying mosquitoes which will likely appear later in the season. Hear more on today’s news.

Community members overwhelmed in recent weeks by aggressive mosquitoes voiced frustration with the Mosquito Abatement District’s decision not to fog local neighborhoods during a public meeting Monday evening. The District says they are strapped for resources – low staff numbers, failing equipment, and a small budget. They say they need to prioritize what little resources they have to attack disease-carrying mosquitoes which will likely appear later in the season. Hear more on today’s news.

Crews located an aircraft on the northern end of San Juan County this morning, which went missing from Moab June 30th. Law enforcement says both passengers - Moab resident Kevin Carroll and Lindon resident Jay Camberlango – are deceased. Also on the news, a follow up on the earthquake caused by the Paradox Valley Salinity Control Facility earlier this year.