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The Times-Independent Published 5 hours ago

After a year of ‘pure hell,’ charges against a prominent journalist accused of starting a Utah wildfire have been dropped

Scott Carrier had spent the afternoon of July 10, 2025, with his partner Kris Jones, tossing a stick in nearby Medicine Lake for his dog Augi to fetch, about a half hour from their home near Old La Sal. The leisurely day soon became a nightmare, when another person at the San…

The Salt Lake Tribune Published September 26

After a year of ‘pure hell,’ charges against a prominent journalist accused of starting a Utah wildfire have been dropped

Prosecutors in San Juan County charged journalist Scott Carrier with starting a 2025 fire that burned nearly 18,000 acres. After he raised questions about the investigation, the charges have been dropped.

Moab Sun News Published September 23

Letter: Is anyone overseeing the Arches shuttle?

Saxon Sharpe tried to catch the Moab Arches Shuttle at the south Maverick stop on Sept. 17. A bus pulled into the lot, never came to the signed stop, and drove away. — Saxon Sharpe, Spanish Valley

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