The Moab community is remembering the lives of local couple who were found deceased in the La Sal Mountains after being reported missing for several days by friends and family members. Local coworkers and friends of Crystal Turner and Kylen Schulte describe feeling shocked and devastated to lose what they describe as a ‘joyful, shining lights.’ Plus, masks are mandatory for Grand’s elementary school students, who return to school today. And, the USFS releases its plan for nearby national forests and dark night skies are stymied by wildfire smoke.

*Note – our first story has been updated with additional information as of 6:30PM 8/19/21*

Show Notes:

Photo: Kylen Schulte (left) and Crystal Turner

Anyone with information pertinent to the homicide investigation is encouraged to call the Grand County Sheriff’s Office at 435-259-8115

8/19/21 Grand County Sheriff’s Office Press Release

https://www.grandcountyutah.net/civicalerts.aspx?AID=284

8/18/21 Grand County Sheriff’s Office Press Release

https://www.facebook.com/utahgrandcountysheriff/photos/a.838601872884876/4156103434468020/

GoFundMe: Kylen Schulte – Funeral Expenses

https://www.gofundme.com/f/kylen-schulte-funeral-expenses

Grand County School District: K-6 Mask Mandate Announcement

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YdKYCTx3ipnL7_om9ULBGGPPhm8AhgoHyiHQR33r5Ss/edit

UPR: Groups Urge More Wilderness in GMUG National Forests’ Draft Plan

https://www.upr.org/post/groups-urge-more-wilderness-gmug-national-forests-draft-plan

Mountain West News Bureau: Star Light, Star Not-So-Bright – Astrotourists Stymied By Wildfire Smoke

https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/science-research/2021-08-17/star-light-star-not-so-bright-astrotourists-stymied-by-wildfire-smoke

Celebrating the Night Sky at Sand Flats Recreation Area

https://www.kzmu.org/celebrating-the-night-at-sand-flats-recreation-area/