The Times-Independent (Moab)
— Moab police identified Charles Anthony Nelson, 30, as the man who allegedly shot a 33-year-old woman in her home before killing himself; the woman remains in extremely critical condition. More: ABC 4 , ABC 4 , Fox 13 , KJZZ , KJZZ , KJZZ , KSL , KSL , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News (YouTube) , Moab Sun News · All 14 reports
— Six candidates for three Grand County Commission seats outlined priorities on housing affordability, infrastructure, tourism and county spending at a Sept. 15 Moab Chamber of Commerce forum ahead of the Nov. 3 election. More: Moab Sun News · All 2 reports
— Frontier Communications, now owned by Verizon, has notified Castle Valley residents that it plans to discontinue traditional copper-based phone service by October 2026, pending FCC approval. Local providers Emery… 
— The Canyonlands Natural History Association's October lecture series in Moab features a talk on Mill Creek Canyon's history on Oct. 15 and artist Chrissy Noel Kinslow discussing her national parks residency on Oct. 29. 
— An opinion piece announces the formation of a new Grand County chapter of the Utah/National Federation of Republican Women, calling for 10 founding members to organize local conservative women's political engagement. 
— The Moab City Council approved event permits, aquatic center upgrades, phase two of the Amasa Arroyo apartment project, a storm drain contract, and continued participation in Utah's C-PACE clean energy financing program. 
— Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School has named Tayton Dowd (seventh grade) and Winter Hannigan (eighth grade) as its Students of the Month, highlighting their interests and school involvement. 
— Moab's Red Rock Arts Festival returns Sept. 25-27 with Bingo, a Street Fest featuring artisan vendors and live music, free workshops, and a Sunday stroll along Mill Creek Parkway with a themed play performance. 
— An opinion piece by the head of Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks urges Congress to reauthorize the expired Legacy Restoration Fund, which invested $133.8 million in Utah's national parks, to address a $621.5… 
— Moab photographer Steve Mulligan's new photobook "The Bisti: Terra Abstracta" documents black-and-white images of New Mexico's Bisti Badlands and De-Na-Zin Wilderness, captured over five years using analog 4x5 film. 
— Grand County Hospice is hosting a free community dinner and guided conversation about end-of-life care and wishes on Sept. 28 at Easy Bee Farm in Moab; reservations are required by Sept. 21. 
— An opinion piece marking Gold Star Mothers and Families Day argues that Grand County's veteran families need more than ceremonial recognition, calling for reform of the VA's Dependency and Indemnity Compensation… 
— Mud Springs, a new BLM-designated mountain bike trail system near Moab, held a ribbon cutting and hosted its first Utah High School Cycling League race, drawing 1,174 riders. The $1.45 million project involved state… 
— The Moab Office of Tourism unveiled a new brand and $749,450 advertising campaign, "Should've Stayed Longer," aimed at encouraging longer, more dispersed visits and reducing seasonal fluctuations. The rebrand… More: Salt Lake Tribune · All 2 reports
— Moab City Council voted 4-0 to approve a two-year sponsorship deal making Jeep the “Official 4x4 of Moab,” providing the city $125,000 annually plus loaned vehicles, event sponsorships, trail stewardship support, and… More: Moab Sun News · All 2 reports
— The Moab Music Festival's Grotto concert series brings musicians and audiences by jet boat to a remote natural amphitheater in Canyonlands National Park, requiring crews to transport a grand piano and equipment while… 
— The DOJ is investigating Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson for refusing to hand over the state's unredacted voter database, amid an ongoing lawsuit; Utah is among 30 states sued over similar refusals. Henderson says other… More: ABC 4 , ABC 4 , ABC 4 , Cedar City News (Iron County) , Herald Journal (Cache) , Salt Lake Tribune · All 7 reports
— Officials celebrated the launch of a six-month Moab-Arches shuttle pilot funded by roughly $3 million in federal, state and county money, aimed at reducing traffic and parking congestion at Arches National Park while… 
— In a letter to the editor, Grand County Commissioner Trish Hedin responds to a prior letter, defending the current commission majority's record and disputing claims about how past and current commissioners have treated… 
— The City of Moab will hold a community open house on Sept. 16 at the Grand Center to gather public input on proposed renovations to the Center Street Ballpark, including design concepts and survey results. 
— A small Chihuahua mix named Jackie Chan escaped in Castle Valley on Aug. 15 and eluded a community-wide search effort for 17 days, including a scam attempt targeting the dog's owners, before finally being trapped and… 
