Former Rep. Trevor Lee appears in court on fraud, forgery charges
The former state representative made his first court appearance Oct. 28 since being charged in September. Former state Rep. Trevor Lee appeared briefly in court Wednesday morning, his first court date since he was charged last month with fraud and forgery related to his efforts to get a $1 million home loan.
via KPCWPark CityOctober 28, 2026
Federal government sues Utah, seeks stop to the state's lawsuit against Kalshi
The battle over whether state or federal government controls prediction markets hits court again. The war between Utah and the federal government over control of online prediction markets like Kalshi found another battleground this week.
via KPCWPark CityOctober 28, 2026
Report: Stratos Project’s emissions could cause up to 45 premature deaths, illnesses each year
A new report found pollution from the Stratos Project in Box Elder County could affect residents in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Colorado. An embattled data center campus project in Utah could emit “dangerous quantities” of air pollution linked to premature deaths, illness like asthma and heart attacks, and health-related economic damage, a new report from the firm EmPower Analytics Group says.
via KPCWBox Elder CountyOctober 28, 2026
Residents decry proposed Wasatch Highlands town east of Heber
A developer now has one year to decide whether to incorporate the town after Tuesday's public hearing. Heber Valley resident Joe Coombs and several others spoke out against preliminary municipalities at a public hearing Oct. 27. I believe in every war in 1776 for things like this, Coombs said at the event in Wasatch High School's auditorium.
via KPCWPark CityOctober 28, 2026
Felony Rape/Sexual Abuse Charges Added Against Duchesne County Man Held On No Bail
At least 18 additional felony charges have been added against a man arrested early this month in Duchesne County following an investigation into ongoing domestic violence. It is alleged that 36-year-old Selby Reinhardt body slammed, choked out, and tased the victim repeatedly related to the most recent event of domestic violence prior to arrest.
via Basin NowDuchesneOctober 28, 2026
Uintah County GOP Party Appoints Mark Caldwell To Fill Treasurer Vacancy
The Uintah County Republican Party Central Committee announced Tuesday evening the appointment of Mark Caldwell to fill the vacancy of Uintah County Treasurer. " The appointment of Mark Caldwell concludes the vacancy process and the Committee asks citizens to join in supporting Treasurer Caldwell as he assumes the responsibilities of the office.
via Basin NowUintah CountyOctober 28, 2026
