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Task force begins discussions on how to implement affordable housing plan
Nine new citizen members join group during first meeting
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Moab photographer Tom Till captured this image of what he believes may be Utah’s highest waterfall, during a heavy rainstorm last week. According to Till, a torrent of rust-colored water flowed off the edge of the cliff for about an hour. Photo by Tom Till Local photographer captures images of what may be Utah’s highest waterfall
Feature may not technically qualify as a waterfall, because water only flows during heavy rains, some experts say
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Jonathon Stalls (foreground) walks near Big Bend Recreation Area along the Colorado River Wednesday morning, followed by his cousin Matt Sherman. Photo by Jeff Richards Cross-country walker reaches Moab six months into trek
After spending the previous night in a tent, cross-country walker Jonathon Stalls reached Big Bend Recreation Area Wednesday morning, Sept. 1, heading toward Moab along state Route 128. Stalls, of...
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DWS announces incentive program to help get unemployed workers back to work
The state Department of Workforce Services ( DWS ) has announced that it is offering a new incentive program for employers. The program, called Back To Work, offers incentives to employers who hir...
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<b><i>Bridge out…<br></b></i> Contractors prepare the site for construction of a new bridge on Mill Creek Drive after removing the old bridge that crossed Pack Creek. The new bridge, complete with bike lanes, is expected to be finished sometime in late November, probably by Thanskgiving, and the road will be re-opened then, according to Grand County Engineer Mark Wright. The bridge is part of a joint project with Moab city in which the city has resurfaced and added bike lanes to Mill Creek Drive. The county paid for the bike lanes, and is responsible for the costs to build the bridge, Wright said. Meanwhile, drivers attempting to reach the southern part of Grand County south of Murphy Lane must take the detour route on U.S. 191 or on Murphy Lane to reach that area of Spanish Valley. Photo by Tom Taylor
Bridge out…
 Contractors prepare the site for construction of a new bridge on Mill Creek Drive after removing the old bridge that crossed Pack Creek. The new bridge, complete with bike lanes, is expected to be finished sometime in late November, probably by Thanskgiving, and the road will be re-opened then, according to Grand County Engineer Mark Wright. The bridge is part of a joint project with Moab city in which the city has resurfaced and added bike lanes to Mill Creek Drive. The county paid for the bike lanes, and is responsible for the costs to build the bridge, Wright said. Meanwhile, drivers attempting to reach the southern part of Grand County south of Murphy Lane must take the detour route on U.S. 191 or on Murphy Lane to reach that area of Spanish Valley. Photo by Tom Taylor
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Chicago gangs to top cop: You're not playing fair (AP)

Jim Allen, a member of the Vice Lords speaks at a news conference, joined by several current and former gang members Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Chicago. The 32-year-old describes his gang as devoted to social support, and he says police can't hold the group responsible for the criminal acts of individuals. He calls the superintendent's so-called 'gang summit' initiative to crack down on crime 'a joke' that won't stem violence. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)AP - Calling the Chicago police chief's ultimatum to stop resorting to violence a waste of time, current and former members of some of the city's most notorious street gangs held an unlikely news conference on Thursday to send their own message to police: You're not playing fair.


Thu Sep 02 18:06:23 -0500 2010
Indonesian volcano spews new burst of ash (AP)

Mount Sinabung spews volcanic smoke as seen from Tanah Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. The eruption of the volcano that has been dormant for four hundred years over the weekend caught many scientists off guard and left the region on high alert. (AP Photo/Binsar Bakkara)AP - An Indonesian volcano sent a new, powerful burst of hot ash high into the air early Friday, violently shaking homes and trees along the slopes and sending panicked villagers scurrying back to safety.


Thu Sep 02 22:13:34 -0500 2010
Official: 4 Miami airport concourses evacuated (AP)

Miami-Dade Police and Fire Rescue vehicles are shown at the arrival level at Miami International Airport in Miami, early morning Friday, Sept. 3, 2010. A spokesman for Miami International Airport says four of its six concourses have been evacuated as a police bomb squad investigates a report of a suspicious item. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)AP - A bomb squad investigated a report of a suspicious package after police evacuated four of six concourses at Miami International Airport for several hours on the eve of the Labor Day travel period, an airport spokesman said Friday.


Fri Sep 03 01:18:58 -0500 2010