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The sheriff's defense team says the current judge could be a potential witness. Jared Rigby says 3rd District Judge Richard Mrazik can’t preside over his obstruction of justice trial because the judge could be a witness. A grand jury indicted the Wasatch County sheriff in September.
The Wasatch County Council abandoned its resolution that would have asked for Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby's resignation on Wednesday. Instead, the council unanimously approved that the sheriff will be placed on voluntary administrative leave with pay until his term ends at the end of the year.
Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby filed a motion on Monday to disqualify 3rd District Court Judge Richard Mrazik from his trial. The motion cites concerns regarding the judge's impartiality due to his involvement in the Kouri Richins murder case investigation.
The Wasatch County Council scheduled a regular meeting for Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The session will be held in the Council Chambers at the Wasatch County Administration Building in Heber City.
PARK CITY — Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby, who is now on paid administrative leave, is asking to disqualify the judge in his pending felony case, claiming the judge has "personal knowledge of facts that are in dispute." Rigby is one of two Utah sheriffs charged earlier this month for allegedly interfering in the Richins investigation.
The motion, filed in Third District Court, argues that Mrazik has problematic ties to the ongoing Kouri Darden Richins case, where the Kamas mother convicted of murder is currently filing an appeal for a new trial and is facing a separate financial crimes trial. "Mr.
Embattled Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby sent a letter to County Council members Tuesday night offering to go on paid administrative leave until his term ends at the end of the year. The letter, obtained by Utah News Dispatch, came ahead of the Wasatch County Council’s 4 p.m.
The Long Valley Chapter of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) held its annual Deer Hunters Ball on Thursday, Oct. 15, featuring a raffle in the organization's new gym. The event included various donated prizes and supported the chapter's upcoming trip to the National Convention in Indianapolis.
A breast cancer diagnosis can come with lots of fear, apprehensions and sadness. It can be a very difficult journey for women, not just physically, but emotionally too. According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight American women can get breast cancer at some point in their lives, and surgery can be a tough pill to swallow.
SALT LAKE CITY — The state entity teaming with the developer of a controversial Box Elder County data center project was the target of pointed questions and concerns at an interim committee meeting of Utah lawmakers on Wednesday. Rep. James Dunnigan, R-Taylorsville, said the Military Installation Development Authority, or MIDA, doesn't do enough to inform the public of its initiatives.
One of Utah's newest Supreme Court justices signed a petition to repeal Proposition 4, according to a review of public records. But Justice Michael Menssen has not recused himself from hearing appeals on the case involving independent redistricting.
A profile of Mike Gottfredson, Deputy Director of Community Development for Duchesne County, detailing his administrative oversight of land use and industrial developments.
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the city will conduct an emergency preparedness communication drill. We request that you hang the attached door hanger on your front door from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p