KZMU News

Recent reports from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show the southwest is experiencing record drought. Impacts can be seen across Utah, most notably in plunging water levels at reservoirs. Today, our partners at KUNC report on water levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead. They are so low that officials are now working on plans for communities to get by with less water.

Recent reports from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show the southwest is experiencing record drought. Impacts can be seen across Utah, most notably in plunging water levels at reservoirs. Today, our partners at KUNC report on water levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead. They are so low that officials are now working on plans for communities to get by with less water.

A coalition of agencies want to prevent future fires in Moab by supporting cleanup efforts along Mill and Pack Creeks. Right now, there's momentum - the June Cinema Court Fire is still fresh on the minds of many locals. Agencies recently met with neighbors at the firehouse to talk strategies.

A coalition of agencies want to prevent future fires in Moab by supporting cleanup efforts along Mill and Pack Creeks. Right now, there's momentum - the June Cinema Court Fire is still fresh on the minds of many locals. Agencies recently met with neighbors at the firehouse to talk strategies.

Community members gathered for Indigenous Celebration Day in Moab on October 8th. Events included a Native American hoop dance, music and fry bread, as well as plenty of information about regional indigenous people. Organizers and event participants said the day celebrates indigenous heritage, while also promoting native visibility in the local community.

Community members gathered for Indigenous Celebration Day in Moab on October 8th. Events included a Native American hoop dance, music and fry bread, as well as plenty of information about regional indigenous people. Organizers and event participants said the day celebrates indigenous heritage, while also promoting native visibility in the local community.

The rain didn't stop local kids from experiencing science in action at the Moab Festival of Science's "STEMonstrations" event on Saturday. There, kids and adults experienced hands-on scientific activities, from building canyons with their hands, to feeding a salamander some crickets and making "elephant toothpaste." Organizers say the festival is all about celebrating and promoting the joys of scientific discovery.

The rain didn't stop local kids from experiencing science in action at the Moab Festival of Science's "STEMonstrations" event on Saturday. There, kids and adults experienced hands-on scientific activities, from building canyons with their hands, to feeding a salamander some crickets and making "elephant toothpaste." Organizers say the festival is all about celebrating and promoting the joys of scientific discovery.

Times-Independent Associate Editor Doug McMurdo visits the KZMU studios to discuss the pressing headlines in Moab. New this week - Utah's Court of Appeals hears the case against Rocky Mountain Goats in the La Sal Mountains, the UMTRA project gets more funding to remove uranium tailings, Terry Morse joins the county council a few months early, and a "Creek Freak" releases a new guidebook for climbing in Indian Creek. Tune in!

Times-Independent Associate Editor Doug McMurdo visits the KZMU studios to discuss the pressing headlines in Moab. New this week - Utah's Court of Appeals hears the case against Rocky Mountain Goats in the La Sal Mountains, the UMTRA project gets more funding to remove uranium tailings, Terry Morse joins the county council a few months early, and a "Creek Freak" releases a new guidebook for climbing in Indian Creek. Tune in!