Friday October 30, 2020

Today, we thank our listeners for supporting KZMU News during radiothon. With the community’s help, we’ve created over 700 news programs since launching on our 26th birthday, just two years (and some change) ago. We are so proud of this grassroots journalism, and grateful to our KZMU community – near and far – who have gotten behind us in a big way. Keeping our airwaves open to – for – and by our community drives us every day. Thank you so much for being part of it!

Plus, our Weekly News Reel! where we hear first-hand from newspaper reporters and editors about the unique stories they write and beats they cover in this area. First, Times-Independent staff writer Carter Pape highlights several stories, including some updates about housing affordability in Moab. And later (15:00 min), Moab Sun News editor Maggie McGuire reviews some articles, including overcrowding at Arches National Park.

Show Notes:

News Reel! Mentions –

The Times-Independent: Half of Moabites can’t afford housing
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/half-of-moabites-cant-afford-housing/
The Times-Independent: City crunches numbers on Walnut Lane housing, stays optimistic for project
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/city-crunches-numbers-on-walnut-lane-housing-stays-optimistic-for-project/
The Times-Independent: Mail ballots must be postmarked before Election Day
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/mail-ballots-must-be-postmarked-before-election-day/
The Times-Independent: At your fingertips – A last minute overview of every question on the ballot in Grand County
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/at-your-fingertips-a-last-minute-overview-of-every-question-on-the-ballot-in-grand-county/

Moab Sun News: Arches closes gates almost every day this October
https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_2b750386-1a15-11eb-aeb6-6ffd898c120a.html
Moab Sun News: Bike thefts continue to plague Moab area
https://www.moabsunnews.com/news/article_ada9e070-1a2d-11eb-a089-1fbaacbb9ab2.html