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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.
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.
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.
Though construction continues, parties in the Utah Supreme Court case surrounding the temple are still awaiting a final opinion from the state’s highest court. Deputy County Attorney Jon Woodard has represented Wasatch County since the case’s inception in Fourth District Court.
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.
In his first term, Rowland said he was able to advocate for preservation of the North Fields and limited development. If reelected, Rowland said he will continue working for residents of Wasatch County. Rowland said that in his first months, he also hopes to pay back the community through reduced property taxes.
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.
Estimated read time: 2-3 minutes KEY TAKEAWAYS Blake Moore and Peter Crosby debated key issues in Utah's 2nd District. Moore's and Crosby's claims on tax credits and solar industry impacts were true. Crosby's federal budget history claim was rated false by KSL Investigators.
6A Playoffs Farmington 3, Weber 0 Abby Child’s shutout performance led No. 3 Farmington to a 3-0 victory over No. 14 Weber in the 6A first-round game. Oaklee Stanford, adding to her impressive season tally, netted her 13th goal, while teammates Frankie Kearns and Katie Bennett also found the back of the net.
The Department of Agriculture has issued a sole source justification for construction work required to repair flood damage at the Pine Valley Reservoir and Dam in Cedar City, Utah. The work is necessary due to post-fire flooding that occurred in October of 2025.
A new bookstore is getting ready to open its doors on Mount Pleasant’s Main Street. The owner found support through Banking on Women, an entrepreneurship program offered through the Utah Microloan Fund.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - It looked like the Utah Mammoth were going to coast to a victory in their first home game in almost two weeks against Toronto. Utah had to survive a wild ending to the game, but held on for a 5-4 victory to improve to 5-2 on the season.
Millard (Fillmore) beat Duchesne 3-0 in 2A girls volleyball on Tuesday, Oct. 13, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.