Thursday August 19, 2021
KZMU News
English - August 19, 2021 18:56 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MB - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsNews Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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/