KZMU News

Although Moab has experienced a wet spring, it’s no stranger to fire – both natural and human caused – in recent weeks. After the one-year anniversary of the June 12 Cinema Court Fire last week, another structure fire broke out south of town. The Moab PD are currently investigating the incident as arson. And just yesterday, lightening-caused fire incidents ranged from Canyonlands to the Kokopelli trail and the La Sal Loop Road. In light of these fires, we return to a conversation with Heather McClean, fire prevention technician for the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Later in the news, our partners at UPR have a story about endangered razorback suckers and their new nursery in the Matheson Wetland Preserve. Tune in.

Although Moab has experienced a wet spring, it’s no stranger to fire – both natural and human caused – in recent weeks. After the one-year anniversary of the June 12 Cinema Court Fire last week, another structure fire broke out south of town. The Moab PD are currently investigating the incident as arson. And just yesterday, lightening-caused fire incidents ranged from Canyonlands to the Kokopelli trail and the La Sal Loop Road. In light of these fires, we return to a conversation with Heather McClean, fire prevention technician for the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Later in the news, our partners at UPR have a story about endangered razorback suckers and their new nursery in the Matheson Wetland Preserve. Tune in.

Although Moab has experienced a wet spring, it’s no stranger to fire – both natural and human caused – in recent weeks. After the one-year anniversary of the June 12 Cinema Court Fire last week, another structure fire broke out south of town. The Moab PD are currently investigating the incident as arson. And just yesterday, lightening-caused fire incidents ranged from Canyonlands to the Kokopelli trail and the La Sal Loop Road. In light of these fires, we return to a conversation with Heather McClean, fire prevention technician for the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Later in the news, our partners at UPR have a story about endangered razorback suckers and their new nursery in the Matheson Wetland Preserve. Tune in.

Although Moab has experienced a wet spring, it’s no stranger to fire – both natural and human caused – in recent weeks. After the one-year anniversary of the June 12 Cinema Court Fire last week, another structure fire broke out south of town. The Moab PD are currently investigating the incident as arson. And just yesterday, lightening-caused fire incidents ranged from Canyonlands to the Kokopelli trail and the La Sal Loop Road. In light of these fires, we return to a conversation with Heather McClean, fire prevention technician for the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Later in the news, our partners at UPR have a story about endangered razorback suckers and their new nursery in the Matheson Wetland Preserve. Tune in.

Today it's all about 'the River.' This year marks the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell Expedition on the Green and Colorado Rivers. The University of Wyoming and the US Geological Survey have launched a river trip following Powell’s original expedition, and crew members will converge in Moab over the weekend. Plus later on the news, Public Lands Corner continues a conversation with Chris Wilkowske, a hydrologist with the USGS in Moab. Tune in.

Today it's all about 'the River.' This year marks the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell Expedition on the Green and Colorado Rivers. The University of Wyoming and the US Geological Survey have launched a river trip following Powell’s original expedition, and crew members will converge in Moab over the weekend. Plus later on the news, Public Lands Corner continues a conversation with Chris Wilkowske, a hydrologist with the USGS in Moab. Tune in.

Today it's all about 'the River.' This year marks the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell Expedition on the Green and Colorado Rivers. The University of Wyoming and the US Geological Survey have launched a river trip following Powell’s original expedition, and crew members will converge in Moab over the weekend. Plus later on the news, Public Lands Corner continues a conversation with Chris Wilkowske, a hydrologist with the USGS in Moab. Tune in.

Today it's all about 'the River.' This year marks the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell Expedition on the Green and Colorado Rivers. The University of Wyoming and the US Geological Survey have launched a river trip following Powell’s original expedition, and crew members will converge in Moab over the weekend. Plus later on the news, Public Lands Corner continues a conversation with Chris Wilkowske, a hydrologist with the USGS in Moab. Tune in.

*Saturday Extra* In a KZMU and Moab Sun News collaboration, we feature the latest in a proposed 13-acre Love’s Travel Stop planned for Spanish Valley. We discuss the reaction to the project with the Sun’s Managing Editor Ashley Bunton, and the concerns of nearby residents regarding noise, light pollution, and toxic fumes. But there are those who believe this development is a good change for the Valley, adding truck parking to local land and money into state coffers. This story’s evolution revolves around development and growth, as well as the residents, local governments, and other interests who (depending on your perspective) stand to gain or lose.

*Saturday Extra* In a KZMU and Moab Sun News collaboration, we feature the latest in a proposed 13-acre Love’s Travel Stop planned for Spanish Valley. We discuss the reaction to the project with the Sun’s Managing Editor Ashley Bunton, and the concerns of nearby residents regarding noise, light pollution, and toxic fumes. But there are those who believe this development is a good change for the Valley, adding truck parking to local land and money into state coffers. This story’s evolution revolves around development and growth, as well as the residents, local governments, and other interests who (depending on your perspective) stand to gain or lose.