KZMU News

Today on the Weekly News Reel, we talk to Sophia Fisher, reporter with the Moab Times-Independent, about a conditional use permit that was approved for a guiding business in a residential area in Spanish Valley. We also talk about plans for the Utah Renewable Communities Coalition, and what that could mean for renewable energy projects in Moab in the future. We also discuss the City Council’s response to upcoming evictions at the Walnut Lane trailer park. Plus, we talk about the GOP’s nomination of local House Representative, Phil Lyman, for Utah’s upcoming gubernatorial election.

- Show Notes -

• Hearing officer overturns county’s conditional use decision

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/hearing-officer-overturns-countys-conditional-use-decision/

• Clean energy program adjusts as Rocky Mountain Power pivots

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/clean-energy-program-adjusts-as-rocky-mountain-power-pivots/

• Council devastated by Walnut Lane issue; vow to see project through

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/council-devastated-by-walnut-lane-issue-vow-to-see-project-through/

• Gov. Cox beat at GOP convention, Lyman wins big

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/gov-cox-beat-at-gop-convention-lyman-wins-big/

On the latest Regional Roundup: an event in our region aims to welcome more people of color to the mountains and snow sports. Plus: a selection of cowboy poetry, recorded at a cowboy poetry gathering in 1990, from the archives. And: an interview with environmental historian Jessica Lee who explores borders, plants and belonging in her new collection of essays, 'Dispersals.'

On the Weekly News Reel, we talk to Sophia Fisher, reporter with the Moab Times-Independent, about the Grand County Commission postponing a decision related to a luxury and residential and overnight rental development. We also talk about why it's difficult to forecast weather in Moab and how local topography affects our weather systems. And we finish off with news of a groundbreaking at the Arroyo Crossing housing development.

// Show Notes:

https://www.kzmu.org/weekly-news-reel-county-takes-time-on-kane-creek-decision/

Who killed Ann Woodward? The question still haunts local law enforcement, who have been stumped by the murder since 1973 when the former owner of Woody’s Tavern was murdered at the bar. Law enforcement botched the initial investigation, and in the process, lost a box of crucial evidence for over 50 years. But earlier this fall, the Moab Police found that missing evidence, and thanks to DNA testing, the investigator who reopened the case is pretty certain he’ll be able to name a culprit once he gets the results back.

In this series, we talk to the criminal investigator, family members, and friends who lived through the experience. We discuss possible ties to Ted Bundy, finding closure with clairvoyance, and the parallels between other recent murders in Moab that were mishandled by law enforcement.

In this episode, we talk to Tim Buckingham, the childhood best friend of Ann Woodward's son. We discuss the effect the murder had on the community and draw parallels between other murders that have happened in Moab recently.

The music in this episode was produced by Lobo Loco.

Who killed Ann Woodward? The question still haunts local law enforcement, who have been stumped by the murder since 1973 when the former owner of Woody’s Tavern was murdered at the bar. Law enforcement botched the initial investigation, and in the process, lost a box of crucial evidence for over 50 years. But earlier this fall, the Moab Police found that missing evidence, and thanks to DNA testing, the investigator who reopened the case is pretty certain he’ll be able to name a culprit once he gets the results back.

In this series, we talk to the criminal investigator, family members, and friends who lived through the experience. We discuss possible ties to Ted Bundy, finding closure with clairvoyance, and the parallels between other recent murders in Moab that were mishandled by law enforcement.

In this episode, we talk to Annie Dalton, Ann Woodward's granddaughter, about the toll this took on her family, and over 50 years later, does it even matter to know who did it?

The music in this episode was produced by Lobo Loco.

Who killed Ann Woodward? The question still haunts local law enforcement, who have been stumped by the murder since 1973 when the former owner of Woody’s Tavern was murdered at the bar. Law enforcement botched the initial investigation, and in the process, lost a box of crucial evidence for over 50 years. But earlier this fall, the Moab Police found that missing evidence, and thanks to DNA testing, the investigator who reopened the case is pretty certain he’ll be able to name a culprit once he gets the results back.

In this series, we talk to the criminal investigator, family members, and friends who lived through the experience. We discuss possible ties to Ted Bundy, finding closure with clairvoyance, and the parallels between other recent murders in Moab that were mishandled by law enforcement.

In this episode, we talk to Jeremy Drexler of the Moab Police about the new investigation.

The music in this episode was produced by Lobo Loco.

On the latest Regional Roundup: an interview with Heather Cox Richardson, author of the daily e-newsletter and podcast 'Letters from an American,' about the state of our democracy, why she's worried and what we can do. Plus: we revisit an interview with Lena Pace, the superintendent of the Southeast Utah Group of National Parks. And: a report about the last train journey for the conductor of the Winter Park Express ski train.

On the News Reel today, we talk to Sophia Fisher, reporter with the Moab Times-Independent, about the city’s new budget, which includes plans to reinstate a property tax in Moab for the first time in 30 years. We also talk about where things stand for new hotels that were approved years ago before city and county laws restricted construction of new overnight accommodations. We finish off with an update on Utah’s snowpack and what to expect this spring. Plus, a shout out to the Grand County High School’s boys soccer team.

- Show Notes -

• Moab council approves $20M tentative budget

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/moab-council-approves-20m-tentative-budget/

• Infrastructure needs dominate city’s 5-year CIP

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/infrastructure-needs-dominate-citys-5-year-cip/

• There are still hundreds of unbuilt hotel rooms in Grand County

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/there-are-still-hundreds-of-unbuilt-hotel-rooms-in-grand-county/

• For second year in a row, Moab’s snowpack exceeds median

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/for-second-year-in-a-row-moabs-snowpack-exceeds-median/

• Turner notches impressive season on the pitch

https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/turner-notches-impressive-season-on-the-pitch/

For six years, Moab City has made various attempts to build workforce housing at the Walnut Lane trailer park without displacing current residents. And for six years, these efforts have fallen short for a variety of reasons. Now, the story of Moab City and Walnut Lane has reached a new low. Facing a pending loss of insurance for the trailer park, city officials are now requiring all tenants vacate their homes. Today on the news, we speak with interim city manager David Everitt and city council member Kaitlin Myers, who variously describe this turn of events as “painful, devastating, and heartbreaking.”

// Show Notes:

// Fundraiser for Walnut Lane families:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-help-walnut-lane-families-avoid-homelessness?qid=3e3c4c814b07e1adbb8c22e20b5cb846

On the show today we speak to director Hadley Austin and cinematographer Yoni Goldstein about their new documentary, Demon Mineral. The film, which screened in Moab on Tuesday night, shows the devastating health and environmental consequences of uranium mining on the Navajo Nation where over 500 mines are still unremediated.

// Show Notes:

https://www.demonmineral.com/