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
Wasatch County provides mail-in ballot, Election Day primer
Wasatch County Communications Director Joan Gould provides essential details regarding the upcoming election. Mail-in ballots will be sent starting Oct. Voters can select candidates for federal and state offices, county roles, and school boards.
via kpcw.orgWasatch CountyOctober 12, 2026
Wasatch County attorney candidates debate investigations, transparency and victims advocacy
Forsyth appeared in person while Woodard attended by video call. Forsyth, an attorney with Midway’s Old Town Legal Services, said her private practice has given her the opportunity to handle a variety of cases. " "I believe in equal treatment across the board, where no specific case or person involved should warrant different treatment," Forsyth said.
via Park RecordMidwayOctober 10, 2026
Biathletes, ultra runners visit Soldier Hollow for annual Schutzenski Festival
The Wasatch County festival covers two weekends in October with biathlon and trail and cross country running events. Some of the country’s top biathletes will compete at Soldier Hollow Oct. Soldier Hollow Events Manager Josh Korn said the Wasatch County event is free for spectators.
via kpcw.orgWasatch CountyOctober 9, 2026
Wasatch County cannot remove indicted sheriff who remains on the job
Sheriff Jared Rigby, indicted by a state grand jury on an obstruction of justice charge linked to the Kouri Richins case, remains in office, and Wasatch County leaders cannot force him to leave before his term ends on New Year’s Eve. “We don’t have that authority,” said Erik Rowland, chair of the county council.
via KUTVWasatch CountyOctober 9, 2026
Wasatch County formalizes new Heber City agreements for North Fields protection
Wasatch County and Heber City began talks last year to strengthen protections of the North Fields in response to the Heber Valley Corridor bypass route alternatives. Those protections were finalized by the County Council on Wednesday by way of a memorandum of understanding.
via Park RecordHeber CityOctober 9, 2026