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EMERY COUNTY — A portion of state Route 29 through Straight Canyon will close beginning late Friday night, Oct. 23, according to a public safety alert issued by the Emery County Sheriff’s Office. The closure will remain in effect until further notice.
CASTLE DALE – The 1Direction Prevention Coalition presented its first Spirit of Service Awards to two local residents for their contributions to the community during the Emery County Commission meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
SALT LAKE CITY — Fifteen young livestock exhibitors from Emery County represented their community at the 2026 Utah State Fair Junior Livestock Show in September, earning several top 10 finishes and a championship title. Among the highlights was Tess Crosland, who earned the Supreme Grand Champion Overall Junior Showman award.
The Emery County Commission will hold a canvass of election on Nov. 10, 2026. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Emery County Courthouse in Castle Dale.
The Emery County Commission held a meeting on Oct. 20, 2026, which included a formal recognition of Nadine Thompson for her retirement. Thompson has served the county as a Personal Property Auditor and Appraiser for 31 years.
Meetings will be held on the Third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at the Housing Authority Office – 251 South 1600 East #2647, Price, UT November 18, 2026 December 16, 2026 Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during these meetings will be accommodated.
CASTLE DALE – The Emery County Historical Society recently held a meeting focused on three pioneer families and their history in Emery County. Lori Anne Larson, Scott Johansen and Merrill Duncan each gave presentations about their ancestors, sharing old photographs, family stories and details about their contributions to the county over the years.
SALT LAKE CITY — It's been thirty years of walking up and down a steep driveway, setting up all hundreds of decorations and personally greeting the families that came by here to see Frosty's Winter Wonderland. After thirty years, the man who's been putting it all together has decided, he's putting it all to rest.
SALT LAKE CITY — Running in a newly redrawn congressional district that spans nearly all of southern and eastern Utah and parts of the Wasatch Front and Wasatch Back, Rep. Celeste Maloy must fend off five challengers if she wants to win a second full term in Congress.
Brighton’s girls soccer team put its head down this postseason and simply got to work. The Bengals had a goal of bringing home their first state championship since 2013, and they knew they were playing some of their best soccer of the year to do it.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 23, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Matthew B. Janzen to the Third District Court, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Robert Faust. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.
Residents in Hurricane have called for answers about the city's flood prevention efforts after another round of flooding damaged homes and forced families to restart the recovery process. City officials estimated 130 residential structures sustained damage at one RV park alone, while homeowners in other neighborhoods reported repeated flooding in just two months.
The family of Jay Wolfinjer supports parole for Fonua Kimoana, convicted of killing Wolfinjer in 2010. Wolfinjer's daughter and mother believe Kimoana didn't physically harm Jay Wolfinjer. They urge Kimoana's release, emphasizing forgiveness and his responsibility for his actions.