KZMU News

- 'Massive' natural avalanche in La Sals found by Utah Avalanche Center on Saturday

- Utah's smallest counties might be restricted to smallest lawmaking bodies; Phil Lyman's bill moves forward, exempts Grand County

- Public Lands Corner features bills affecting National Monuments in Utah

[photo: Evidence of a natural avalanche on Pre-Laurel Peak that ran into Horse Creek. Credit Utah Avalanche Center]

KZMU welcomes Doug McMurdo, the associate editor of The Times-Independent to talk about their latest coverage. This week - the National Parks release the first-year economic impact of a reservation system at Arches National Park, and county leaders consider joining with the city in land use planning for overnight accommodations. Plus, one major rockfall and an earthquake. Tune in.

KZMU welcomes Doug McMurdo, the associate editor of The Times-Independent to talk about their latest coverage. This week - the National Parks release the first-year economic impact of a reservation system at Arches National Park, and county leaders consider joining with the city in land use planning for overnight accommodations. Plus, one major rockfall and an earthquake. Tune in.

Moab’s fourth annual radio drama, Uranium the Musical, premiers this weekend at Star Hall. The cast, orchestra, and crew have been busy rehearsing and preparing for the upcoming shows. Written and directed by Marty Durlin, Uranium the Musical centers on Moab in 1956. It portrays fictionalized versions of real Moab characters, while adding a touch of fantasy and noire. KZMU News stopped by rehearsal to hear the sounds and scenes of this Moab original. Tune in!

[photo: Cast members of Uranium the Musical in rehearsal]

Moab’s fourth annual radio drama, Uranium the Musical, premiers this weekend at Star Hall. The cast, orchestra, and crew have been busy rehearsing and preparing for the upcoming shows. Written and directed by Marty Durlin, Uranium the Musical centers on Moab in 1956. It portrays fictionalized versions of real Moab characters, while adding a touch of fantasy and noire. KZMU News stopped by rehearsal to hear the sounds and scenes of this Moab original. Tune in!

[photo: Cast members of Uranium the Musical in rehearsal]

Governor Gary Herbert petitioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture last week to relax restrictions on road building for roughly 4.2 million acres of Utah’s National Forests currently protected by a 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The Governor’s office says the rule is too restrictive when it comes to forest health management in the backcountry. But many environmental groups have raised an alarm, alleging the petition is not about forest health at all, but rather extractive industries. Tune in and learn more.

[photo: Mt. Peale in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, Credit Tim Peterson/Grand Canyon Trust]

Governor Gary Herbert petitioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture last week to relax restrictions on road building for roughly 4.2 million acres of Utah’s National Forests currently protected by a 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The Governor’s office says the rule is too restrictive when it comes to forest health management in the backcountry. But many environmental groups have raised an alarm, alleging the petition is not about forest health at all, but rather extractive industries. Tune in and learn more.

[photo: Mt. Peale in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, Credit Tim Peterson/Grand Canyon Trust]

- Eyes on Paradox Valley Salinity Control Facility in relation to Monday's earthquake felt in Moab

- Federal government working on alternate plan for Colorado River as states continue to miss deadlines

[photo: Map of the 4.5 magnitude earthquake felt in Moab Monday, Credit U.S. Geological Survey]

- Eyes on Paradox Valley Salinity Control Facility in relation to Monday's earthquake felt in Moab

- Federal government working on alternate plan for Colorado River as states continue to miss deadlines

[photo: Map of the 4.5 magnitude earthquake felt in Moab Monday, Credit U.S. Geological Survey]

- Rocks the size of 'motorhomes' block River Road Sunday

- Colorado River Basin states struggle to finish contingency plans

- Public Lands Corner features a rundown on Emery County Public Land Management Act

[photo: Rocks blocking SR-128 Sunday. Credit Utah Highway Patrol]