UTAH NEWS BETA
Thursday, October 15, 2026 Search Open in app
THE WIRE · UPDATED 3:13 PM MDT No story is too small.
Wasatch County

Wasatch County residents can share input on proposed town at public hearing this month

By kpcw.org · October 15, 2026 · 1 min read
Utah.News 1 source cited Details

How this story was published

Published automatically from one public source cited; not yet reviewed by the desk. Tell us if something is wrong ↗

Source

kpcw.org

Utah.News publishes every story with the sources it was built from. Questions or a correction: corrections@utah.news.

Single source Reported from one source.
Wasatch County residents can share input on proposed town at public hearing this month
Photo via kpcw.org
Read at kpcw.org →

Utah News spotted this story published October 15, 2026 at kpcw.org. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

The proposed town east of Heber could have a population of up to 2,200 residents when complete. Wasatch County residents can share their thoughts on a proposed town east of Heber at a public hearing Oct. The 2,700 acre Wasatch Highlands town got state approval to begin an incorporation effort in February.

Article details

CityWasatch County

Spot a problem with this story? Email corrections@utah.news

Prefer Utah News on Google

More from Wasatch County See all →

Wasatch County reviews redacted Rigby indictment, weighs options

After a private meeting, the Wasatch County manager said the county would be open to the sheriff choosing to go on leave. The Wasatch County Council held a closed-door meeting Tuesday evening six days after charges against the county sheriff were made public.

via kpcw.orgWasatch CountyOctober 14, 2026

Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby says he will not resign after being charged with obstruction of justice

Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby has no plans to resign after a grand jury advanced a felony obstruction of justice charge against him. He said he will finish his term unless the Wasatch County Council drafts a resolution calling for his resignation or if he is removed through the court system.

via Park RecordWasatch CountyOctober 14, 2026

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

Latest from around Utah See all →

Hyde Park Planning Commission Scheduled for Oct. 21 Meeting

The Hyde Park City Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Oct. 21, 2026. The meeting will include a workshop regarding residential zone standards and discussions on the Future Land Use Map.

Hyde ParkOctober 15, 2026

Flood watch covers Wasatch Front as mountain snow hits Utah

A flood watch for most of Utah remained in effect through Monday afternoon, October 12, due to saturated soils and mountain snow. Concurrently, high-elevation areas reported snowfall with accumulations expected to build through Wednesday.

LehiOctober 15, 2026

Paragonah Town Board Agenda — October 14, 2026

PARAGONAH TOWN BOARD PUBLIC HEARING/REGULAR MEETING 44 NORTH 100 WEST, PARAGONAH TOWN HALL OCTOBER 14, 2026 - 7:00 P.M AGENDA 1. Welcome - Dakota Veater, Mayor 2. Declaration of Conflict of Interest — By Motion 3. Approve agenda — By Motion 4. Adopt minutes of the September 9, 20

ParagonahOctober 15, 2026

Utah Small Businesses Highlighted for October Online Shopping

A report published October 15 highlights various Utah-based small businesses available for online shopping this October. The feature includes items from several local shops and a new collaboration between a local brand and an Idaho-based company.

Salt Lake CityOctober 15, 2026

Salt Lake City Businesses Offer Fall Break Events and Parties

Salt Lake City businesses are hosting various community events for fall break, ranging from pumpkin patches and book festivals to themed parties and comedy shows.

Salt Lake CityOctober 15, 2026

PV3 Enterprises Secures Largest Philanthropic Commitment in BYU Athletics History

PV3 Enterprises, a firm led by Mark Hancock and Jason Murray, has established a significant relationship with BYU Athletics involving a major philanthropic commitment and a name, image and likeness platform for student-athletes. The firm operates as an investment and operating platform with a diverse portfolio ranging from advanced manufacturing to motorsports.

Salt Lake CityOctober 15, 2026