Here’s what happened after Utah’s housing czar threatened Wasatch County’s state funding
A threat to cut off Wasatch County’s state funding made headlines. Since then, state and county officials have met to talk through their disagreements. But has anything really changed?
via Salt Lake TribuneWasatch CountyOctober 14, 2026
Wasatch County Council 'open to' Sheriff Rigby taking administrative leave, resigning
Wasatch County leaders met behind closed doors to discuss the future of Sheriff Jared Rigby, who was indicted last week on criminal charges connected to the Kouri Richins murder case. The meeting was closed to the public and media, but Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau spoke with 2News afterward, describing the situation as complex and largely uncharted territory for the county.
via KJZZWasatch CountyOctober 13, 2026
Wasatch County holds closed session, discuss 'character of individual', after sheriff criminally charged
Sheriff Jared W.
IN DEPTH: Wasatch County Sheriff likely to remain in office, despite criminal charges
The County previously provided a statement on Rigby’s charges noting that they are limited in what they can do, because Rigby is a publicly elected individual.
via ABC 4Wasatch CountyOctober 13, 2026
North Fields event provides a different perspective of scenic viewshed, environment
Dan Simmons is a landowner and farmer who has lived in the Heber Valley North Fields for about 14 years. He said if there's one thing everyone can agree on in Wasatch County, it's that the North Fields are a special, peaceful place.
via Park RecordWasatch CountyOctober 13, 2026
Heber Valley temple construction continues pending Utah Supreme Court ruling
Though construction continues, parties in the Utah Supreme Court case surrounding the temple are still awaiting a final opinion from the state’s highest court. Deputy County Attorney Jon Woodard has represented Wasatch County since the case’s inception in Fourth District Court.
via Park RecordWasatch CountyOctober 13, 2026
Wasatch County sheriff candidates highlight their qualifications for the job - Park Record
The Wasatch County emergency management and 911 director and a former Oregon sheriff’s deputy and state trooper are vying to become sheriff, and both say their experience makes them the best one for the job. ) instructor before assuming his current role.
via Park RecordWasatch CountyOctober 13, 2026
