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It's that season again in Cache County (and everywhere in the nation) time to vote. Voters in Cache County have several contested races to decide this election cycle. Four seats on the seven-member, all-Republican Cache County Council are up for grabs, while Republican incumbent county Clerk Bryson Behm is up against David Gillie, a candidate from the Constitution Party.
The Cache County Fire Protection District Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on Oct. 20, 2026, to discuss a proposed $4,200,000 property tax increase and potential organizational changes. The meeting agenda also includes public hearings regarding board divisions and a formal name change for the district.
The Municipal Service Fund is proposing an increase in property tax revenue. A public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 17, 2026, to discuss the proposal.
The Box Elder School Board approved a construction project for Tremonton's new Salt Creek Elementary School during a meeting on October 14. The project, which is estimated to cost $35,089,443.00, is expected to be completed in 18 months.
Cache County has issued Ordinance No. 2026-46 outlining temporary seasonal road closures for various county roads. The ordinance includes condition-dependent closures expected between November 15 and December 1, with reopenings anticipated on or before April 15.
Authorities have identified the five people who died inside a Richmond home over the weekend because of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. One adult and four children were found dead Saturday afternoon inside the Cache County apartment. Investigators are still awaiting the medical examiner's report to determine an exact cause of death.
The Smithfield Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM at 96 South Main in Smithfield.
The Utah Mammoth secured a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Despite a late surge by the Penguins, the Mammoth held on to win, taking a 1-0 lead in the season series.
The Grand County Audit Committee will hold a special meeting on Oct. 21, 2026, to discuss internal audits of restricted funds and the Clerk/Auditor Office. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM and will be held at the Commission Chambers in Moab.
You Asked, We Answered A new Moab Sun News column that turns reader questions into reported answers. Got a question? Since the state auditor's office suggested in a Sept. 4 letter that Grand County review $1.57 million in trail spending, which the Sun reported Sept.
Connor McDavid recorded five points to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 6-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The win extended McDavid's season-opening point streak to eight games and marked the Oilers' sixth victory in seven games.
University of Utah head football coach Morgan Scalley held a weekly press conference to preview a matchup against Houston and reflect on recent performances. The conference included discussions on team leadership, defensive efficiency, and upcoming athletic honors.
According to a report published October 19, André Tourigny addressed the recent playing time of goalie Sebastian Cossa. Tourigny noted a plan to establish rhythm for both Cossa and Veggie as the schedule progresses.