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Controversy has again erupted over HB 224, legislation that requires Grand County change its form of government by 2020. The Lt. Governor's Office says Grand County's change of government process should be led by a group of citizen petitioners, all members of the local republican party. But the Grand County Attorney, Council Chair, and an independent law firm disagree, maintaining that the county council is still in charge of this process.

This particular disagreement may signal legal trouble ahead. Lynn Jackson, who led the citizen petition, told KZMU News that his group will "absolutely" seek injunctive relief if the county council "takes further action not in concert with the statute." But Grand County Attorney Andrew Fitzgerald said that the council is supported by an unbiased and sound legal memorandum. "We are sticking by our legal memos," Fitzgerald said, "and if anyone wants to say otherwise, a judge will have to tell us we're wrong."

Why does this matter? Well, the entity leading this process can better influence the political makeup of a committee that will select the next form of government. Tune in.

Controversy has again erupted over HB 224, legislation that requires Grand County change its form of government by 2020. The Lt. Governor's Office says Grand County's change of government process should be led by a group of citizen petitioners, all members of the local republican party. But the Grand County Attorney, Council Chair, and an independent law firm disagree, maintaining that the county council is still in charge of this process.

This particular disagreement may signal legal trouble ahead. Lynn Jackson, who led the citizen petition, told KZMU News that his group will "absolutely" seek injunctive relief if the county council "takes further action not in concert with the statute." But Grand County Attorney Andrew Fitzgerald said that the council is supported by an unbiased and sound legal memorandum. "We are sticking by our legal memos," Fitzgerald said, "and if anyone wants to say otherwise, a judge will have to tell us we're wrong."

Why does this matter? Well, the entity leading this process can better influence the political makeup of a committee that will select the next form of government. Tune in.

- Mayor Neihaus appointed to Utah League of Cities and Towns board

- Dancers and "stars" gear up for Multicultural Center event

- Bears Ears Education Center opens this weekend

- Mayor Neihaus appointed to Utah League of Cities and Towns board

- Dancers and "stars" gear up for Multicultural Center event

- Bears Ears Education Center opens this weekend

Water in the desert is a precious resource…but, exactly how precious? Ashley Bunton, the managing editor of the Moab Sun News recently reported on what we currently know about water in the Moab community. Turns out, there's a lot of speculation as the U.S. Geological Survey finalizes it's three-year water study to measure the area's available groundwater. Once those numbers go public, they will carry a good deal of influence when it comes to creating a new state-led groundwater management plan. Ashley stopped by KZMU studios to give us an update on this desert resource.

Water in the desert is a precious resource…but, exactly how precious? Ashley Bunton, the managing editor of the Moab Sun News recently reported on what we currently know about water in the Moab community. Turns out, there's a lot of speculation as the U.S. Geological Survey finalizes it's three-year water study to measure the area's available groundwater. Once those numbers go public, they will carry a good deal of influence when it comes to creating a new state-led groundwater management plan. Ashley stopped by KZMU studios to give us an update on this desert resource.

A $2.4 million project begins this week on 100 West. Crews are replacing an aging and failing sewer line under the roadway. They will also extend the city's trail system by creating a new multi-use pathway for bikes and pedestrians along 100 West. City officials ask for patience from residents these next few months, as they make these critical health and safety improvements. Updated information on the project can be found on Moab City's Facebook page and website, moabcity.org.

A $2.4 million project begins this week on 100 West. Crews are replacing an aging and failing sewer line under the roadway. They will also extend the city's trail system by creating a new multi-use pathway for bikes and pedestrians along 100 West. City officials ask for patience from residents these next few months, as they make these critical health and safety improvements. Updated information on the project can be found on Moab City's Facebook page and website, moabcity.org.

Times-Independent staff writer Rose Egelhoff and associate editor Doug McMurdo visit the KZMU studios to review their local coverage. This week, lots of information for voters on the many propositions they will see on the November ballot. Also discussed is Moab City's new ban on plastic bags, $85,000 of city monies available to community organizations and events, and finally a retrospective on actor Burt Reynolds' time in Moab.

Times-Independent staff writer Rose Egelhoff and associate editor Doug McMurdo visit the KZMU studios to review their local coverage. This week, lots of information for voters on the many propositions they will see on the November ballot. Also discussed is Moab City's new ban on plastic bags, $85,000 of city monies available to community organizations and events, and finally a retrospective on actor Burt Reynolds' time in Moab.