News across Grand County
Moab guide “Big Linda” rowed Cataract Canyon at record flow. Now she’ll be honored
In 1984, Linda “Big Linda” Wittkopf rowed the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon as its estimated daily flow reached nearly 115,000 cubic feet per second — about nine times the canyon’s highest daily flow so far this year. Wittkopf, a longtime Moab-area guide and Castle…
Two Grand County deputies are suing, claiming the sheriff retaliated against them for speaking out about his leadership
One Grand County deputy says he was denied backup. Another says his command role was dismantled. Their lawsuit alleges the sheriff retaliated after they spoke to The Salt Lake Tribune.
How a Canyonlands grotto became a concert hall for a day
The Moab Music Festival turned a grotto in Canyonlands National Park into a natural concert space, moving a grand piano, a harp, eight musicians and 89 chairs down the Colorado River. Here's how they did it.
Two Grand County deputies file lawsuit against sheriff
Deputies Craig Nelson and Joshua Stalpes filed the lawsuit Sept. 18, alleging that the sheriff has carried out a “sustained pattern of retaliation” against them.
A New Arrival: Maeve Harriet Farley
Baby Maeve Harriet Farley was born September 13 at Moab Regional Hospital, weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz.
Read it yourself: Primary documents behind the Fund 47 dispute
The state auditor’s letter, the 2015 record behind the tax, and the statute and its legislative history — the primary documents behind the Fund 47 dispute, collected in one place.
Moab's newest play reimagines 1955 Grand Canyon swim
Two broke Southern Californians swam the Grand Canyon in 1955. A new Moab play puts their 26-day trip on the Star Hall stage Oct. 1-4, with a $10 picnic preview at Rotary Park on Sept. 27.
Meeting at a Glance: Moab City Council — September 22, 2026
Moab City Council cut the 100 West speed limit to 20 mph but declined to slow Mill Creek Drive, adopted a resolution committing to halve traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2040, and endorsed a position statement pressing to preserve Moab Area Transit funding.
City Of Moab Public Meeting To Solicit Comments For The Draft City Of Moab Ordinance 2026-21
Mutt of the Week: Ryan
Ryan, a young dog who survived a heart murmur, hip dysplasia and two hip replacement surgeries, is now ready for adoption with his fees sponsored. Despite his medical challenges, Ryan is described as sweet and smart, and would thrive in a home preferably without male dogs.
ICE arrested 4 people in Moab. The sheriff says he learned of the operation only after it began.
ICE arrested four people Monday during an immigration enforcement operation in Moab. Grand County Sheriff Jamison Wiggins said he learned about it only after enforcement began and received no direct advance notice.
BLUE
Blue, a two-year-old brindle bully mix with striking blue eyes, is available for adoption at the Moab Animal Shelter after gaining confidence through shelter care.