ORANGEVILLE — Business expansion, workforce development, and efforts to retain young people in southeastern Utah were among the major topics discussed Tuesday, Aug. 25, during a meeting of the Carbon/Emery Economic Development Group.
Notice to Emery County Voters - Sample Ballot All registered voters within Emery County will be mailed a ballot for the upcoming General Election, unless the voter has opted out of by mail. Ballots will be mailed on October 13, 2026.
US Forest Service press release EMERY — Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be in effect for the entire Manti-La Sal National Forest starting Friday, August 28, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. through October 31, 2026 (Order #04-10-26-00-05) unless rescinded. Please visit the Forest Alerts webpage to view the full order.
Emery County has announced a public demonstration and testing of election ballot counting equipment. The testing is scheduled to occur in October to certify the accuracy and logic of the machines used in the upcoming general election.
The Emery County Chamber has released the schedule for the 2026 Emery County Fair. The program includes various pre-fair events, exhibitions, and community activities.
MOAB — The Emery Lady Spartans continued to build momentum on Tuesday evening, traveling to Moab and turning in a strong performance against the Grand County Red Devils after sweeping Uintah on the road the night prior. Behind a balanced attack and steady play throughout the match, Emery secured a convincing 3-0 sweep for another big win.
CASTLE DALE — The Emery Lady Spartans welcomed the Grand County Red Devils to town for a non-region girls soccer matchup on Tuesday evening, Aug. The contest was tightly contested throughout the first half, with Emery’s defense standing strong and repeatedly turning away Grand County scoring opportunities.
Emery County officials are preparing for the potential of a second round of flooding following heavy rainfall and flash flooding that impacted several towns in late August. Cleanup efforts continue across the region as emergency management monitors rising water levels in several creeks and streams.
VERNAL – The Emery Lady Spartans traveled to the Uintah Basin on Monday evening and turned in a strong performance as the young season continues, sweeping the Uintah Utes in straight sets. Uintah entered the matchup battle-tested after already playing 11 matches this season, including a tournament over the weekend.
A schedule for the 2026 Co-Ed Adult Softball season in Emery has been released. The season includes various team matchups and concludes with a double elimination tournament in October.
